Installing Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Transfer the marking of the press-in depth from the old bonded rubber bushing to the new one.

-- Lightly coat the new bonded rubber bushing with Installation Lubricant --. Refer to the Parts information.

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The groove on the inner core -1- is on the steering axle and faces the inside of the guide link.

The arrow -2- faces the inside of the guide link.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing -4- in the guide link -5-. Pay attention to the installed position

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-- Order the special tools as illustrated.

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Bonded rubber bushing
Guide link
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NOTE:

Do not tilt the bonded rubber bushing when installing it.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing -4- in the guide link -5-.

-- Pay close attention to the marking -arrow-.

-- Check the depth -a- of the bonded rubber bushing inside the guide link.

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Dimension -a- = 18 mm.

-- If dimension -a- has not been reached, then press the bonded rubber bushing again.

-- Install the guide link. Refer to GUIDE LINK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .