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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 9519-E Lower Ball Joint Remover and Installer.
    • J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear differential. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear frame. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 827194  Size: SH

    Important: The differential bushing is not fully seated in the bore and has voids that are in the horizontal position. Note and mark the position of the bushing prior to removal and press the new bushing into the same position.

  5. Install J 9519-E and J 21474-01 to the rear differential bushing.
  6. Using J 9519-E and J 21474-01 remove the rear differential bushing.

  7. Object Number: 809289  Size: SH

    Important: The differential mount bushings need to be pressed in and out evenly from the frame. Side to side movement is not tolerable. Carefully press the differential mount bushing out of the frame.

  8. Remove the differential mount bushing and discard

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 809289  Size: SH

    Important: The differential mount bushings need to be installed without lubricant.

  1. Ensure the frame pilot hole and the differential mount bushing is free from lubricant or any foreign contaminants.
  2. Important: The differential bushing is not fully seated in the bore and has voids that are in the horizontal position. Note and mark the position of the bushing prior to removal and press the new bushing into the same position.

  3. Install a new differential mount bushing to the rear of the frame.

  4. Object Number: 827192  Size: SH
  5. Install J 9519-E and J 21474-01 to the rear differential bushing.
  6. Using J 9519-E and J 21474-01 press the bushing into the frame.
  7. Remove J 9519-E and J 21474-01 from the bushing.
  8. Repeat the above steps for the additional bushing.
  9. Install the rear frame. Refer to Rear Frame Replacement .
  10. Install the rear differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.