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

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NOTE:

Version from 03/10 onward, rubber mount (1)
Version until 03/10, rubber mount (2)

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Mounts
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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 differential.
Perform chassis alignment check