33 33 101 Replacing two rubber mounts for rear axle carrier (rubber mounts, front)

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WARNING: Danger of explosion!
Do not point air jet from hot air blower at fuel tank!

Necessary preliminary tasks

Lower REAR AXLE CARRIER

Assemble special tool 33 4 140 with 33 4 142 and 33 4 147.

Fig 1: Assembling Special Tool (33 4 140) With (33 4 142 And 33 4 147)

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Position special tools 33 4 140, 33 4 155, 33 3 371, 33 3 372 and nut (1) on openings of rubber mount.

NOTE: Ensure it is correctly supported on bushing of rear axle carrier.

Using a hot air blower, heat bearing bushing at max. 600 °C outlet temperature for approx. 2 minutes.

Pull out rubber mount by turning special tool 33 4 155.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Mount Using Special Tool (33 4 155)

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Coat rubber mount with Circo Light anti-friction agent.

IMPORTANT: Front rubber mounts differ:
Rubber mount VR = front right with elongated hole (1)
Rubber mount VL = front left
When rubber mount is fitted, arrows (2) must point down longitudinal axis of vehicle.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Rubber Mount Fitting Arrows On Left And Right Side

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Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 3 314, 33 3 315, 33 3 372 and 33 3 373 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Installing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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After installation

Check seating of coil spring with spring pads, correct if necessary
Perform CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK