Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the rear differential assembly. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Mark Point Of Frame And Old Bushing
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Mark a reference point on the frame and old bushing at the 12 and 6 o'clock position to use to alignment the new bushing.

Fig 2: Positioning On Frame And Bushing
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Position the J-45725-1A (1) on the bushing (2).
Position the J-45725-2A (1) on the frame.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease on the threaded rod to lubricate the nuts when turning the nuts.
Install the threaded rod, bearing and washers.

Fig 3: Identifying Bushing
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Adjust the nuts so that they are touching the J-45725-1A (2) and the J -45725-2A (1).
Install the proper size wrenches on the nuts.

Fig 4: Rotating Rear Wrench To Bushing
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NOTE: In the following service procedure, use only HAND TOOLS when using the J-45725.
While holding the front wrench (1) rotate the rear wrench (2) to remove the bushing.
Remove the special tools.

Fig 5: Identifying Bushing Of Frame
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Remove the bushing from the frame.