Sealey VSE4777 Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
 DO NOT use tools if damaged.
 Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest
performance.
 Ensure that the vehicle which has been jacked up is adequately
supported with axle stands.
 Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety
equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
 Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery
and tie back long hair.
 Account for all tools, locking bolts, pins and parts being used and
do not leave them in or near the engine.
 DO NOT use an impact wrench with this tool.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service
instructions, or a proprietary manual, to establish the current
procedure and data.
2. INTRODUCTION & APPLICATION
2.1 Introduction: Remove/Install front mounting bushes in Laguna
rear sub-frame. Can be used in situ – no need to remove
subframe from vehicle.
Applications: Renault Laguna, 2001 onwards.
ITEM PART NO:
1 VSE4777.01
2 VSE4777.02
3 VSE4777.03
4 VSE4777.04
5 VSE4777.05
3. OPERATION
DO NOT uSE an impact wrEncH witH tHiS tool.
3.1 Ensure that the vehicle is adequately supported on axle stands
before working under the vehicle.
3.2 Although there is no need to remove the subframe from the
Fig.1
DESCRIPTION
FLANGE NUT
BRIDGE PIECE
FORCE SCREW
COMPRESSOR SLEEVE
FORCE NUT ASSEMBLY
vehicle it will be necessary to lower it to gain access to both sides
of the bush housing.
3.3 Remove the rear wheels, the brake pipe retaining plate, the left- and
right-hand bush retaining brackets and the lower shock absorber
bolts. For a detailed and up to date breakdown of this procedure
refer to the vehicle manufacturer's service instructions, or a
proprietary manual.
3.4 To remove the old bush assemble the tool onto the bush and sub-
frame as shown in Fig.2. Ensure that the threaded rod 3 is well
lubricated prior to assembly. Hold the flange nut 1 with a 24mm ring
spanner. Using a ratchet wrench with a 24mm deep socket turn the
nut on the force nut assembly 5 clockwise to drive the bush out of
its housing. The bush will come out more easily if penetrating oil has
been applied to the bush housing prior to removal.
3.5 To insert the new bush, assemble the tool and bush onto the
sub-frame as shown in Fig.3. Ensure that the threaded rod 3 is well
lubricated prior to assembly. Hold the hex nut 1 with a 24mm ring
spanner. Using a ratchet wrench with a 24mm deep socket turn
the nut on the force nut assembly 5 clockwise to drive the bush into
the compression sleeve 4.
original language Version
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
BUSH REMOVAL TOOL
(RENAULT LAGUNA)
VSE4777
MODEL:
Fig.2
Fig.3
VSE4777 Issue: 2 - 23/08/11