3317... Replacing rubber mount (with hydraulic damping)

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Pulling out rubber mount

Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 4 351, 33 4 281, 33 4 466 and 33 4 465.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools 33 4 351, 33 4 281, 33 4 466 And 33 4 465

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Installing rubber mount

IMPORTANT: Coat bearing bush in rear axle support and new rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Department).

Draw in rubber mount with end shown from front into rear axle carrier. In so doing, make sure that the arrows on the rubber mount point upwards.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount Arrows Position

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Align special tool 33 4 358 with rubber mount using openings.

Fig 3: Aligning Special Tool 33 4 358 With Rubber Mount

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Pull on rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 4 357, 33 4 358, 33 4 466 and 33 4 465 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Removing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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