Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier

Special tools required: 

• 33 3 010 
• 2 240 471 
• 2 240 466 
• 2 240 472 

The rubber mount may not be reused after it has been pressed out!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Withdrawing rubber mount: 

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 3 010  , 2 240 471  , and 2 240 466. 

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Pulling in a new rubber mount: 

Align the rubber mount with slot (1) upward in an angle to the wheel carrier.

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Pull on rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 3 010, 2 240 471  , and 2 240 472  until limit position.

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After installation: 

• Carry out Wheel Alignment Procedure. Refer to KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KINEMATICS DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOADING THE VEHICLE .