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Bushing -- Front Drive Unit -- RH - Remove and Replace: Install

  1. Set up the bushing tool to press in the new bushing.
    NOTE: Use cups "L", "J", and "C" when assembling the special tool, as shown.
    NOTE: Make sure the rubber tab is visible at the top of cup "J".
    NOTE: Cups "L", "J", and "C" used to install the bushing
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    NOTE: Rubber tab visible at the top of cup "J"
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  2. Turn the bearing-side bushing tool nut with a wrench until the bushing flange makes contact with the front drive unit.
    CAUTION: Apply torque only to the bearing-side bushing tool nut.
    NOTE: While installing the bushing, make sure the rubber tab remains visible at the top of cup "J".
    NOTE: Apply torque only to the nut highlighted red
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  3. Separate the bushing tool, and then remove it from the drive unit.
  4. Make sure the bushing alignment lug is oriented to 12 o'clock.
    NOTE: Other assemblies hidden for clarity
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  5. Install the front subframe assembly on the vehicle.
  6. Check the vehicle wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary. See FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK .