Press torque strut rubber bushing in/out - AR33.15-P-0160-02EW

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MODEL 212, 218 In a removed condition

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (212 589 00 43 00)

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Mark

Mark rubber mount (1) relative to strut rod (2).
Shown on model 212 without 4MATIC

Fig 2: Mark Rubber Mount Relative To Strut Rod - Shown On Model 212 Without 4Matic
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Press out

All listed special tools are available in the extraction and insertion tool 212 589 00 43 00.
Attach the extraction tool to the non-chamfered side of the strut rod (2) and press out rubber mount (1).
Use 212 589 00 43 01 (3), 212 589 00 43 03 (4) from the extraction and insertion tool.
Check bearing seat in torque strut (2).
Should the bearing seat have clearly noticeable scores, the torque strut (2) should be replaced

Fig 3: Attaching Extraction Tool To Non-Chamfered Side Of Strut Rod
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Vehicles without 4MATIC

Fig 4: Rubber Mount And Strut Rod Markings - Vehicles Without 4MATIC
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Vehicles with 4MATIC

Fig 5: Rubber Mount And Strut Rod Marking - Vehicle With 4MATIC
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Press in
Attach chamfered side of rubber mount (1) to chamfered side of strut rod (2).
Align marking of rubber mount (A) with marking of strut rod (B). Vehicles without 4Matic: Align marking for bearing core (C) with ball head. Vehicles with 4Matic: During alignment pay attention to the installation position of the rubber mount (1).

Generally, the rubber mount (1) is to be positioned in the strut rod (2) such that, in the installation position for the strut rod (2), the marking for the rubber mount (A) faces down and the marking for the bearing core (C) outwards (wheel side).
Attach insertion tool to the chamfered side of the strut rod (2) and press in rubber mount (1) as far as the end stop.
Use 212 589 00 43 04 (5), 212 589 00 43 03 (4) from the extraction and insertion tool.

Fig 6: Attaching Insertion Tool To Chamfered Side Of Strut Rod
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Turn over strut rod (2) and press rubber mount (1) again back as far as the end stop.
Use 212 589 00 43 04 (5), 212 589 00 43 03 (4) from the extraction and insertion tool.

Fig 7: Pressing Rubber Mount
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