Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Crossmember Bushings Replacement
NOTE: The rear suspension crossmember has 4 rubber isolator bushings which are replacable. Once the crossmember is removed from the vehicle, the
following procedure may be used to remove each of the crossmember bushings.
REMOVE
1. Lay the crossmember right-side-up on a bench with the bushing to be removed hanging over the edge of the bench.
2. Install cup, Special Tool 8173-1, in in well of press, Special Tool C-4212F, or equivalents.
3. Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8173-2, on end of the threaded push rod on Special Tool C-4212F, or equivalents.
Bushing Removal
4. Install Special tool C-4212F with Special Tools 8173-1, and 8173-2 on bushing, or equivalents.
5. Turn the threaded rod, pushing bushing down through crossmember and into cup 8173-1, or equivalent.
6. Remove special tools, and bushing
INSTALL
1. Clean bore in crossmember where bushing mounts.
2. Thoroughly coat new bushing and crossmember bore with Mopar (R) Rubber Bushing Installation Lube.
3. Place Installer, Special Tool C-8173-3, or equivalent, on top of crossmember bushing bore with inside taper end facing up. Locator lip on bottom
of tool should align the tool with bushing bore.
