Bushing

Bushing

Part 1 Of 2:

Special Tool(s)
Removal

1. NOTE: Axle tube bushing removal shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.

Remove the front axle assembly.





2. Position the tube bushing removal tools.
1 Position the Bushing Cup Remover/Replacer.
2 Position the Drawbolt.
3 Thread the Bushing Remover on the Drawbolt.





3. Tighten the Drawbolt to remove the tube bushing.

Installation





1. NOTE: Axle tube bushing installation shown, axle housing bushing is a similar procedure.

Position the tube bushing and the tube bushing installation tools.
1 Position the tube bushing.
2 Position the Ring Gauge.
3 Position the Bushing Collet Replacer.
4 Position the Bushing Cup Remover/Replacer.
5 Position the Drawbolt.
6 Thread the Bushing Replacer on the Drawbolt.





2. Tighten the Drawbolt to install the tube bushing.
^ Remove the tools.
3. Install the front axle assembly.
4. Check the fluid level and fill the axle to specification.
^ Use Motorcraft SAE 8OW90 Thermally Stable 4x4 Axle Lubricant meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. If equipped with air suspension, reactivate the system by turning on the air suspension switch.