33 32 044 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm for bottom wishbone

Special tools required: 

• 33 3 331
• 33 3 332
• 33 3 333
• 33 3 334

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 bottom wishbone from trailing arm. See REPLACING BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL ARM  or REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT CONTROL ARM 

Measure protrusion (A) of old rubber mount and note down.

Fig 1: Identifying Protrusion Of Old Rubber Mount

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Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 3 331, 33 3 332, 33 3 333 and nut (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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Draw in new rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 3 332, 33 3 333 and 33 3 334 to previously determined protrusion (A).

Fig 3: 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/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK