Replacing Two Rubber Mounts (Rear) for Rear Axle Carrier

33 33 101 Replacing two rubber mounts (rear) for rear axle carrier

Special tools required:





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Lower rear axle support

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 140, 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as shown.





If necessary, screw new thrust pieces 33 4 149 with countersunk screws on special tool 33 4 140.





Coat top edge of rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Fit special tool 33 4 441 on rubber mount in such a way that edge of rubber mount disappears in special tool.

Oil special tool 33 4 436 slightly before use.

Align special tool 33 4 140 by way of openings in rubber mount.

Note:
Ensure it is correctly supported on bearing bushing of rear axle carrier.

Pull rubber mount with special tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 and 33 4 431 out of bearing bush.

Installation:
Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light (refer to BMW Parts Service).

Insert special tool 33 4 444 in opening on rear axle carrier to avoid damaging the rear axle carrier when drawing in the rubber mount.





Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

If necessary, assemble special tool 33 4 442, 33 4 443, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as shown.

Align rubber mount by way of arrow to direction of travel.

Draw in rubber mount as far as it will go.





After installation:
^ Bleed braking system