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33 17... Replacing rubber mount

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Special tools required: 

Withdrawing rubber mount: Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 4 282, 33 4 281, 33 4 466, 33 4 465 and nut (1).

Fig 1: Withdrawing Rubber Mount
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Installing rubber mount: Important! Coat bearing bush in rear axle support and new rubber mount with Circo Light. Align rubber mount by way of elongated hole (1) to vehicle transversal direction.

Fig 2: Align Rubber Mount By Way Of Elongated Hole To Vehicle Transversal Direction
G00495547Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Insert rubber mount (1) in special tool 33 4 283. Align rubber mount (1) by way of elongated hole to vehicle transversal direction. Draw in rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 4 282, 33 4 283, 33 4 284, 33 4 466 33 4 465 2and as far as it will go.

Fig 3: Insert Rubber Mount (1) In Special Tool
G00495548Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.