Equalizing Beam Center Bushing Replacement Off Vehicle U-340 Type
Tools Required
J 42116 Bushing
Remover and Installer
Removal Procedure
Important: When replacing the center bushing, replace the center bushing of the
opposite equalizing beam.
- Remove the equalizing beam from the vehicle. Refer to
Equalizing Beam Replacement
.
Notice: Under no circumstances is a cutting torch, chisel, or tools that would
damage the bore, to be used in removing the equalizing beam bushings.
Damage by a torch or tools could reduce the strength of the bushing area and
cause damage to the equalizing beam.
- Remove the bushing, using the J 42116
.
- Press out the bushing using a driver or arbor press. Exert force
on the bushing outer sleeve.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new bushing
using the J 42116
.
- Press the bushing into place. Exert force on the bushing outer
sleeve until the outer sleeve extends an equal distance through the beam at
both sides.
- Install the equalizing beam.
- Remove the blocks from the wheels.