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Removal & Installation: Bushing: Installation

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    NOTE: Axle tube bushing installation shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.
    Fig 1: Positioning Tube Bushing & Tube Bushing Installation Tools
    G03434856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  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.
  2. Tighten the Drawbolt to install the tube bushing.
    • Remove the tools.
    Fig 2: Tightening Drawbolt
    G03434857Courtesy 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 with lubricant.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.
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