Renewing bonded rubber bush for wheel bearing housing: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

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• Do not suspend brake caliper by brake hose.
• Do not use lubricant.Insert bearing carefully so it does not cant.

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove coil springs .
5. Remove brake carrier with brake caliper and tie to body with wire 46. [Note: Do not suspend brake caliper by brake hose.]

6. Remove bolt for brake disc and remove brake disc.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and remove splash plate (1).
8. Remove bolt (arrow) for lower transverse link (1).
9. Position tools as shown in figure.
10. Pull out bonded rubber bush by turning spindle.
11. Position tools as shown in figure.
12. Pull in bonded rubber bush by turning spindle. [Note: Do not use lubricant.Insert bearing carefully so it does not cant.]
13. Fit cover plate.
14. Tighten bolt (arrow) for lower transverse link (1).
15. Install coil spring .
16. Install brake disc.
17. Attach brake carrier with brake caliper Brake systems46.
18. Install wheel and tighten bolts or nuts .

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