Front

Damping Bushing Replacement- Front

^ Tools Required
- J 42112 Differential Support Bushing Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Use a transmission jack to support the differential.
3. Remove the differential support bracket lower bolts (1).





4. Disconnect the automatic level control height sensor link.
5. Slightly lower the front of the differential.





6. Remove the differential support bracket upper bolt from the differential support bracket.
7. Remove the differential support bracket.





8. In a press, assemble the components of the J 42112 in order to press the bushing from the bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Align the new bushing in the bracket so that the slots (arrows) on the rubber are parallel to the bracket.





2. In a press, assemble the components of the J 42112 in order to press the bushing into the bracket.





3. Install the upper bracket bolt through the bushing. The bolt cannot be inserted into the bushing when the bracket is in the installed position.
4. Install the differential support bracket to the differential.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to the differential support bracket (2).
^ Tighten the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) then an additional 38 degrees.
6. Slightly raise the front of the differential.
7. Install the differential support bracket.
8. Install the differential support bracket upper bolt (1).
^ Tighten the differential support bracket upper bolt (1) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).





9. Connect the automatic level control height sensor link.
10. Remove the transmission jack.
11. Lower the vehicle.