Trailing Rod/Bushing Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

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Press-fit trailing rod bushing (2) by using press (1) and special tool.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to use new bushing
- Install bushing following the direction shown in figure since diameter "b" is bigger than diameter "a".
Special Tool
1. 09945-56510
Fig 1: Pressing Trailing Rod Bush Using Special Tool
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Press-fit bushing (1) so that dimensions "A" and "B" in figure become equal.

Fig 2: Identifying Bush Dimensions
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