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Axle Carrier Bushing

Axle Carrier Bushing











Removal
1. Remove the axle assembly.
2. Place the special tool on the insulator and index-mark the housing in line with the arrow on the special tool.





3. Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the insulator flange and the axle housing. Record the measurement.





4. Tap the special tool on between the axle housing and the insulator flange.





5. Assemble the remaining remover tools. Remove and discard the insulator.





Installation
1. Set the new insulator in the housing bore and install the special tools. Align the arrow marks on the special tool with the index mark on the axle housing.





2. Draw the insulator into the housing to the measured gap earlier in this procedure.





3. Install the axle assembly.