Pendulum Support

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Removing

-- Remove noise insulation in center by loosening fasteners -1 through 4-.

Fig 1: Center Noise Insulation Fasteners And Center Noise Insulation Panel

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-- Remove bolts -1 through 3- and remove pendulum support.

Fig 2: Identifying Pendulum Support & Bolts

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Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

The holes for the pendulum support on transmissions from 05.28.07 have threaded inserts (for example HeliCoil).

Fig 3: Identifying First Thread

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How to recognize: collar on the first thread -arrow-.

Note the correct mounting bolts and tightening specifications, refer to item 2.

-- First tighten pendulum support on transmission -arrow B- and -arrow C- and then on subframe -arrow A-.

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Supports Installed With New Bolts

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