GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2004
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TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8
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Suspension
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Rear Suspension
🢒 Equalizing Beam End Bushing Replacement
Tools Required
•
J 42364
End Bushing Installer
•
J 42116
Bushing Remover and Installer
Removal Procedure
Set the parking brake.
Block the front and the rear wheels.
Place a suitable lifting device under the frame to be serviced.
Remove the dual wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the equalizing beam from the vehicle. Refer to
Equalizing Beam Replacement
.
Using the correct tool from set
J 42116
remove the old equalizing beam end bushing.
Installation Procedure
Position the new end bushing in the equalizing beam in order to align the mounting holes of the end bushing with the center bushing.
Install the new end bushing using the
J 42364
and the
J 42116
.
Install the equalizing beam.
Install the dual wheel assembly. Refer
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
Remove the blocks from the wheels.