22 31 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting (AWD Manual Transmission)
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Special tools required:
- 22 1 017
- 22 1 041
- 22 1 042
- 22 1 043
- 22 1 044
- 22 1 045
- 33 4 460
See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - SPECIAL TOOLS and STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Remove COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N54) .
- Support transmission with hydraulic lifter.
- Remove heat shields.
- Detach FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT , tie back to side.
- Detach rear propeller shaft , tie back to side. See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT) .
- Remove cross-member from transfer case.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Lower transmission with hydraulic lifter.
Mount special tools 22 1 042 / 22 1 041 on transfer case.
Pull out rubber mount with thrust plate 22 1 043 by means of spindle 33 4 460 and nut 22 1 017.
Bolt special tool 22 1 044 to transfer case.
Insert special tool 22 1 045 with pins into openings of rubber mount.
Draw in rubber mount with special tool 33 4 460.
Installation:
Pay attention to installation position of rubber mount.
Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight.