Axle Carrier Bushing: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
Place the special tool on the insulator and index-mark the housing in line with the arrow on the special tool.

Fig 1: Marking Index Mark On Housing
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Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the insulator flange and the axle housing. Record the measurement.

Fig 2: Measuring Gap Between Insulator Flange And Axle Housing
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Tap the special tool on between the axle housing and the insulator flange.

Fig 3: Tapping Special Tool On Between Axle Housing And Insulator Flange
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Assemble the remaining remover tools. Remove and discard the insulator.

Fig 4: Removing Insulator
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