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

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Special tools required:

0 496 553
0 496 554
2 293 777
2 293 768
2 293 772

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .
Remove TRAILING ARM .
Remove CAMBER ARM FROM WHEEL CARRIER .

Withdrawing rubber mount:

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

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

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Installing rubber mount:

Pull in rubber mount (1) against direction of travel (F) with special tools 0 496 553, 0 496 554, 2 293 777 and 2 293 772 up to limit position.

Fig 2: Installing Rubber Mount

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