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

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 140 , 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as shown.

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

Fig 1: Installing Rear Axle Support Countersunk Screws
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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.
Fig 2: Aligning Special Tool In Rubber Mount
G09849547Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull rubber mount with special tools 33 4 436 , 33 4 437 , 33 4 140 and 33 4 431 out of bearing bush.

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.

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 442 , 33 4 443 , 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as shown.

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

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Mount Using Tool
G09849548Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: