33 33 101 Replacing two rubber mounts (rear) for rear axle support

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Special tools required:

33 4 140
33 0 012
33 4 149
2 241 760
2 208 576
2 155 744
2 208 574
2 241 779
2 208 780

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT .

Withdrawing rubber mount:

Complete special tool 33 4 140 using 33 0 012 and 33 4 149, as shown.

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Align notch (1) on the special tool 2 241 760 with the notch (2) on the rear axle support.

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Pull out rubber mounts using special tools 2 241 760, 33 4 140, 2 208 576, 2 155 744 and 2 208 574 pull out of the rear axle support.

NOTE: Make sure special tool 33 4 140 is correctly supported on rear axle support bush.

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Installing rubber mount:

Notch (1) and arrow (2) of the rubber mount must point in the direction of travel.

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Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 2 241 779, 2 208 780, 2 155 744, 2 208 574 and 2 208 576 to limit position.

NOTE: Align recess on the special tool 2 208 780 with the rubber mount (1).

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