Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Rear: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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There are 2 rear drive unit (RDU) rear bushings in the subframe, this procedure shows how to install one bushing. The procedure for the remaining RDU bushing is identical.
- Install the RDU bushing into the special tool.
- Install the special tool onto the RDU bushing.
- Install the RDU bushing into the subframe.
- Install the rear drive unit. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL article.
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Make sure the alignment marks on the special tool are aligned with the anti-rotation tabs on the RDU bushing.
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Make sure the alignment marks are properly aligned on both special tools and the anti-rotation tabs are properly seated in the special tool.
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Make sure the arrow on the special tool is visible on the bottom and facing away from the subframe. The arrow must remain straight so that the bushings are correctly indexed into the subframe.
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When installing the RDU bushing, 204-616/2 will fall away as the RDU bushing is installed into the subframe. The special tool does not control the depth of the bushing. The RDU bushing is fully seated when the special tool falls away from the subframe, do not continue to tighten the special tool.