Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Front: Installation

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NOTE: There are 2 RDU front 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 204-616/2.

Fig 1: Installing RDU Bushing Into SST (RDU 204-616/2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks are properly aligned on both 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 204-616/2 onto the RDU bushing.

Fig 2: Installing SST (RDU 204-616/2) Onto RDU Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the RDU 204-616/2 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.

NOTE: When installing the RDU bushing, RDU 204-618/2 will fall away as the RDU bushing is installed into the subframe. The RDU 204-616/2 does not control the depth of the bushing. The RDU bushing is fully seated when the RDU 204-616/2 falls away from the subframe, do not continue to tighten the RDU 204-616.

Install the RDU bushing into the subframe.

Fig 3: Installing RDU Bushing Into Subframe
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RDU . REFER to AXLE ASSEMBLY .