Removal And Installation: Removal

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1. Remove the rear muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2. Remove the rear differential. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. Raise the vehicle and using a suitable marking device, mark the position of the crossmember on the rear frame rails (1).

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4. Support the crossmember (1) with a suitable lifting device and remove the front and rear bolts (2).

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   1 - Kit, Pressing Tool 2026900170

   2 - 2046501130 Receiver, Large Bushing Remover

   3 - 2046502130 Remover, Large Bushing

5. Lower the crossmember as necessary and assemble tools over isolator as shown.
   NOTE:

   Prior to using special tools, lubricate Screw Assembly (special tool #8838-2, Screw Assembly) (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

   NOTE:

   When installing thrust bearing, be sure to place hardened side toward bolt head.

   1. (special tool #2026900170, Kit, Pressing Tool) (1)
   2. (special tool #2046501130, Receiver, Large Bushing Remover) (2)
   3. (special tool #2046502130, Remover, Large Bushing) (3)
6. Tighten the screw assembly, pressing the isolator out of the crossmember and remove the tools with the isolator.

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INSTALLATION

1. Assemble tools over isolator as shown.
   1. (special tool #2046503130, Receiver, Large Bushing Installer) (1)
   2. (special tool #2046504130, Installer, Large Bushing) (2)
   3. (special tool #2026900170, Kit, Pressing Tool) (3)

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2. Center the bushing (2) and press the bushing 1 inch (26 mm) into the cradle (1).
3. Once the bushing has been started and is centered into the cradle, remove the installation bushing tool assembly (3).

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4. Remove the bushing cap (1) from the bushing.

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5. Install the installation bushing assembly tools making sure the (special tool #2046504130, Installer, Large Bushing) bushing installer tool (1) is installed with the flat surface facing the bushing in order to fully install the bushing in the cradle.

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6. Install the bushing until fully seated into cradle.

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7. Verify that the bushing shoulder (2) is fully seated against the cradle (1).

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8. Remove the (special tool #2046504130, Installer, Large Bushing) and install the bushing cap (3).
9. Using the Installation bushing assembly tools with washer (1) and bearing (2) installed, press the bushing cap (3) until fully seated.

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10. Raise the crossmember back into place and install the bolts.
11. Line up the rear crossmember assembly with the marks (1) made during removal.

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12. Tighten the bolts (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
13. Install the rear differential. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
14. Install the rear muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
15. Tighten Screw Assembly (1) using hand tools  , pressing isolator into crossmember. Stop when the isolator bottoms against Remover/Installer, Bushing.