33 17... Replacing rubber mount (with hydraulic damping)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 33 17... Replacing rubber mount (with hydraulic damping)
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Special tools required: 

  • 33 4 281
  • 33 4 351
  • 33 4 357
  • 33 4 358
  • 33 4 465
  • 33 4 466

Pulling out rubber mount: Pull out rubber mount with special tools 33 4 351, 33 4 281, 33 4 466 and 33 4 465.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Rubber Mount
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Installing rubber mount: Important! Coat bearing bush in rear axle support and new rubber mount with Circo Light.

Draw in rubber mount with end shown from front into rear axle carrier. In so doing, make sure that the arrows on the rubber mount point upwards.

Fig 2: Installing Rubber Mount
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Align special tool 33 4 358 with rubber mount using openings.

Fig 3: Align Special Tool 33 4 358 With Rubber Mount Using Openings
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Pull on rubber mount (1) with special tools 33 4 357, 33 4 358, 33 4 466 and 33 4 465 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Pull On Rubber Mount (1) With Special Tools
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