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

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Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Rubber mounts must always be replaced in pairs (John Cooper Works).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Mark Of Rubber Mount To Bracket Prior

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (31 5 150)

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Installation:

Arrow on rubber mount must point to marking on bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Alignment Mark Of Rubber Mount To Bracket Prior

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Mount With Special Tool (31 5 150)

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