Don't use axle grease on rubber bushes... use grease for rubber, its very different and doesn't rot the rubber like the oil based grease does. Better still, for fitting the rubber bushes, use washing -up liquid only. It is safe on rubber and it disperses away to nothing after a short time , so your bush doesn't remain lubricated in a fitting where it should be tight and resistant to movement.

@adamwiddowson8254

3 ай бұрын

Id be suprised if anyone can get these stupid things back together without it

Really helpful. Superb video. One of the best car 'how to' films I've seen!

Very well explained video, I have to change these bushings on my 2004 VW Polo here in Maputo/Mozambique.

Dzieki kolego ! Za poradnik

That’s a great video. Exactly what I need to do but I think it might be too difficult.

Subbed. Great channel

Great Video !!!

Superb vid

Have you got any links to the extraction tools for the bushes and what the long bar is u used to get the bigger bushing out?

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Great video, thanks! What grease do use? Does it have to be silicone or synthetic? Often read that traditional grease causes rubber to deteriorate. Update! Have just seen what you say above that it is tyre fitting paste or silicone, thanks.

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks. The grease that I use is a tire mounting grease. Safe for rubber elements;)

@enriquebenson6919

3 жыл бұрын

instaBlaster.

do you have to have your tracking redone after changing these bushes out ???

How many hours would it a garage to do this.need my done

If you could post the torque settings I would much appreciate it. Thanks again.

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

I will let you know as soon as I find

@SirPrancelot1

4 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy Thank you!

@AlphaBravoV

3 жыл бұрын

for anyone reading this in the future, for the front bolt it's 70nm + 90degrees. If you remove the subframe bracket, it's again 70nm + 90 degrees for the big bolts, and 20nm + 90 degrees for the small bolts.

Roomster has a different front suspension, and so does Fabia 2

I'm doing this on a 2006 Fox Urban which I think is basically the same as a Polo. With your help I've got as far as dropping the control arm and undoing the bolt but I can't remove the bolt as the oil pan is in the way! Is there a trick for getting this out without removing the oil pan? Seems ridiculous. It is on the driver's side (UK right hand drive). The left hand side will be OK, no obstruction. I see in your video you are doing the left hand side. Is the oil pan in the way on the Polo? Appreciate any advice.

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Use some piece of wood and jack, put it under oil pan. Then You have to loosen bolts from top engine mount. And raise the engine up with the jack. You should get enough clearance to remove the bolt. Make sure that these piece of wood covers the largest possible area of ​​the oil pan Regards ;)

@SirPrancelot1

4 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy Much appreciate the quick reply! Will go and have a look now to see if I can find the top engine mount. I know next to nothing about mechanics but it is amazing what you can do with KZread thanks to people such as yourself : )

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

Google it: "Top engine mount VW POLO" and set it on graphics. Much easier to locate it. Regards ;)

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

Oh and be careful when you gonna jack up the engine. If you feel any resistance check if you are not pulling any wires, cables or anything from engine bay. And also be careful because you can even raise the car up !

@SirPrancelot1

4 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy Thank you for both replies! Think I've found top engine mount. Pretty obvious. Will proceed with caution!

Will a cracked arm bushing create loose steering and free play ? Sometimes a small clunk noise

@carsguidediy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Yes if it's in really bad condition it can create free play

just buy a new lower control arm, might be a bit more expensive but your getting a new ball joint as well

Where can I buy that bush remove tool ?

@carsguidediy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi :) You can find one on Ebay. Just type in: Vw Polo bush removal tool set. I'm pretty sure that you can find similar to that I use

@Dance4lifeBR

5 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy thanks mate !

Those big bushings in X are from seat cupra models as they afe stiffer? As i remember my polo's original ones were not in X but in --- Do you know what i'm saying?

@orhanabd1724

4 жыл бұрын

I posted my comment before watching the whole video. Yeah at 4:51 is what i tried to ask. The ones in X are much better and last longer. Nice work!👍

Hi. VW polo and skoda fabia windshield no different?

@carsguidediy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi ! I hope you are asking for wishbone? What year is your skoda Fabia ?

@danceharmony4423

5 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy 2004 :)

@carsguidediy

5 жыл бұрын

@@danceharmony4423 Well, in this year skoda fabia should have same wishbone as vw polo. Same one as in our video

@danceharmony4423

5 жыл бұрын

@@carsguidediy thanks bro!

Better off using Poly Bushes as o.e are just cheap rubber ones and don't last