Reaction Shaft Support Bushing Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Assemble Bushing Remover Tools SP-1191, 3633 and 5324 (Fig 1). Do not clamp any part of reaction shaft or support in vise.
- Hold Cup Tool SP-3633 firmly against reaction shaft and thread remover SP-5324 into bushing as far as possible by hand. Then thread remover tool 3-4 additional turns into bushing with a wrench.
- Turn remover tool hex nut down against remover cup to pull bushing from shaft. Clean all chips from shaft after bushing removal.
- Lightly grip old bushing in vise or with pliers and back remover tool out of bushing.
- Assemble Bushing Installer Tools C-4171 and SP-5325 (Fig 1).
- Slide new bushing onto Installer Tool SP-5325.
- Position reaction shaft support upright on a clean smooth surface.
- Align bushing in bore. Then tap bushing into place until Bushing Installer SP-5325 bottoms.
- Clean reaction shaft support thoroughly after installing bushing.