Vehicles before change point in 1982
REPLACING REAR AXLE CARRIER RUBBER MOUNT
Remove and install thrust strut - 33 33 001.
Detach rubber mount from rear axle carrier.
Installation: Torque values¹).


33 33 001
¹) See Specifications

Press rear axle carrier forward and remove
rubber mount.

Rubber mount layout.

Important: Don´t mix up left and right rubber
mounts, which have different outside paint
colors for identification.
A Gray outside paint = left side
B Black outside paint = right side
If rubber mounts cannot be identified by their
outside paint, proceed as follows.
Place rubber mounts next to each other.
Openings in rubber mounts must run from
inside to outside in forward direction.

Vehicles after change point in 1982
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT
FOR REAR AXLE CARRIER
Remove rear seat.
Detach strut.

Knock out threaded pin upwards.
Caution!
Do not damage threads.
If applicable, cut off protruding rubber in
openings.

Place Special Tool 33 3 102 between body and
rear axle carrier on rubber mount and screw in
Special Tool 33 3 101.
Apply Special Tool 00 8 550 with claws in
openings, bolt on Special Tool 33 3 101 and
pull out rubber mount.

Place Special Tool 33 3 106 between body and
rear axle carrier on edge of bushing and screw in
Special Tool 33 3 103.
Coat rubber mount with diluted Cresta, lubricating
oil II or relaxed water and apply on rear axle
carrier.
Pull in rubber mount with Special Tools
33 3 105 and 33 3 104.