33 32 671 Replacing one rubber mount in the upper control arm (control arm removed)

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Special tools required:

33 3 35133 3 350 SET OF TOOLS
33 3 35233 3 350 SET OF TOOLS

Press rubber mount with special tools 33 3 351 and 33 3 352 out of upper control arm.

Fig 1: Special Tool (33 3 352) And (33 3 351)

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Place new rubber mount at chamfered end of control arm bore. Here, longer collar (A = 17 mm) of rubber mount must point upwards.

Press in rubber mount with special tools 33 3 351 and 33 3 352 until flush.

Fig 2: Special Tool (33 3 352) And (33 3 351)

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After installation:

Perform 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION