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

Fig 1: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (129 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Washer (140 589 28 63 00)

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Removing 

1. Position the front center assembly mounting (51) on the press bed such that the rubber mount can comfortably be pressed out through the bottom.
2. Use thrust piece (4a) to press rubber mount out of front differential mount (51).
   Fig 3: Positioning Front Center Assembly Mounting On Press Bed

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   Install 

3. Place the rubber mount (60b) on the outer ring on the press bed.

   Model 230: Observe installation position - align kidney-shaped element of rubber mount centrally with square marking (arrows) on front center assembly suspension (51). The chamfered sides of the components must face each other.

4. Press front differential mount (51) with pressure plate (4b) flush onto rubber mount (60b).
   Fig 4: Pressing Front Differential Mount

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