Remove/install rubber mount of front center assembly mounting - AR35.10-P-0051-01SX

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (221 589 01 43 00)

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The following parts are required from the extraction and insertion tool 221 589 01 43 00:

221 589 01 43 06 (thrust piece (06))

221 589 01 43 07 (support (07))

221 589 01 43 08 (measuring insert (08))

Removal 

1. Place support (07) on workshop press.
2. Place front differential mount (8) on the support (07) and position.

   See next picture:

   The shoulder which is arched inwards (arrow) of the support (07) must abut the cutout (a) of the front differential mount (8).

   Fig 2: Removing Rubber Mounts Out Of The Front Differential Mount

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3. Press rubber mounts (1) out of the front differential mount (8) using the thrust piece (06).

   Install 

   Pay attention to the projection dimension when pressing in the rubber mounts (1). It is adjusted by using the measuring insert (08) when pressing in:

   • Right-hand projection dimension: 6.2 mm
   • Left-hand projection dimension: 8.7 mm

   The measuring insert (08) has two different depth milled sections (see laser inscription). For the right rubber mount (1) the lettering 6.2 must face upwards, for the left rubber mount (1) the lettering 8.7.

4. Place support (07) on workshop press.
5. Insert measuring insert (08) in support (07).

   Insert inscription on measuring insert (08).

   Fig 3: Installing Rubber Mounts On To Front Differential Mount

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6. Place front differential mount (8) on support and position.

   The shoulder which is arched inwards (arrow) of the support (07) must abut the cutout (a) of the front differential mount (8).

7. Place rubber mounts (1) on the front differential mount (8) and move into the specified position.

   The notches (1k) must be twisted upwards by 15°.

8. Press rubber mounts (1) out of the front differential mount (8) using the thrust piece (06).