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Front Cross-Member Bushing: Service and Repair

CROSSMEMBER BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990828: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991045: Bushing Remover and Installer

Crossmember Bushings A and B

Part 2 Of 2:





1. Apply soapy water to the contact surface of the bushing when press-fitted the bushing.








2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard values
^ [2.4L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
^ Bushing B: 4.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.16 ± 0.04 inch)
^ [3.0L ENGINE]
^ Bushing A, B: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)

Crossmember Bushing C





1. Use special tool MB990828 to drive out and press-fit the crossmember bushing C.





2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.
Standard value (A): 4.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.16 ± 0.02 inch)