Rear Axle bush change - help

Discussion in 'Mk3' started by Cosmic slop, Aug 15, 2020.

  1. Cosmic slop Forum Member

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    Hi all,

    Right, whilst my Mk3 is off the road while I sort out the running problem, I thought I’d do a job I’ve been putting off for ages and change the rear axle bushes. Bought a set of Powerflex and decided to do one side at a time with the axle still fitted.
    Old bush was well and truely shagged and came out after quite a bit of persuasion and the new poly bush slipped straight in. Easy, I thought.
    Then when I came to lift the axle back into position, the brackets don’t line up with the bushing .
    I assume the axle has moved or twisted and it’s a matter of geometry but I can’t for the life of me work out how to get it to fit. Any ideas would be appreciated. This is the last big job on the Mk3. I’m too old for all this melarky!

    Thanks as always
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