33 33 091 Replacing Both Rubber Mounts For Rear Axle Carrier (Front Left and Right Only)

33 33 091 - Replacing both rubber mounts for rear axle carrier (M3 front left and right only)





Special tools required:






Note:
On the M3 the front rubber mounts must be drawn from above into the rear axle carrier.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete rear axle carrier [1][2]33 31 000 Removing and Installing Complete Rear Axle Support





If necessary, assemble special tools 33 4 140, 33 4 142 and 33 4 147 as illustrated.

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





Oil special tool 33 4 436 slightly before use.

Withdraw rubber mount from bearing bushing with special tools 33 4 436, 33 4 437, 33 4 140 and 33 4 431.

Note:
Make sure special tool 33 4 140 is correctly supported on bearing bushing of rear axle carrier.

Fit special tool 33 4 431 on rubber mount in such a way that edge of rubber mount disappears in special tool.





Important!
Arrows (1) must point in direction of longitudinal axis!

Opening (2) on underside must point to left!





Installation:
Coat new rubber mount with Circo Light (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).

Oil special tool 33 4 434 slightly before use.

Draw in new rubber mount with special tools 33 4 432, 33 4 433, 33 4 435 and 33 4 434 as far as it will go.





After installation:

- Bleed braking system 34 00 050 Bleeding Brake System With DSC