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 0 140

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 tasks:

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.

Fig 1: Removing Front & Rear Rubber Mounts

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NOTE: Removal and installation are described on the front rubber mount.

NOTE: Edges (2) break off when rubber mount (1) is pulled out in the direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Edges (2) Break Off When Rubber Mount (1) Is Pulled Out In Direction Of Arrow

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Assemble special tool 33 4 140 in conjunction with 33 0 011 and 33 0 012.

Fig 3: Assemble Special Tool 33 4 140

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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.

Fig 4: Withdraw Rubber Mount From Rear Axle Support Bush

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NOTE: Make sure special tool 33 0 001 is correctly positioned in relation to rubber mount. 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.

Fig 5: 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.

Fig 6: Notch (1) And Arrow (2) On Rubber Mount (3) Must Point In Direction Of Travel

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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.

Fig 7: Draw In Rubber Mount 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