Installation Position, Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position, Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

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The notch -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 hydraulic bonded rubber bushing -4- in the guide link -5- paying close attention to the installed position.

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing In Guide Link, Installed Position

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-- Order the special tools as illustrated.

NOTE:

Do not tilt the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing when installing it.

-- Install the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing -4- into the guide link -5-.

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

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

Fig 3: Check Press-In Depth Of Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing Inside The Guide Link

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Dimension -a- = 18 mm.

-- If dimension -a- if not reached, then press the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing again.

-- Install the guide link. Refer to GUIDE LINK .