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Tools Required

J 44866 Support Bushing Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the production muffler and resonator as an assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 929547  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear drive module bracket to support bolt and nut. Discard the nut.
  6. Remove the rear drive module to rear drive module bolts and nuts. Discard the nuts.
  7. Remove the rear drive module bracket from the vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 932554  Size: SH
  9. Install the J 44866 to the support assembly in the following procedure.
  10. 7.1. Position the large part of the tool over the bushing flange and against the frame.
    7.2. Install the bolt and washer.
    7.3. Install the small part of the tool against the bushing.
    7.4. Lube the threads of the J 44866 with extreme pressure (EP) lube.

            Important: Ensure the small end of the tool is aligned with the bushing.

    7.5. Install the bearing, washer and nut.
    7.6. Tighten the J 44866 in order to remove the bushing from the support assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 932571  Size: SH
  1. Install the J 44866 to the support assembly in the following procedure.
  2. 1.1. Place the bolt washer and large portion of the J 44866 against the frame.
    1.2. Position the bushing against the support assembly. Align the bushing with the slots in the rubber portion straight up and down.
    1.3. Position the small part of the J 44866 against the bushing flange area.
    1.4. Lube the threads of the J 44866 with EP lube.
    1.5. Install the bearing, washer and nut.

            Important: The bushing must be fully seated.

    1.6. Tighten the J 44866 in order to install the bushing into the support assembly.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the rear drive module bracket to the rear drive module, using new nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the drive module bracket to drive module bolts and nuts to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).


    Object Number: 929547  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear bracket to support bolt, using a new nut.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the drive module bracket to support assembly bolt and nut to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  8. install the production muffler and resonator as an assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.