Necessary preliminary tasks

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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 tools 33 4 140 , 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as illustrated.

If necessary screw new synchronizing keys 33 4 149 onto special tool 33 4 140 with countersunk screws

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

Oil special tool 33 4 436 lightly before use.

Align special tool 33 4 140 by way of openings in rubber mount.

NOTE: Ensure it is correctly supported on bearing bushing of rear axle carrier.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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Using the special tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 and 33 4 431, pull rubber mount out of bearing bush.

Installation:

Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Oil special tool 33 4 434 lightly before use.

If necessary, assemble 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as illustrated.

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

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Installing Rubber Mount Using Special Tools 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 33 4 435 And 33 4 434

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