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

Special tools required: 

• 33 4 140
• 33 4 142
• 33 4 147
• 33 4 149
• 33 4 431
• 33 4 432
• 33 4 433
• 33 4 434
• 33 4 435
• 33 4 436
• 33 4 437

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, position new thrust pieces 33 4 149x with countersunk screws on special tool 33 4 140.

Fig 1: Assembling Special Tools 33 4 140, 33 4 142 And 33 4 147

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Coat top edge of rubber mount with Circo Light.

Fit special tool 33 4 431 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.

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 Using Special Tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 And 33 4 431

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light.

Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

Assemble special tools 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 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: Assembling Special Tools 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 33 4 435 And 33 4 434

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: 

• Bleed braking system  . See 34 00 025 REPLACING FLUID IN ABS/ASC+T BRAKE SYSTEM .