3333101 Replacing two rubber mounts (rear) for rear axle carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Lower rear axle support  See 3331503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (SPECIAL TOOL SWZ00-2040)  or 3331503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) 

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 140 DEVICE , 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as shown.

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

Fig 1: Assembling Special Tools 33 4 140, 33 4 142 And 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 DEVICE by way of openings in rubber mount.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Mount From Bearing Bushing Using Special Tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 And 33 4 431

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Pull rubber mount with special tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 DEVICE and 33 4 431 out of bearing bush.

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.

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 442, 33 4 443, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as shown.

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

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Aligning Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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After installation 

• Bleed BRAKING SYSTEM