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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Tube T40185/2. Side "B" must face the subframe.
Subframe Bushing Tool Kit 3301
Bearing Installer - Control Arm - Nut 3346/3
Spindle T40185/9
Subframe
Bonded rubber bushing
Thrust Washer T40185/8

-- Install the bearing all the way into the subframe while turning at the Nut - Component3346/3 and counter-holding at the Spindle T40185/9.

NOTE:

If paint damage has occurred during bearing replacement, repair using corrosion protection, primer and black top coat.