22 32 001 Replacing rubber mount for transmission mounting (ATC 35L) (N20, N26)

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Special tools required:

22 1 017
22 1 041
22 1 042
22 1 043
22 1 044
22 1 046
33 4 460
33 4 466
33 4 465

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Lower transmission with hydraulic lifting equipment.

Mount special tools 22 1 042/22 1 041 on transfer box.

Pull out rubber mount with thrust plate 22 1 043 by means of spindle 33 4 460 and nut 22 1 017.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (22 1 042/22 1 041) On Transfer Case

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Installation note:

Pay attention to installation position of rubber mount (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount

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Bolt special tool 22 1 044 to transfer box.

Insert special tool 22 1 046 with bolt into recesses of rubber mount.

Draw in rubber mount with special tools 33 4 466 and 33 4 465.

Installation note:

Auxiliary installation material - low-surface-tension water.

Do not coat rubber mount with grease.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool (22 1 046) Into Rubber Mount

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