Let’s Fix The Volkswagen Part 9: Rear Axle Beam Bushings

This time we are going to remove the largest and rustiest bushings that I have ever attempted. Before this job, I had replaced smaller bushings on control arms successfully only half a dozen times. Completing this job successfully (spoilers) was a huge confidence boost for me and I am glad I took the time to film "the worst" of it. I'm lucky to have the right tools and the time to get to know them. If anyone watching is not sure about buying these tools, I want to tell you that if you have the time and patience, the tools cost less than the labour charge from one visit to a shop.

[@francisbegbie1008]

its a great feeling when the bush goes in lol , i had a battle doing these on an old ford

[@user-oc6wi3tg1h]

感恩了解，謝謝分享！

[@roberttoltowicz9452]

Nice job!! Thanks for the video.

[@rjwf362]

Great video! Good job! Know how it feels trying to get that bush shel out. It’s hardest part!

[@moekakke]

Great video man !! Now i know how not to tdo it this weekend !! ;-)

[@neilappeal20]

Thanks for the video man 👏🏻👏🏻

[@napper1496]

30min job to do both sides with the right know how and tool

[@Fosgen]

Some moly grease on that threaded bar would make job easier and extend bar's life.
That copper grease is based on mineral oil, therefore will degrade rubber and oxide steel from inside out. You should use silicone grease.
MEng in Mechanical Engineering.

[@NarfBLAST]

The copper coloured stuff in the video is actually bright orange in real life: it is a silicone based brake parts lubricant, safe for rubber.

[@daviddorr4683]

You can replace them without taking the axle out from Wright the car it’s not that difficult it’s actually pretty easy the passenger side you don’t even have to take the brake line off but you can do it the way that you feel the most comfortable doing it

do you recommend lubing the bushings ?

[@NarfBLAST]

Yes, definetly helps with install and reduces corrosion. Once installed they are locked in position.

[@wizbang16]

I am feeling a serious death wobble on rough roads at highway speeds. Everything else looks fine but the bushings look worn. Is that a major symptom of bad bushings?

[@NarfBLAST]

Possibly? Sorry for the late reply, hope you got that sorted!

[@wizbang16]

@@NarfBLAST It was the rear axle bushings. All good now.

[@SLfamily1]

Thanks again