Axle Carrier Bushing

Axle Carrier Bushing

Special Tool(s):

Removal

All bushings

1. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the axle assembly from the jack.

Remove the front drive axle assembly.
2. Measure and record the width of the gap between the bushing front lip and the housing. Mark the housing at the point where the measurement was taken.

Axle tube bushing
3. Position the special tools as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

Rear housing bushing
4. Position the special tools as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

Front housing bushing
5. Remove the universal joint flange.
6. Position the special tools as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.

All bushings
7. Inspect the bushing bores for wear or damage.

Installation

Axle tube bushing
1. Position the bushing and the special tools as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

Rear housing bushing
2. Position the bushing and the special tools as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

Front housing bushing
3. Position the bushing and the special tools as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

4. Install the universal joint flange.

All bushings
5. Install the front drive axle assembly.