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Front Case Bushings




Special Tools:






Disassembly





1. Using the (A) Seal Remover and the (B) Impact Slide Hammer, remove the front case bushing.

Assembly





1. NOTE: The front case bushing has three lube grooves. The rear case bushing has one lube groove.

Place the (A) front case bushing onto the (B) Rear Case Bushing Replacer.





2. Place the (A) front case bushing with the (B) Rear Case Bushing Replacer and the (C) 127-mm (5-inch) Threaded Drawbar through the case and into the rear case bushing.





3. CAUTION: Make sure the bushing and tool are centered in the bore.

Place the other portion of the (A) Rear Case Bushing Replacer over the (B) 127-mm (5-inch) Threaded Drawbar. Then, install the (C) washer and the (D) nut hand-tight.





4. Hold the (A) Drawbar with a 1/2-inch wrench while turning the (B) nut with a 1-1/8-inch wrench until the front case bushing is fully seated. Remove the tools.