Checking installed position of center piece in rear axle carrier - AR35.10-P-0050-03A

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Fig 1: Identifying Extractor And Pull-In Tool (140 589 09 43 00)

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Check and correct installed position of center piece in rear axle carrier using the test device (01) of the extractor and pull-in tool (05, 06).

Insert test device (01) with hexagon bolt (62a) and hexagon nut (62b) on the right side and tighten slightly.
Install pull-in tool (05, 06) on the left side.
Pull left rubber mount into the rear axle carrier (arrow) until the pin of the test arm (01) is in the center of the front oval hole in the cross member.

Fig 2: Identifying Hexagon Nut, Test Arm And Rear Axle Carrier
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