Axle Carrier Bushing: Installation

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Axle tube bushing

Position the bushing and the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

Fig 1: Installing Axle Tube Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rear housing bushing
Position the bushing and the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Housing Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Front housing bushing
Position the bushing and the Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Dust Seal Installer, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown in illustration. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.

Fig 3: Installing Front Differential Housing Bushing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the U-joint flange. For additional information, refer to DRIVE PINION FLANGE AND SEAL .
All bushings
Install the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to AXLE ASSEMBLY .