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Removing the Pivot Bushing
! IMPORTANT
The pivot bushings must always be replaced in pairs on an
axle. Always remove and replace one pivot bushing before
beginning to remove the second pivot bushing in order to
make sure that the pivot bushing that still has not been
removed is available as a reference point for adjusting the
spring center correctly.
To remove the pivot bushing, proceed as follows:
1. Identify the raised position locator (whitened in)
2. Using a white marker pen, draw a line (Fig. 5) on the
outside of the trailing arm receptacle at the raised
position locator of the pivot bushing. This line marks
the orientation of the existing pivot bushing within
the receptacle and will be used to properly orient the
replacement bushing during installation.
Fig. 4 - Raised bushing position locator
WARNING
Failure to properly install bushing will reduce vehicle
stability which could result in death or serious injury.
3. Lubricate the Drive nut (6) and the threads on the
threaded rod (4). Use standard grease.
4. Insert the threaded rod end (4) of the correctly pre-
assembled removal tool through the hole in the pivot
bushing until the centering ring of the receiver tube (5)
fits the bushing receptacle. Screw the drive nut (6) onto
the threaded rod of the removal tool until it goes no
further (Fig. 6).
Connect the Hydraulic Pump (1) to the Ram (3) using the
Connecting Hose (2).
5. Operate the Hydraulic pump until the drive nut (6) and
the pivot bushing are completely drawn into the receiver
tube (5). Fig 7.
6. Remove the removal tool from the trailing arm.
7. Continue to push the pivot bushing until it is forced
in to the widened section of the conical receiver tube (5)
from where it can be easily removed.
8. Clean out pieces of old bushing and any foreign
material left in the receptacle using a wire brush.
Fig. 5 - Marking the bushing orientation
Fig. 7 - Removal tool installation
Fig. 6 - Removal tool installation
