Installing front rubber mount

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IMPORTANT: Coat bearing bushing in rear axle carrier and front rubber mount with Circolight (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Front rubber mount must be aligned by way of slots (1) to vehicle transversal direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Rubber Mount Slots

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Insert front rubber mount in special tool 33 4 311.

Align front rubber mount so that side slots (1) line up with marking (M) on tool.

Fig 2: Lining Up Front Rubber Mount Side Slots With Marking On Tool

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Draw in front rubber mount as far as it will go using special tools 33 4 465, 33 4 466, 33 4 166, 33 4 311 and 33 4 312.

Fig 3: Installing Front Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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