2045979-2

Technical product information
Topic
Market area
Brand
Transaction No.
Level
Status
Release date
Bentayga - Lower suspension lever inner bush - Front
Bentley: worldwide (2WBE),Hongkong-Macau (5HK)
Bentley
2045979/2
EH
Approval
New customer code
Object of complaint
Complaint type
running gear -> shock absorber/suspension control -> self-levelling suspension
vehicle service -> service, maintenance -> general inspection
vehicle service -> service, maintenance -> repair execution
vehicle service -> vehicle diagnosis
running gear -> shock absorber/suspension control
running gear -> adaptive suspension, pitch and roll compensation
functionality -> without function / defect
service: process -> with determination of concern
service: process -> with determination of concern
service: process
functionality
noise, vibration
Vehicle data
Bentayga
Sales types
Type MY Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code
4V1* 2017 E
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Chasssis numbers
Manufacturer Filler Type Filler MY Factory From To
Prod from Prod to
SJA
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*
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*
C
000001 014046
Documents
Document name
master.xml
lowersuspensionleverbushes.docx
Position
Technical product information
Bentayga - Lower suspension lever inner bush - Front
Transaction No.: 2045979/2
Customer statement / workshop findings
Referring to Figure 1 (arrow) In the event the left or right hand front lower lever inner bushes are required to be replaced please refer to the onward
information within this TPI
Figure 1
Technical background
The latest level bushes are manufactured from a stiffer rubber compound, the bushes can now be replaced without the need to replace the actual link
assemblies
Production change
All Bentayga vehicles after VIN SJAAB14V7HC014046 were manufactured with the latest specification parts, all VIN’s prior to VIN SJAAB14V7HC014046
have a softer rubber compound bush installed at the time of manufacture
Bush replacement when conducting this TPI
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When conducting this TPI the bushes must be replaced in pairs (right and left hand) do not replace one side only.
In the event that one front lower lever is at fault for example: Accident damage to the right hand side resulting in lever damage, the
individuallower lever can be replaced providing the opposite side inner bush has the part number 4M0 407 182A installed, in the
event the opposing side is not at “A” levelthe bush can be replaced without the need to replace the lever (providing the opposing
side lever is not damaged)
Measure
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In the event that a front lower lever inner bush requires replacement - Refer To workshop manual Rep.Gr.40 front suspension, lower suspension
lever bushes – to remove and fit NOTE: Should the remove and refit instructions not be visible within the repair manual please refer
to the attached document and follow the instructions to replace the applicable bush. The lubricant quoted within the procedure
should be sourced locally or use a suitable alternative of the same specification
Within the Repair manual procedure there are single use items which must be replaced and not reused. Ensure that new
replacements are available prior to starting this procedure – Refer to Elsa pro and ETKA parts catalogue
Warranty accounting instructions
Remove and refit the right and left hand front levers
Warranty Type
110 or 910
Labour Operation Code
40 17 20 00
Damage Service Number
40 17
Damage Code
00 10
Time
190 Time units
Replacement of the right and left hand front lower inner bushes
Warranty type
110 or 910
Labour Operation Code
40 20 56 50
Damage Service number
40 20
Damage code
00 10
Time
20 Time units
Parts information
The part number quoted are correct at the time of publication, always refer to the ETKA parts catalogue for the latest specification parts
Part Number
Description
Quantity
4M0 407 182A
Bonded bush
2
Lower suspension lever bushes - To replace
General Information
Bush — Lower suspension lever rear — To remove and fit
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Removing and installing bonded rubber bush for guide link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Thrust plate — VW 402
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Press tool — VW 412
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Removal tool
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Removal sleeve
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Workshop press VAS 6654
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Assembly lubricant -G 294 421 A1-
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Removal
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Remove rear lower suspension lever. Refer to "Lower
suspension lever — Rear — To remove and fit".→ Rep.-Gr.40
Mark installation depth on bonded rubber bush using a
waterproof felt-tip pen or similar.
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Set up special tools as shown in illustration
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-1- Workshop press -VAS 6654
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-2- Press tool guide
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-3- Suitable spacer
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-4- Press tool T40048/7
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-5- Bonded rubber bush
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-6- Suspension arm
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-7- Separating device VAS 251413
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Note
Hold the suspension arm when pressing the bonded rubber bush
in or out.
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Press bonded rubber bush out of guide link.
Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the
following.
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Transfer marking for installation depth from old bonded rubber
bush to new bush.
Lightly lubricate new bush with assembly lubricant.
Installation position of bonded rubber bush
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Notch -1- should be parallel with guide link and should point
inwards towards guide link.
Arrow -2- points inwards towards guide link.
Fit bonded rubber bush into guide link using previous setup of
special tools.
Press bonded rubber bush into guide link, taking care to keep
it straight.
Use marking made before removal -arrow- as a guide.
Check installation depth -a- of bonded rubber bush in guide
link.
Note
l Dimension -a- = 23 mm
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Press bonded rubber bush in further if specification is not
met.
Refit rear lower suspension lever.
Bush — Lower suspension lever front — To remove and fit
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Removing and installing bonded rubber bush for guide link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Thrust plate — VW 402
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Press tool — VW 412
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Press tool set 3348
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Separating device VAS 251413
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Workshop press VAS 6654
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Assembly lubricant -G 294 421 A1-
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Removal
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Remove front lower suspension lever. Refer to "Lower
suspension lever — Front — To remove and fit".→ Rep.-Gr.40
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Set up special tools as shown in illustration
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-1- Workshop press -VAS 6654
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-2- Press tool guide
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-3- Suitable spacer
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-4- Press tool 3348/3
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-5- Bonded rubber bush
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-6- Suspension arm
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-7- Separating device VAS 251413
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Mark installation depth -arrow- and rotation orientation -A- on
bonded rubber bush using a waterproof felt-tip pen or similar.
Note
Hold the suspension arm when pressing the bonded rubber bush
in or out.
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Press bonded rubber bush out of guide link.
Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the
following.
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Transfer marking for installation depth from old bonded rubber
bush to new bush.
Lightly lubricate new bush with assembly lubricant.
Installation position of bonded rubber bush
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Align mark on bonded rubber bush with mark on suspension
arm
Fit bonded rubber bush into guide link using previous setup of
special tools.
Press bonded rubber bush into guide link, taking care to keep
it straight.
Use marking made before removal as a depth guide.
Check installation depth -1- of bonded rubber bush
in guide link -2-.
Note
Specification: Dimension -a- is equal to dimension -b-
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Press bonded rubber bush in further if dimensions
are not equal