Rear Axle Trailing Arm Bushing(s) - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Vehicle Damage Warnings .

1. Raise and support vehicle. Be sure not to place frame contact hoist rear lift arms in position that will hinder axle trailing arm bushing access. Maintenance





2. On each side of vehicle, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly (1).





3. Support each side of axle at coil springs. Place just enough load on jack stands to support axle at rear.





4. On each side of vehicle, remove nut (1) and thru-bolt (3) fastening axle trailing arm (2) to forward mounting bracket (4) on body.





5. Pull forward end of axle trailing arms (2) downward just enough for bushings to clear mounting brackets (1). It may be necessary to place a wood block between arms and underbody to keep arms in this position.





6. Assemble special tools Remover 10106-3 (1) and Receiver 10106-4 (3) on Press C-4212F (4).
7. Place special tool assembly over bushing (2 and trailing arm (5) as shown. When properly installed, Press screw-drive will be toward outside of vehicle. Note notch in Receiver 10106-4 (3) (not shown in figure) should be placed straight back toward rear axle once installed.
8. Tighten Press (4) screw-drive, pressing bushing (2) out of trailing arm (5) into Receiver.
9. Remove tools and bushing from trailing arm. Discard used bushing.
10. If opposite side trailing arm bushing needs to be removed, repeat 6 through 9 on opposite side bushing.