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22 31 001 Replacing Rubber Mount For Transmission Mounting



22 31 001 Replacing Rubber Mount For Transmission Mounting (4WD)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection
- Replace centre silencer (only E9x N53)
- Remove complete exhaust system
- Support transmission with hydraulic lifting equipment
- Remove heat shields
- Release front propeller shaft, bind side
- Release rear propeller shaft, bind side
- Remove cross member from transfer box







Necessary preliminary tasks:
Lower transmission with hydraulic lifting equipment.
Mount special tools 22 1 042 / 22 1 041 on transfer box.
Pull out rubber mount with thrust plate 22 1 043 by means of spindle 33 4 460 and nut 22 1 017.







Bolt special tool 22 1 044 to transfer box.
Insert special tool 22 1 045 with bolt into recesses of rubber mount.
Draw in rubber mount with special tool 33 4 460 .

Installation note:
Pay attention to installation position of rubber mount.
Coat housing bore and rubber mount with Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Department.