Replacing the rubber mount for rear axle differential mounting at the rear

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WARNING: Unintentionally applying the parking brake
Injury hazard!

On vehicles with "Remote Engine Start" (SA1CR):
Starting the engine while working on the braking system is strictly forbidden. When starting the engine via "Remote Engine Start", the parking brake is automatically applied.
Deactivate the function "Remote Engine Start".
Open the hood before working on the braking system. This prevents the engine from being started.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

CAUTION: Effects on other persons.
Injury hazard! Risk of damage!

Make sure that no other persons are in or around the vehicle.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To remove the rear axle differential, you must lower the rear axle support.
To prevent lowering more than the predefined dimension, you have to replace the installed screws on the rear axle support with repair screws and washers.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to RELEASING THE OUTPUT SHAFT, RIGHT, FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PADS .
Refer to TENSIONING THE RIGHT COIL SPRING .
Refer to DETACHING THE BOTTOM WISHBONE AND THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM FROM THE RIGHT WHEEL CARRIER .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFTS FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to LOWERING REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .

Pull out and remove the rubber mount with special tools 0 492 429 (33 4 183), 2 361 902, 0 496 554 (33 3 012) and 0 496 553 (33 3 011).

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Replace the rubber mount (1) .
Parts: Rubber mount
Tighten the rubber mount (1) using special tools 0 495 038 (33 4 451) and 0 495 042 (33 4 455). While doing so, observe the arrows (2) on the rubber mount (1) .

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Replace the rubber mount (1) .
Parts: Rubber mount
Position the rubber mount (1) on the rear axle support with the special tool 0 495 038 (33 4 451) . While doing so, align the arrows (2) vertically upwards.

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TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Position of the rubber mount in the rear axle support
If necessary, place a mark on the outer area of the rubber mount to check the installation position.	Permissible rotation in relation to the vertical	-5°... +5°

Pull in the rubber mount using special tools 2 361 908, 2 361 902, 0 496 553 (33 3 011) and 0 496 554 (33 3 012) by approx. 1 cm into the rear axle support.
Release and remove special tool 0 495 038 (33 4 451) .
Pull in the rubber mount using special tools 2 361 908, 2 361 902, 0 496 553 (33 3 011) and 0 496 554 (33 3 012) up to the stop into the rear axle support.

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Follow-up work

Refer to REPLACING THE LEFT AND RIGHT RADIAL SHAFT SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
Refer to LIFTING REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to ATTACHING THE BOTTOM WISHBONE AND THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM TO THE RIGHT WHEEL CARRIER .
Refer to RELIEVING TENSION ON THE RIGHT COIL SPRING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PADS .
Refer to ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID .
Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to SECURING THE CABLE TO THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT ON THE WHEEL BEARING .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .
Refer to MEASURING THE RIDE HEIGHT OF REAR AXLE AND ADJUSTING THE NORMAL POSITION .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTION TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND THE WHEEL CARRIER .
Refer to PERFORMING CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .
Refer to TIGHTENING THE SCREW CONNECTIONS TO THE WHEEL CARRIER .