Remove/Install Front Elastomer Bearing Of Rear Axle Suspension - AR35.10-P-0040-02S

Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 656 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

Fig 1: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 2: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (223 589 01 43 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Securing Belt (001 589 01 63 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (Complete) (652 589 00 33 23)

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Remove 

The following parts from the extraction and insertion tool are required:

• Thrust piece (5) (223 589 01 43 01)
• Counterholder (6) (223 589 01 43 04)
• Spindle (4) (223 589 01 43 07)

1. Mark installation position of front elastomer bearing (1) on rear axle carrier (2).
2. Connect the hollow cylinder (3) with hydraulic hose to hand pump.
3. Position hollow cylinder (3) with spindle (4) and thrust piece (5) on rear axle carrier (2), as shown.
4. Screw counterholder (6) flush onto spindle (4).
5. Secure the hollow cylinder (3) with security belt against falling down.
6. Align pull-off device and press front elastomer bearing (1) out of rear axle carrier (2).

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7. Detach pulling device.

   Install 

   The following parts from the extraction and insertion tool are required:

   • Thrust piece (9) (223 589 01 43 02)
   • Counterholder (8) (223 589 01 43 05)
   • Spindle (4) (223 589 01 43 07)
8. Clean bearing seat on rear axle carrier (2).
9. Coat front elastomer bearing (1) with insertion agent.
10. Position front elastomer bearing (1) on rear axle carrier (2).

    Align front elastomer bearing (1) with markings The two arrows (7) at the top on the front elastomer bearing (1) must point in the direction of travel.

11. Connect the hollow cylinder (3) with hydraulic hose to hand pump.
12. Position hollow cylinder (3) with spindle (4) and thrust piece (8) on rear axle carrier (2), as shown.
13. Screw thrust piece (9) flush onto spindle (4).
14. Secure the hollow cylinder (3) with security belt against falling down.
15. Align insertion device and press front elastomer bearing (1) into rear axle carrier (2).
16. Remove insertion device.

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