33 33 091 Replacing both rubber mounts for rear axle carrier (M3 front left and right only)

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NOTE: On the M3 the front rubber mounts must be drawn from above into the rear axle carrier.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove COMPLETE REAR AXLE CARRIER

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

If necessary, position 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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Oil special tool 33 4 436 slightly before use.

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

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

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NOTE: Make sure special tool 33 4 140 DEVICE is correctly supported on bearing bushing of rear axle carrier.

Fit special tool 33 4 431 on rubber mount in such a way that edge of rubber mount disappears in special tool.

IMPORTANT: Arrows (1) must point in direction of longitudinal axis!

Opening (2) on underside must point to left!

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount Position

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Installation:

Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

Fig 4: Installing Rubber Mount With Special Tools

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Draw in new rubber mount with special tools 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as far as it will go.

After installation

Bleed BRAKING SYSTEM