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Axle Beam Pivot Bushing

Removal

1) This procedure is for replacing bushing with axle beam installed in vehicle. Raise vehicle and support with saftey stands, under vehicle body.

2) With no pressure on beam, remove nuts retaining axle beam to body and tap out pivot bolt.

3) Press out bushing. Select new bushing and press bushing into place.

Installation

Loosely install mounting on axle beam. Concave washer and bolt head must face toward outside of vehicle. Bolt head must recess into washer. Align mount as shown in Fig. Fig 1. Tighten pivot bolt nut. Lower Vehicle.

Fig 1: Correct Alignment of Axle Beam Mounting Pad
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