33 32 035 Replacing a rubber mount for trailing arm in rear axle carrier

Special tools required: 

• 33 4 450 
• 33 4 451 
• 33 4 452 
• 33 4 453 
• 33 4 454 
• 33 4 465 
• 33 4 466 
• 33 4 471 
• 33 4 472 
• 33 4 474 
• 33 4 475 

See REAR AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove trailing arm from rear axle carrier  

Removing rubber mount: 

Mark installation position of rubber mount by way of slot to rear axle carrier.

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 4 472  , 33 4 474  , 33 4 475  , 33 4 466  and 33 4 465  .

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Mount With Special Tools

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Installing new rubber mount: 

If necessary, release knurled screws 33 4 452  and pull off mounting 33 4 455 with spring steel 33 4 456.

Insert rubber mount with spray-on points facing upwards in special tools 33 4 451  , 33 4 452  , 33 4 454  , 33 4 453  and pull together.

Fig 2: Inserting Rubber Mount With Spray-On Points Facing Upwards In Special Tools

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All models except M3: 

Align rubber mount by way of slot (1) at an angle to rear axle carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount Slot

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M3: 

Align rubber mount by way of slot (1) at an angle to rear axle carrier.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Mount Slot

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Align rubber mount by way of slot to marking on rear axle carrier.

Draw rubber mount a little into rear axle carrier with special tools 33 4 471  , 33 4 474  , 33 4 475  , 33 4 466  and 33 4 465  .

Remove special tool 33 4 450  .

Apply a thin coating of Loctite 638 to new rubber mount.

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 5: Installing Rubber Mount With Special Tool

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After installation: 

• Carry out wheel/ chassis alignment check