Axle Pivot Bushing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger and 1996 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove coil spring. See COIL SPRING . If left axle bushing is to be replaced, remove axle pivot bolt. Pull pivot end of axle downward until bushing is exposed.
- If pivot bushing in right axle is to be removed, right axle must be removed to gain access to pivot bushing. Remove axle. See AXLE .
- Install Forcing Screw (T78P-5638-A1), Bushing Remover (T80T-5638-A2) and Receiver Cup (T78P-5638-A3) onto pivot bushing. Install Spacers (T82T-3006-AH) as necessary. Turn forcing screw and remove pivot bushing. See Fig 1 .