Axle Carrier Bushing

Axle Carrier Bushing













Removal

All bushings

1. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the axle assembly from the jack.
Remove the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to Axle Assembly Axle Assembly.

2. Measure and record the width of the gap between the bushing front lip and the housing. Mark the housing at the point where the measurement was taken.





Axle tube bushing

3. Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.





Rear housing bushing

4. Position the Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.





Front housing bushing

5. Remove the pinion flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange and Seal Front Drive Axle/Differential.

6. Position the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Turn in the drawbar to remove the bushing.





All bushings

7. Inspect the bushing bores for wear or damage.

Installation

Axle tube bushing

1. Position the bushing and the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.





Rear housing bushing

2. Position the bushing and the Front Axle Mounting Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer, Front Axle Mounting Bushing Cup Remover and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.





Front housing bushing

3. Position the bushing and the Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Dust Seal Installer, Front Differential Housing Bushing Remover, Front Differential Mounting Bushing Installer and Front Axle Mounting Bushing Drawbolt Installer as shown. Draw the bushing into the bushing bore to the same depth and point measured before removal.





4. Install the U-joint flange. For additional information, refer to Drive Pinion Flange and Seal Front Drive Axle/Differential.

All bushings

5. Install the axle assembly. For additional information, refer to Axle Assembly Axle Assembly.