33 11... Removing and installing/replacing vibration absorber

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 33 11... Removing and installing/replacing vibration absorber
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Vibration absorber to anti-roll bar, right: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Installation note: 

Replace screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screws
G08484378Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vibration absorber to rear axle differential, front right: 

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 3AZ

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Installation note: 

Replace nut.

First, screw the rear axle differential to the rear axle support with the specified tightening torque.

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Nut
G08484379Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vibration absorber to rear axle differential: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 3AZ

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screw
G08484380Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vibration absorber to rear axle support, front: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 33 4AZ

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screws
G08484381Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vibration absorber to rear adapter: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 11 10AZ .

Remove vibration absorber (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Vibration Absorber And Screw
G08484382Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Vibration absorber to front adapter: 

Support rear axle differential.

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ .

Remove screw and vibration absorber (2).

Installation note: 

Replace nut (1) and screw.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Adapter Vibration Absorber And Screw
G08484383Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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