Replace rubber mounts for the rear axle differential/rear axle support (AWD) (X2 xDrive 28i 2018-2023, X2 M35i 2019-2022)

Special tools required: 

• 23 4 150
• 33 0 181
• 33 0 183
• 33 0 184
• 33 0 185
• 2 406 775

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT TANK COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING AND TYING BACK PROPELLER SHAFT ON REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .

Removal: 

Loosen screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

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Disconnect connector (1).

Loosen cable (2) from control unit holder.

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Support rear axle differential (1) with workshop jack and special tool 23 4 150.

Secure rear axle differential against falling out with tensioning strap (2).

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screws (1) on cross member (2) on the left and right.

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Carefully lower rear axle differential (1) until the rubber mount becomes accessible on the rear axle support.

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Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 0 181, 33 0 183, 33 0 184 and 33 0 185.

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Installation: 

Attention! 

Coat bearing bush in rear axle support and new rubber mount (1) with Circo Light (refer to BMW Group Parts Sales).

Make sure that the larger protruding part of the rubber mount (1) is pointing towards the rear axle differential (arrow).

Align rubber mount (1) with the rear axle support as shown in the graphic.

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Install rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 0 181, 33 0 184, 33 0 185 and 2 406 775 up to the limit position in the rear axle support.

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Lift rear axle differential (1) and align with rear axle support.

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Hand-tighten screw (1).

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Tighten screws (1) on the cross member (2) on the left and right.

Tightening torque 33 31 3AZ .

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ .

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Secure cable (2) on control unit holder.

Connect connector (1) to control unit.

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Release tensioning strap (2).

Lower and place aside special tools 23 4 150 and workshop jack.

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Position cover (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 31 8AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Refer to INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT TANK COVER .
• Refer to COMPLETELY INSTALLING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM .