22 32 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting (ATC 35L) - vehicles with AWD

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system. See procedure for applicable engine in EXHAUST SYSTEM, COMPLETE .
Remove transmission cross-member. See REPLACING CROSS MEMBER (N55) or REPLACING CROSS MEMBER (N63) .

For better illustration: Front propeller shaft is removed.

If necessary, release screws (1) for transmission support bracket.

Tightening torque 22 32 10AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Support Bracket Screws

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower transmission with hydraulic lifting equipment.

Mount special tools 22 1 042/22 1 041 on transfer box.

Pull out rubber mount with thrust plate 22 1 043 by means of spindle 33 4 460 and nut22 1 017.

Fig 2: Mounting/Preparing Special Tools

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Installation note:

Pay attention to installation position of rubber mount (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount Installation Position

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Bolt special tool 22 1 044 to transfer box.

Insert special tool 22 1 046 with bolt into recesses of rubber mount.

Draw in rubber mount with special tools 33 4 466 and 33 4 465.

Installation note:

Auxiliary installation material - low-surface-tension water.

Do not coat rubber mount with grease.

Fig 4: Installing Rubber Mount

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