SUBFRAME, Servicing, Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing For Rear Final Drive, All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles: Installing

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Installation Is The Reverse Of Removal, With Special Attention To The Following:

-- Note The Installation Position For The Rubber Bonded Bushing.

-- The Arrows On The Back Of The Rubber Bonded Bushing Must Point Up Or Down.

Fig 1: Arrows On The Back Of The Rubber Bonded Bushing Must Point Up Or Down

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-- Attach the tools and the bonded rubber bushing to the subframe as illustrated.

Fig 2: Attach Tools And Bonded Rubber Bushing To Subframe As Illustrated

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:T40185/2 . Side "B" must face the subframe.
:3301
:3346/3
:T40185/9
Subframe
Bonded rubber bushing
:T40185/8

-- Install the bearing all the way into the subframe while turning at the :3346/3 and counter-holding at the :T40185/9 .

NOTE:

If Paint Damage Has Occurred During Bearing Replacement, Repair Using Corrosion Protection, Primer And Black Top Coat.