33 32 042 Replacing a rubber mount in trailing arm, front

Special tools required: 

• 2 361 473
• 2 361 474
• 2 361 475
• 33 3 011
• 33 4 450
• 2 361 480
• 2 361 477

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRAILING ARM .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

Pull out screw.

Remove the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Fig 1: Trailing Arm Bearing Support And Nut

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Pull out rubber mount with special tools 2 361 473 , 2 361 474 , 2 361 475 and 33 3 011 .

Attention  !

Risk of damage!

Position special tool 2 361 475 in such a way that the recesses on the special tool align with the notches (1) on the trailing arm.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Rubber Mount With Special Tools

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Installation: 

When pulling in the rubber mount (1), the slot (2) has to be positioned in regards to the trailing arm as shown in the graphic.

Fig 3: Rubber Mount And Slot Position

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Pull together the rubber mount (1) using the special tool 33 4 450 .

Position the rubber mount (1) on the trailing arm.

• Make absolutely sure the rubber mount is in its proper installation position!
Fig 4: Rubber Mount Using Special Tool
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Mount special tools 2 361 480 , 2 361 477 and 33 3 011 .

Pull special tool 2 361 480 over rubber mount (1).

Insert rubber mount (1) to the point where special tool 33 4 450 abuts with trailing arm.

Remove special tool 33 4 450 .

Insert rubber mount (1) to limit position.

Fig 5: Inserting Rubber Mount Using Special Tools

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Position the trailing arm bearing support (2).

Replace nut (1).

Insert bolt and screw on nut (1).

Adjust the trailing arm bearing support to dimension A in relation to the trailing arm.

• Dimension A = 18 mm (± 3 mm)

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 4AZ .

Fig 6: Adjusting Trailing Arm Bearing Support

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Required follow-up work: 

• Carry out wheel alignment procedure. Refer to ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .