2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

[fredo]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...placement-MKIV

Just wanted to get some input if anyone has done this recently and how long it actually took you? I'm going to be doing this work and would apprecaite it if I could bounce questions off you.

[MechEngg]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I have a set of new OEM bushings but haven't gotten around to doing it yet. Maybe someday...

[sabbySC]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

The job took me 3hrs on a hoist and using a home made bushing tool. I should add, I did the job without removing the rear axle beam from the car.

[xJarodx]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...placement-MKIV

Just wanted to get some input if anyone has done this recently and how long it actually took you? I'm going to be doing this work and would apprecaite it if I could bounce questions off you.

i was looking at this diy the other day, what kind of signs are you getting that tells you the bushings need replacement? i'm trying to diagnose a prob of my own.

[Romania]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

i was looking at this diy the other day, what kind of signs are you getting that tells you the bushings need replacement? i'm trying to diagnose a prob of my own.

When driving over a pothole or slight road imperfections the car's suspension will sound like it bottoms out. My first thought when I realized that my bushings were bad was that the shocks were gone. It is a very rough ride with bad rear axle bushings.

[stefan]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

yeah, clunks pretty bad when they fail. Had mine done at a dealer in BC.

[xJarodx]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I think I'm gonna have to re-assess that whole thing after I replace my rear pads and probably rotors.
Anyone know a good place to get that caliper tool?? Rent, buy, BORROW???

[CalgaryAutoworks]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

Jarod,

We carry the Schwaben brake kit. In stock right now.

[MechEngg]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I think I'm gonna have to re-assess that whole thing after I replace my rear pads and probably rotors.
Anyone know a good place to get that caliper tool?? Rent, buy, BORROW???

I used a generic brake piston turning wheel from Auto Value that i bought for a couple bucks and just muscled the piston in while turning it rather than buying the expensive tool.

[BaggedGLI]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I used a generic brake piston turning wheel from Auto Value that i bought for a couple bucks and just muscled the piston in while turning it rather than buying the expensive tool.

At least then you have the tool for future. It has also proven handy to have the kit on weekends for friends who needed it short notice. When you consider the price of the tool vs. the price of taking your car in and paying for someone to do it, it's not that much.

Yes, I have used the little shitty cube from autovalue and it sucks. It's a royal pain, I'd buy the tool everytime no question.

[witchcraftz]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I got the tool from princess auto, I've done it a bunch of times with the generic one and decided that since it's something that I will end up using on many different cars, it was worth it. I'm happy I got it too, it makes the job much quicker and effortless.

[stefan]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I think I'm gonna have to re-assess that whole thing after I replace my rear pads and probably rotors.
Anyone know a good place to get that caliper tool?? Rent, buy, BORROW???

I have. In Hidden Valley though. Wrong end of city if you are in okotokes...

[MechEngg]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

At least then you have the tool for future. It has also proven handy to have the kit on weekends for friends who needed it short notice. When you consider the price of the tool vs. the price of taking your car in and paying for someone to do it, it's not that much.

Yes, I have used the little shitty cube from autovalue and it sucks. It's a royal pain, I'd buy the tool everytime no question.

I have used the shitty tool on 9 or 10 different cars, still works fine and i'm still up the money for the tool. Usually i recommend the correct/professional tools for the ease of it, but this is one that i'm still on the edge about for recommending.

[xJarodx]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

I have. In Hidden Valley though. Wrong end of city if you are in okotokes...

All good man, im gonna go just buy the tool. You guys are right, would be nice to have the thing for future use and friends to borrow. Also to make everything a lot easier. Thanks for the heads up everyone.

[BolideVW]

Re: 2002 VW Gti 1.8T - Repalce Rear Axle Bushings

At least then you have the tool for future. It has also proven handy to have the kit on weekends for friends who needed it short notice.

Must suck when people borrow it forever....

Hopefully I'll get it done this weekend.