Bushing

Bushing








Special Tool(s)
Removal

1. NOTE: Axle tube bushing removal shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.

Remove the front axle assembly.





2. Position the tube bushing removal tools.
1. Position the Bushing Cup Remover/Replacer.
2. Position the Drawbolt.
3. Thread the Bushing Remover on the Drawbolt.





3. Tighten the Drawbolt to remove the tube bushing.

Installation





1. NOTE: Axle tube bushing installation shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure. Position the tube bushing and the tube bushing installation tools.

1. Position the tube bushing.
2. Position the Ring Gauge.
3. Position the Bushing Collet Replacer.
4. Position the Bushing Cup Remover/Replacer.
5. Position the Drawbolt.
6. Thread the Bushing Replacer on the Drawbolt.





2. Tighten the Drawbolt to install the tube bushing.
^ Remove the tools.
3. Install the front axle assembly.
4. Check the fluid level and fill the axle to specification.
^ Use Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C1 97-A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.