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Rear of Axle Support


Replacing Rubber Mount For Final Drive Mounting At Rear

Note: (M3 models) Rubber mounts cannot be replaced, final drive cover must be replaced.





Remove final drive.
Remove rubber mount with special tools 33 3 314 / 315 and 33 4 181 / 183.

Caution: Observe installation position of rubber mount.

Rubber mount and bearing bush free of grease!





Installation position of rubber mount up to 8/99:
1. Arrow of lettering "TOP" must point upwards
2. Lettering "TOP" must be located in left direction of travel





Installation position of rubber mount from 8/99:
1. Arrows of lettering "TOP" must point upwards
2. Lettering "TOP" must be located in right direction of travel





Install rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 3 314 / 315 and 33 4 182 / 184 up to stop.