SUBFRAME, Bonded Rubber Mount In The Backward Direction Of Travel For V8 Engines, Repairing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal.Note The Following:

Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT [For transmission(s) 0C8] .

-- Install the subframe with new bolts -1-.

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It must be ensured that the thrust washer -2- is in the correct installation position.

-- The open side -arrow- of the thrust washer -2- must point opposite the direction of travel.

-- When tightening the bolt -arrow-, hold the thrust washer -3- in place using a Counterhold - Multiple Use:T10172A .

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Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use:T10172
Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 10:T10172/10
Thrust Washer

-- Install the universal joint -1- on the steering gear and tighten the bolt -arrow- to the specified torque.

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-- If present, bolt the heat shield -1- to the steering gear -2- -arrows-.

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