Replacing rubber mount

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Remove both COMPRESSION STRUTS .

Using a press and special tools 31 3 031 and 31 3 032, press rubber mount out of tension strut.

NOTE: Special tool 31 3 031 must be exactly flush with rubber mount bush.

Fig 1: Pressing Rubber Mount Using 31 3 031 And 31 3 032

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Installation:

Keep rubber mount and bushing in compression strut clean and free from grease.

Align rubber mount by way of opening (1) in bushing to marking (2) on compression strut and press in. The deviation (A) must not exceed ± 5°.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount Alignment Position

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Installation:

Protrusion (A) equally large.

Fig 3: Identifying Protrusion

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