Rear CROSSMEMBER: Disassembly
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- Lay the crossmember right-side-up on a bench with the bushing to be removed hanging over the edge of the bench.
- Install cup, Special Tool 8173-1, in well of press, Special Tool C-4212F.
- Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8173-2, on end of the threaded push rod on Special Tool C-4212F.
- Install Special tool C-4212F with Special Tools 8173-1, and 8173-2, on bushing (Fig 1 ).
- Turn the threaded rod, pushing bushing down through crossmember and into cup 8173-1.
- Remove special tools, and bushing