Assembly - Rear Bushing - Hydro

ASSEMBLY - REAR BUSHING - HYDRO

CAUTION: Do not apply grease or any other type of lubricant to the arm stem where the bushing is to be mounted. Such action will reduce proper bushing adhesion to arm.

1. Secure lower control arm in a vise.

NOTE: Hydro bushings and grooves on control arm stems are unique for right and left sides. Left side bushing master spline and control arm groove are on the top (when mounted on vehicle). Right side bushing master spline and control arm groove are on the bottom (when mounted on vehicle).

2. Align master spline on bushing inner sleeve with groove on lower control arm rear bushing stem (Figure 1). Start bushing on stem by hand.




Figure 1 BUSHING MASTER SPLINE LINED UP WITH GROOVE (RIGHT SIDE SHOWN)






3. Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8460, over bushing and lower control arm as shown (Figure 2). Engage flange on lower control arm with tips of Bridge, Special Tool 8460-1 as shown (Figure 2). The contoured side of Installer Cup, Special Tool 8460-2, should be fitted up against rear of the bushing.




Figure 2 HYDRO-BUSHING INSTALLATION






4. Begin to tighten forcing screw. As bushing nears lower control arm flange, place Spacer Plate, Special Tool 8460-4 between flange and bushing inner sleeve, straddling the stem as shown (Figure 3).




Figure 3 SPACER PLATE POSITIONED






5. Install bushing up against Spacer Plate, tightening the bridge forcing screw with a torque wrench until approximately 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) torque is reached. This will properly space bushing on the stem in relation to the flange.
6. Back off the forcing screw and remove tool.
7. Install lower control arm on vehicle.