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Removal And Installation: Bushing: Installation

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    NOTE: Axle tube bushing installation shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.
  1. Position the tube bushing and the tube bushing installation tools.
    1. Position the tube bushing.
    2. Position the Ring Gauge.
    3. Position the Bushing Collet Replacer.
    4. Position the Bushing Cup Remover/Replacer.
    5. Position the Drawbolt.
    6. Thread the Bushing Replacer on the Drawbolt.
      Fig 1: Positioning Tube Bushing & Tube Bushing Installation Tools
      G01291757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Tighten the Drawbolt to install the tube bushing.
    • Remove the tools.
      Fig 2: Tightening Drawbolt To Install Tube Bushing
      G01291758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the front axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY-FRONT .
  4. Check the fluid level and fill the axle to specification.
    • Use Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.