Upper Control Arm, Repairing

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Subframe Bushing Tool Kit3301
• Press PlateVW401
• Press Piece - Multiple UseVW412
• Press Piece - Multiple UseVW426
• Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly ToolT10219

• The upper control arm us removed, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Mark the position of the bonded rubber mount on the basis of the slot -arrow- with respect to the upper control arm.

Pressing off

-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

1. Press Piece - Multiple UseVW412
2. Sleeve3301/4
3. Upper Control Arm
4. Press Piece - Multiple UseVW426
5. Press PlateVW401

Pressing In

-- Coat the outside of the bonded rubber bushing with some installation lubricant .

-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

1. Press Piece - Multiple UseVW412
2. Bonded Rubber Bushing
3. Upper Control Arm
4. Assembly ToolT10219/1
5. Press PlateVW401

-- Continue to press the inner core of the bonded rubber mount until the bead -arrow- slips out of the control arm.

1. Press Piece - Multiple UseVW412
2. DriftT10219/2
3. Upper Control Arm
4. Assembly ToolT10219/1 with the cutout upward toward the control arm
5. Press PlateVW401

-- Install the upper control arm, refer to UPPER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .