33 32 029 Replacing rubber mount for wishbone in wheel carrier

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Special tools required:

0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 768
2 293 777
2 293 770

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release WISHBONE ON WHEEL CARRIER .

Withdrawing rubber mount:

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, 2 293 768 and 2 293 777 out of wheel carrier against direction of travel (F).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Rubber Mount With Special Tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554 Out Of Wheel Carrier

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Installing rubber mount:

IMPORTANT: Alight slot (1) of rubber mount parallel to wheel carrier.

Fig 2: Aligning Slot Of Rubber Mount Parallel To Wheel Carrier

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Pull in rubber mount (1) against direction of travel (F) with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, 2 293 770 and 2 293 777 up to limit position.

Fig 3: Pulling Rubber Mount

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After installation:

Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT .