Removing the rubber mount at the front rear axle differential

WARNING: Motor vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

Observe safety information on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work

Remove the left and right camber control arm COVER .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove the rear HEAT SHIELD .
Lower rear axle DIFFERENTIAL .

Pull out and remove the rubber mount with special tools 0 496 500 (33 0 021), 0 496 501 (33 0 022), 0 496 505 (33 0 026) and 0 496 506 (33 0 027) .

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