33 32 031 Replacing rubber mount for trailing arm in wheel carrier

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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 the TRAILING ARM .

Pulling out the rubber mount:

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

NOTE: Align the slots on tool 2 240 471 with the wheel carrier so that it is resting straight.

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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.

NOTE: Align the slots on tool 2 240 471 with the wheel carrier so that it is resting straight.

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After installation:

Carry out a WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .