31 12 130 Replacing rubber mount in left or right control arm

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Necessary preliminary tasks

IMPORTANT: Mark alignment of rubber mount to bracket prior to removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Mount Alignment Mark

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Press out rubber mount with special tool 31 5 150 as shown.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Rubber Mount Using Special Tool (31 5 150)

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Installation:

Arrow on rubber mount must point to marking on bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Arrow On Rubber Mount

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Press in rubber mount with special tool 31 5 150 as shown.

Fig 4: Pressing In Rubber Mount Using Special Tool (31 5 150)

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