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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 42364 End Bushing Installer
    • J 42116 Bushing Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 211475  Size: SH
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the front and the rear wheels.
  3. Place a suitable lifting device under the frame to be serviced.
  4. Remove the dual wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the equalizing beam from the vehicle. Refer to Equalizing Beam Replacement .
  6. Using the correct tool from set J 42116 remove the old equalizing beam end bushing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 211435  Size: SH
  1. Position the new end bushing in the equalizing beam in order to align the mounting holes of the end bushing with the center bushing.

  2. Object Number: 211482  Size: SH
  3. Install the new end bushing using the J 42364 and the J 42116 .
  4. Install the equalizing beam.
  5. Install the dual wheel assembly. Refer Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the blocks from the wheels.