Removal & Installation

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Remove tension struts. See TENSION STRUTS .
Mark tension struts with a punch mark in area (A). See Fig 1. If tension struts already have a mark, replace both tension struts.
Remove rubber mount with a press and special tool (31 3 031/032). See Fig 2.
Ensure rubber mount and tension strut bore are free of grease. Press in new rubber mount with special tool (31 3 031/032). Marking on rubber mount points towards marking on tension strut. Maximum torsional tolerance (A) is within 5 degrees. See Fig 3.
Press in rubber mount until protrusion (A) is equal on both sides. See Fig 4.
Install tension strut. See TENSION STRUTS .

Fig 1: Marking Tension Strut

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Fig 2: Pressing Out Rubber Mount

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Fig 3: Installing Rubber Mount

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Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Mount Protrusion

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