33 33 515 Replacing Two Rubber Mounts For Rear Axle Carrier (Rubber Mounts, Rear)

Special tools required: 

• 33 4 140
• 33 4 142
• 33 4 147
• 33 4 149
• 33 4 431
• 33 4 434
• 33 4 435
• 33 4 436
• 33 4 437
• 33 4 441
• 33 4 442
• 33 4 443
• 33 4 444

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Lower rear axle carrier

If necessary, assemble special tools 33 4 140, 33 4 142 and 33 4 147.

If necessary, screw new thrust pieces 33 4 149 with countersunk screws on special tool 33 4 140 UNIVERSAL SUPPORT .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (33 4 140), (33 4 142) & (33 4 147)

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Coat top edge of rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Fit special tool 33 4 441 on rubber mount in such a way that edge of rubber mount disappears in special tool.

Oil special tool 33 4 436 slightly before use.

Align special tool 33 4 140 UNIVERSAL SUPPORT by way of openings in rubber mount.

Withdraw rubber mount from bearing bushing with special tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 UNIVERSAL SUPPORT and 33 4 431.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (33 4 436), (33 4 437) & (33 4 140)

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Installation: 

Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Insert special tool 33 4 444 in opening on rear axle carrier to avoid damaging the rear axle carrier when drawing in the rubber mount.

Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

Assemble special tools 33 4 442, 33 4 443, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434.

Align rubber mount by way of arrow to direction of travel.

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools (33 4 442), (33 4 443) & (33 4 435)

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After installation: 

• Bleed brakes