Axle Housing Bushing

Axle Housing Bushing

Service Repair No - 51.15.41

Special Service Tools





























Removal

NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the muffler assembly.
3. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
^ Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.





4. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
^ Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.





5. CAUTION: Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.

Using a suitable jack, lower the front of the axle.
^ Remove the axle front retaining bolt.





6. Using the special tools, remove the axle housing bushing.





Installation

1. Using the special tools, install the axle housing bushing.





2. CAUTION: Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.

Using a suitable jack, raise the front of the differential.
^ Install the axle front retaining bolt.
^ Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).

3. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
^ Tighten the new Torx bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).

4. Install the fuel tank heat shield.
^ Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

5. Install the muffler assembly.