Axle Housing Bushing

Axle Housing Bushing

Special Service Tools






Remover rear differential rear bush

502-009/2





Hydraulic two legged puller

211-294





Adaptor/button

205-825/4





Installer rear differential front bush

205-825/3





Receiver cup rear differential front bush

205-825/5





Bearing Housing

205-825/6





Bearing Set for 16mm Bolt 51203





Remover/Installer long 16mm bolt

205-825/7





Nut for long 16mm bolt

205-825/8

Removal

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 muffler assembly. For additional information, refer to Muffler




3 Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
- Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.




4
CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.
Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
- Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.




5
CAUTION: Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.
Using a suitable jack, lower the front of the axle.
- Remove the axle front retaining bolt.




6 Using the special tools, remove the axle housing bushing.

Installation





1 Using the special tools, install the axle housing bushing.
2
CAUTION: Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.
Using a suitable jack, raise the front of the differential.
- Install the axle front retaining bolt.
- Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
3 Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
- Tighten the new Torx bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).
4 Install the fuel tank heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Install the muffler assembly. For additional information, refer to Muffler