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Rear Axle Housing Support Insulator

Rear Axle Housing Support Insulator

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Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. Remove the rear axle assembly.





2. Insert the forcing screw through the adapter and the frame support insulator.





3. Thread the bushing remover on the forcing screw.
4. Tighten the special tool to remove the frame support insulator.





5. Remove the four bolts attaching the torque arm to the axle housing.





6. Measure and record the distance the insulator extends from the face of the torque arm.





7. Using a suitable press and the special tools, remove the torque arm insulator from the torque arm.

Installation





1. Using a suitable press and the special tools, install the new torque arm insulator to the previously recorded depth.





2. Position the special tools on the rear of the crossmember.





3. Position the new insulator and thread the special tools together.
4. Tighten the forcing screw to seat and position the new insulator.





5. Install the torque arm on the rear axle housing.
6. Install the rear axle assembly.