Front Cross-Member Bushing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INSPECTION
- Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
- Check the bushings for cracks or deterioration.
- Check the right member for cracks or deformation.
- Check the left member for cracks or deformation.

Bushing A And B Replacement





Use the special tool to remove and press in bushings A and B.





Press in bushings A and B so that the arrows on their bottom surfaces may be directed in the crosswise direction (except those on No. 1 crossmember of FWD vehicles).

CAUTION: Shifting of the arrow in the direction of rotation shall be within ±5° of the crosswise direction.





Press in bushings A and B so that the projecting amount of the inner sleeve agrees with the standard value.
Standard value:
No. 1 crossmember
Bushing B 7.5 - 10.5 mm (0.30 - 0.41 inch)
Crossmember
Bushing A 7.2 - 10.2 mm (0.28 - 0.40 inch)
Bushing B 6.5 - 9.5 mm (0.26 - 0.37 inch)

CAUTION: When pressing in, apply a solution of soap and water to the sliding part of the bushings, and then press them in without stopping one after the other. If there is a pause during the pressing operation, the frictional resistance will prevent installation.