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INSTALLATION
! IMPORTANT
The centering ring of the receiver tube is used to center the receiver tube on the trailing arm receptacle. When
the installation tool is used, the centering ring must always be positioned against the trailing arm receptacle.
Installing the Pivot Bushing
1. Lubricate the threads on the threaded rod (4).
2. Apply installation lubricant evenly to the internal
surface of the receptacle as illustrated in Fig. 8 and to
the external surface of the replacement pivot bushing as
shown in Fig. 9.
3. Use installation lubricant P-80 Emulsion.
WARNING
Failure to use proper lubricant during pivot bushing
installation could reduce vehicle stability which could
result in death or serious injury.
4. Insert the pivot bushing into the receiver tube end
opposite of the centering ring. Make sure that the pivot
bushing is properly aligned in the receiver tube using the
bushing position locator as a reference point (Fig. 10).
The bushing position locator of the replacement bushing
must be aligned with the line on the outside of the
receiver tube. The orientation index marked “Top” must
face upward as illustrated in Fig. 10. If need be, readjust
the pivot bushing.
5. Push the pivot bushing and the drive disc (6)
completely into the receiver tube as shown in Fig. 11.
Fig. 8 - Lubricated receptacle
Fig. 9 - Lubricated pivot bushing
Fig. 10 - Correctly aligned pivot bushing
Fig. 11 - Installing the drive disc
6. Insert the threaded rod (4) of the pre-assembled
installation tool from the wheel side through the
receptacle, making sure that the cover plate (4) is
positioned properly against the receptacle as illustrated
in Fig. 12.
7. Slide the receiver tube (5) over the exposed threaded
rod (4) with the centering ring of the receiver tube
facing toward the receptacle until the receiver tube rests
squarely on the receptacle. Fasten the drive nut ensuring
the drive plate is in place.
Make sure that the line previously drawn on the external
surface of the receptacle is aligned with the line on the
receiver tube.
Note: Use the same tool for installation.
Fig. 12 - Correct receiver tube position
