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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.

NOTE:

Rear axle bushings must ONLY be replaced pairwise.

  1. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
  2. With the aid of a second mechanic, place the rear axle onto a work bench.
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    Mark the installation position (1) for the rear axle bushing (2) on the rear axle using a permanent marker.

    Use upper gap of bushing for alignment.

  4. Place a drip pan under the axle.
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    Drill 8 times all around through rubber (1) bushing with a 10 mm (0.4 in) drill.

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    Carefully jigsaw around the bushing core (1) of the rear axle bushing. Use the lowest bore (2) to insert saw.

  7. Remove the bushing core from the bushing.
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    Remove the bushing (1), using the CH-48377-1  chisel (2) and a hammer.