Axle Pivot Bushing: Installation

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CAUTION: The new pivot bushing must be free of grease, oil or other contamination.

Fig 1: Positioning New Pivot Bushing On Front Axle

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Position the new pivot bushing.
- Position the special tools and the new pivot bushing on the front axle.
Press the new pivot bushing into the front axle, leaving the specified clearance between the pivot bushing flange and the front axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Clearance Between Pivot Bushing Flange And Front Axle
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Position the front axle, bolt and nut into the pivot bracket. Tighten the nut hand-tight.

Fig 3: Positioning Front Axle, Bolt And Nut Into Pivot Bracket
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Install the front coil spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING .
Lower the vehicle and, with the vehicle weight on the suspension, tighten the axle pivot nut.

Fig 4: Tightening Axle Pivot Nut
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