Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Rear: Installation

NOTE: There are 2 RDU rear bushings in the rear subframe. This procedure shows how to install one bushing. The procedure for the remaining RDU bushing is identical.

NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks on the RDU 204-616 /2 are aligned with the anti-rotation tabs on the RDU bushing.

Install the RDU bushing into the RDU 204-616 .

Fig 1: Locating Alignment Marks And Anti-Rotation Tabs
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks are properly aligned on both the RDU 204-616 /1 and RDU 204-616 /2 and the anti-rotation tabs are properly seated in the RDU 204-616 .

Install the RDU 204-616 onto the RDU bushing.

Fig 2: Installing RDU Bushing Into Rear Drive Unit (RDU)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the RDU 204-616 /2 is visable on the bottom and is facing away from the subframe. The arrow must remain straight so the bushings are correctly indexed into the subframe.

NOTE: When installing the RDU bushing, RDU 204-616 /2 will fall away as the RDU bushing is installed into the subframe. The RDU 204-616 does not control the depth of the bushing. The RDU bushing is fully seated when the RDU 204-616 /3 and RDU 204-616 /1 fall away from the subframe, do not continue to tighten the RDU 204-616 .

Install the RDU bushing into the subframe.
Install the RDU. REFER to AXLE ASSEMBLY .