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Rear Air Spring Lower Bushing

Rear Air Spring Lower Bushing





Special Service Tools

Removal
1. Remove the rear air spring.





2. NOTE: With assistance make sure the tool is aligned.

Using the special tool, support the air spring.





3. NOTE: With assistance make sure the tool is aligned.

Position and align the special tool to the air spring bush.





4. NOTE: With assistance make sure the tool is aligned.

Using special tools slowly push the bush from the air spring.

Installation





1. NOTE: Make sure the bush is clean and free from oil or grease.

NOTE: Use a suitable lubricant to allow the bush to locate into the special tool.

Locate the new bush in the special tool.





2. NOTE: Make sure the damper is clean and free from grease or oil and is not damaged prior to pushing in the new bush.

NOTE: Make sure the air spring and bush are placed in the correct orientation.

Using the special tools, align the bush to the air spring.





3. NOTE: Make sure correct alignment is maintained.

Slowly push the bush into the air spring until the tool reaches the stop.
4. Install the rear air spring.