Trailing Rod/Bushing Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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Push out trailing rod bushing by using hydraulic press (1) and special tool.
CAUTION: Remove bushing following the direction shown in figure since diameter "b" is bigger than diameter "a".

Special Tool
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  Fig 1: Pushing Trailing Rod With Special Tool
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.