33 33 111 Replacing all rubber mounts for rear axle support
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Special tools required:
- 33 0 001
- 33 0 002
- 33 0 011
- 33 0 012
- 33 0 051
- 33 0 052
- 33 4 140
IMPORTANT:
Before removing rear axle support: In order to avoid damage to the vehicle hoists, perform weight compensation on vehicle. Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary work: Remove rear axle support
Picture shows F01. Press-out and press-in directions pictured. Front rubber mount (1) is pulled out and in a downward direction. Rear rubber mount (2) is pulled out and in an upward direction.
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NOTE:
Removal and installation are described on the front rubber mount. Edges (2) break off when rubber mount (1) is pulled out in the direction of arrow.
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Assemble special tool 33 4 140 in conjunction with 33 0 011 and 33 0 012.
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Withdraw rubber mount using special tools 33 4 140, 33 0 051, 33 0 052 and 33 0 001 from rear axle support bush.
NOTE:
Make sure special tool 33 0 001 is correctly positioned in relation to rubber mount.
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Make sure special tool 33 4 140 is correctly supported on rear axle support bush.
Applicable to front rubber mount: (View of rear axle support from above)
IMPORTANT:
Arrow (1) must point on rubber mount (2) in direction of travel.
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Applicable to rear rubber mount: (View of rear axle support from below)
IMPORTANT:
Notch (1) and arrow (2) on rubber mount (3) must point in direction of travel.
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Coat rubber mount with Circo Light. Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 002, 33 4 140, 33 0 052 and 33 0 051 as far as it will go into rear axle support bush.
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After installation: For F01/F02/F07 only: Activate and fill air suspension system