Remove/install rear rubber mount in rear axle mount - AR35.10-P-0040-03CW

MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, 231 

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A	Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l	A 000 989 03 67

Removing 

Always replace rubber mounts (1) in pairs. The following tools are required from the extraction and insertion tools:

thrust piece (01) 204 589 00 43 01,

counterholder (02) 204 589 00 43 02,

spindle (05) 204 589 00 43 05 and

sleeve (012) 204 589 00 43 12

1. Mark the installation position of the respective rubber mount (1) at cutout (arrow).
2. Attach thrust piece (01), counterholder (02), spindle (05) and sleeve (012) with hollow cylinder (015) and retaining belt (014) to rubber mount (1). The retaining belt (014) must be routed behind the thrust piece, to prevent the Hollow cylinder (15) from dropping down when pressing out the rubber mount (1).
3. Connect hand pump by means of hydraulic hose (013) on hollow cylinder (015).
4. Press out rear rubber mounts (1) from rear axle carrier (4). If necessary remove guide pin (2) of rubber bushing (1) from bearing support on the underfloor.
   Fig 6: Pressing Out Rear Rubber Mounts From Rear Axle Carrier

   Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

   Install 

   Make true vertical marking (arrow) as a bearing aid on the rubber bushing. The following tools are required from the extraction and insertion tools:

   thrust piece (03) 204 589 00 43 03,

   counterholder (04) 204 589 00 43 04,

   spindle (05) 204 589 00 43 05 and

   Sleeve (012) 204 589 00 43 12

5. Coat new rubber mounts (1) with antifriction agent.
6. Attach thrust piece (03), counterholder (04), spindle (05) and sleeve (012) with hollow cylinder (015) and retaining belt (014) to rubber mount (1).
7. Press rubber mount (1) into rear axle carrier (4).