33 17 005 Replacing the rubber mounts for the rear axle final drive mounting at rear

Special tools required:

33 0 163
33 0 031
33 0 032
33 0 035
33 0 036
33 5 105

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33 4 465
33 4 466
33 3 233
33 5 166
33 5 200

Do not press the rubber mount in and out more than once.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT .

Attention!

Determine the installation position of the rubber mount before pressing it out to ensure a correct installation of the rear axle differential.

For this purpose, attach special tool 33 0 163 from the front. Measure the protrusion (A) and notate.

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Withdrawing rubber mount:

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 0 031, 33 0 032, 33 0 035 and 33 0 036.

NOTE: Ensure that the 33 0 032 special tool is correctly seated on the rear axle support.
Counter support with spindle 33 0 035.
Use ratchet ring wrench 33 5 105.

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Installing rubber mount:

Attention!

Align rubber mount horizontally by way of elongated hole (1).

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Draw in the rubber mounts using special tools 33 4 465, 33 4 466, 33 3 233, 33 0 163 and 33 5 166 to the protrusion (A) determined prior to removal.

NOTE: Make sure that the special tools 33 3 233 and 33 0 163 are set up correctly.
Use ratchet ring spanner 33 5 105.

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Assembly sequence:

Insert the rear axle differential into the rear axle support using the workshop jack and special tool 33 5 200.
Insert screws (1) (do not tighten).
Insert bolt from rear and replace nut (2) (do not tighten down).
Release tensioning strap and lower special tool 33 5 200 and move away.

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Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ .
Tighten nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ .