Axle Carrier Bushing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All bushings
- Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .
- Measure and record the width of the gap between the bushing front lip and the housing. Mark the housing at the point where the measurement was taken.
Axle tube bushing
- Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.Fig 2: Positioning Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer And Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rear housing bushing
- Position the Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.Fig 3: Positioning Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover And Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Front housing bushing
- Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE AND SEAL .
- Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.Fig 4: Positioning Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer And Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
All bushings
- Inspect the bushing bores for wear or damage.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the axle assembly from the jack.