Bridge Holder Bushing (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Device for mounting the front bushing of the rear axle 205-825/3

Receiver for front bushing of rear differential 205-825/5

Device for dismantling the rear bushing of the rear differential 502-009/2

Removal

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

NOTE: Remember the position of the bushing.

1.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always support the vehicle securely.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the exhaust system. For more information, refer to Exhaust System (10/30/08)

3. Support the bridge assembly with a suitable jack.

4. Remove the axle carrier bushing heat shield. Remove the 2 mounting bolts.



5.

CAUTION: Bolts should only be used once.

Remove the bridge holder.

• Unscrew and discard the 3 bolts securing the bridge holder to the bridge.
• Remove the axle holder bushing bolt.

6.

NOTE: Remember the position of the bushing.

Using special tools, remove the bridge holder bushing.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Make sure the bushing is installed straight.

Using special tools, install the bridge holder bushing.



2. Install the bridge holder.

• Tighten the M14 bolt to a tightening torque of 105 Nm.
• Tighten the new axle carrier mounting bolts to 80 Nm, then tighten an additional 60 degrees.

(The material was taken from a website: «LRMAN.ru»)

3. Install the axle carrier bushing heat shield.

4. Remove the bridge support.

5. Install the exhaust system. For more information, see Exhaust System (10/30/08)