SMU for 2002 VUE Chassis Service Manuals Regarding Differential Housing Support Bushing Removal and Installation

The purpose of this bulletin is to update "Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement" procedure in all 2002 VUE Chassis Service Manuals.

Notice: Orientation of differential housing front support bushing is different between vehicles equipped with V-6 and 4-cylinder engines. If these bushings are orientated incorrectly, excessive engine idle shake will occur. The service procedure in this bulletin applies to only the differential housing front support bushings. The differential housing rear support bushing is unaffected.

Please obtain all 2002 VUE Chassis Service Manuals at your location and update as indicated below.

1. Make photocopies of page 2 in this bulletin as necessary.
2. Cross out existing "Differential Housing Support Bushing Replacement" procedure on page 279 with marker or pen and insert photocopy between pages 278 and 279.

Service Manual Update for 2002 Saturn VUE Chassis Service Manuals. Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-13. February, 2002.

Tools Required

J44866 - Support Bushing Remover/Installer

Important: Use high pressure lube supplied with tool.

1. Install Special Tool J44866 Support Bushing Remover/Installer. Tighten nuts to force out the bushing.




Important: The housing support bushings have two relief slots which are used for tuning.

•	For vehicles equipped with V-6engines, install the 2 front support bushings with the relief slots (1) in the 12 and 6 o'clock position.

•	For vehicles equipped with 4-cylinderengines, install the 2 front support bushings with the relief slots (2) in the 3 and 9 o'clock position.

2. Install Support Bushing Remover/Installer J44866. Tighten nuts to force the bushing in.