Sealey VSE5575 User Manual

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4.1 Trailing Arm - Original bush and slotted variant bush

(fig.2).

Kit VSE5575 will enable the original bush to be removed

from the trailing arm and the new variant bush to be

installed, without the need to completely remove the trailing

arm from the vehicle. The component parts of kit

VSE5575, when assembled in the relevant configuration

will remove and install bushes through rotation of the Puller Nut.

In order to install the slotted variant of bush into the

trailing arm, it must firstly be compressed. The Compression

Sleeve is provided with the kit for this reason.

4.2 The kit components required are identified as items;C,D,F

and G in (fig.1).

4.3 IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the rear wheel alignment,

the trailing arm bracket should be replaced in exactly the

same position it was in before removal. To achieve this,

ensure that the position of the bolts are marked with paint

or similar before they are undone (fig.3).

Remove the bracket bolts and pull down the trailing

arm until the bush and bracket are exposed. It may be

necessary to use some form of packing to keep the trailing

arm pulled down to allow access to the bush. Undo the

through bolt and remove the bracket from the trailing arm.

4.4 IMPORTANT: Mark the trailing arm with paint or similar to

highlight the position of the bush to be extracted.

This will ensure the correct alignment of the replacement

bush when installing (fig.4).

fig.4

fig.2

fig.3

INSTRUCTIONS

A VSE5575-06 Puller Screw

B VSE5575-05 Puller Nut

C VSE5575-02 Bridging Section

D VSE5575-03 Compression Sleeve

E VSE5575-04 Thrust Plate

F VSE5575-01 Removal/Installation Plate

G VSE5575-07 Flange Nut

CONTENTS

2.2 Applications:

BMW:3 Series - E36 and E46 including E46 Compact.

2.1 Introduction:

VSE5575 removes and installs the rear trailing arm bushes on

the E36/E46 BMW 3 Series without the need to completely

remove the trailing arm from the vehicle. The design of the

original bush has been superceded, and this tool will remove both

original bushes and the replacement slotted variant of bushes

(fig.2). The kit will also install the slotted variant of bushes.

INTRODUCTION & APPLICATIONS

Original Language Version

VSE5575 Issue:2 - 23/08/11

Original Bush

Slotted Variant Bush

Force screw maximum load 150Nm. Exceeding this load

will shorten the life of the force screw. The force screw is

considered to be a consumable item and is NOT covered

under warranty.