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Axle Pivot Bushings: Installation

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CAUTION: The new pivot bushing must be free of grease, oil or other contamination.
  1. Position the new pivot bushing. Make sure the flanged end of the pivot bushing faces the front of the vehicle. Position the adapters and the new pivot bushing on the front axle. See Figure .
  2. Press the new pivot bushing into the front axle, leaving 0.210-0.290" (5.33-7.37 mm) clearance between the pivot bushing flange and the front axle.
  3. Position the front axle, bolt and nut into the pivot bracket. Tighten the nut hand-tight. Install the front coil spring. Lower the vehicle and, with the vehicle weight on the suspension, tighten the axle pivot nut. Tighten all nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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