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AR33.15-P-0160-02T Press Torque Strut Rubber Bushing In/Out



AR33.15-P-0160-02T Press torque strut rubber bushing in/out
- except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series"


Special Tools:





Variants of rubber mounts

Component Identification:





A Conventional rubber mount
a = 45 mm

B Hydro-mount
b = 60 mm

Press out

Component Identification:





1 Apply extraction tool to the unchamfered side of the torque strut and press out the rubber mount (1).

Variant A:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 04 (4) out of the press-out and press-in tool.

Variant B:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 05 (4) out of the press-out and press-in tool.

2 Check bearing seat in torque strut (2).

Should the bearing seat have clearly noticeable scores, the torque strut (2) should be replaced

Pressing in
3 Turn over the torque strut (2) and align the rubber mount (1) at the chamfered side (chamfer 2 mm x 46 degrees).

During alignment pay attention to the installation position of the rubber mount (1). The elongated hole (3) must point to the center of the ball head (4).

Component Identification:





Variant A

The raised bead (5) can point upwards or downwards.

Component Identification:





Variant B

The lug (6) and the ball head thread (4) must point in the same direction.

Component Identification:





4 Press in rubber mount (1) up to stop.

Variant A:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 07 (7) from the press-out and press in tool.

Variant B:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 05 (7) from the press-out and press in tool.

Component Identification:





5 Turn around the torque strut (2), change the press-in tool and press the rubber mount (1) all the way in to the stop once again.

Variant A:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 04 (4) out of the press-out and press-in tool.

Variant B:

Use 220 589 06 43 06 (6) and 220 589 06 43 09 (4) out of the press-out and press-in tool.