Bushing-Rear CROSSMEMBER Spring Link: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Access and remove rear spring on side of repair. (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SPRING - REMOVAL)

Fig 1: HEADLAMP LEVELING SENSOR
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Export Only - If servicing right side bushing, disconnect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).

Fig 2: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
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Remove bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember.

Position spring link downward, away from bushing in crossmember.

Fig 3: SPRING LINK BUSHING REMOVAL

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1 - BUSHING

2 - REMOVER 9032-2

3 - PRESS C-4212F

4 - RECEIVER 9032-1

NOTE: Prior to using Press (3), Special Tool C-4212F, lubricate screw-drive threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

Assemble tools over bushing as shown in Fig 3 (See following list). Ensure Receiver, Special Tool 9032-1, sets against crossmember and not welds.
1. (2) Remover 9032-2
2. (3) Press C-4212F
3. (4) Receiver 9032-1
Tighten Press screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.