33 33 101 Replacing two rubber mounts (rear) for rear axle carrier

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Special tools required:

33 4 140
33 4 142
33 4 147
33 4 149
33 4 431
33 4 434
33 4 435
33 4 436
33 4 437
33 4 441
33 4 442
33 4 443
33 4 444

See REAR AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower rear axle carrier .

If necessary, assemble special tools 33 4 140 , 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as illustrated.

If necessary, screw new thrust pieces 33 4 149 with countersunk screws on special tool 33 4 140 .

Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Position Pieces With Special Tools

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Coat top edge of rubber mount with Circo Light.

Fit special tool 33 4 441 on rubber mount in such a way that edge of rubber mount disappears in special tool.

Oil special tool 33 4 436 slightly before use.

Align special tool 33 4 140 by way of openings in rubber mount.

NOTE: Ensure it is correctly supported on bearing bushing of rear axle carrier.

Withdraw rubber mount from bearing bushing with special tools 33 4 436 , 33 4 437 , 33 4 140 and 33 4 431 .

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Mount From Bearing Bushing With Special Tools

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Installation:

Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light.

Insert special tool 33 4 444 in opening on rear axle carrier to avoid damaging the rear axle carrier when drawing in the rubber mount.

Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

Assemble special tools 33 4 442 , 33 4 443 , 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as illustrated.

Align rubber mount by way of arrow to direction of travel.

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount Assembly With Special Tools

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After installation:

Bleed braking system .