33 32 042 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front

Special tools required: 

• 33 0 161
• 33 0 162
• 33 0 163
• 33 3 011
• 33 3 012
• 33 3 013
• 00 8 550
• 33 3 324

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Mounts

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Installation note: 

1. All screws, nuts, bolts and hose clamps removed during the repair must be replaced.
2. Retaining elements on chassis and suspension and steering parts must be replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BEARING SUPPORT 

Removal of rubber mount, version from 03/10 onward: 

Pull out rubber mount (1) with special tool 00 8 550, 33 3 324, 33 0 161 .

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Mount Using Special Tool

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Removal of rubber mount, version until 03/10 

Pull out rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 161 , 33 0 162 , 33 3 011 , 33 3 012 , 33 3 013 .

Fig 3: Pulling Out Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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Installation note: 

Keep rubber mount (1) and trailing arm eye clean and free from oil and grease.

Align slot in rubber mount (1) to side member.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Mount Slot Aligning Line

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Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 161 , 33 0 163 , 33 3 011 , 33 3 012 and 33 3 013 as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Installing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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After installation: 

• Check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear axle final drive.
• Perform chassis alignment check