Axle Carrier Bushing

Axle Carrier Bushing

Service Repair No - 54.10.26





Special Service Tools

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.

NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the exhaust system.
3. Using a suitable jack, support the axle assembly.





4. Remove the axle carrier bushing heat shield.
^ Remove the two retaining bolts.





5. CAUTION: The bolts must only be used once.

Remove the axle carrier.
^ Remove and discard the three bolts retaining the axle carrier to the axle.
^ Remove the axle carrier bushing bolt.





6. NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

Using the special tools, remove the axle carrier bushing.

Installation





1. CAUTION: Make sure the bush is correctly aligned.

Using the special tools, install the axle carrier bushing.
2. Install the axle carrier.
^ Tighten the M 14 bolt to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the new axle carrier bracket bolts to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.), then a further 60 degrees.
3. Install the axle carrier bushing heat shield.
4. Remove the axle support.
5. Install the exhaust system.