22 31 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system. Refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54) .
Remove heat shield.
Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.

Unfasten screws and remove transmission cross-member.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Cross-Member

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Tightening torque 27 00 10AZ. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Position special tool 22 1 016 on opening (2) and twist in screw (3) hand-tight against housing.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Mount

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Pull out rubber mount with special tools 22 1 011 / 33 3 144 and nut (1).

Nut (1) = M 12x1.5 nut

Installation:

Arrow on rubber mount must point to arrow on housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount

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Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight (available via BMW/MINI).

Insert special tool 22 1 014 with pins into openings of rubber mount.

Fig 4: Inserting Special Tool

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Draw in rubber mount with special tools 22 1 014 / 22 1 021/33 3 144 and nut (1).

Nut (1) = M12x1.5

Fig 5: Installing Rubber Mount

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