Vanden Plas L6-4.0L (1990)
positions of the subframe, bushing, support and press ram to ensure that when the installation process is begun, it is completed as quickly as
possible.
6.
Place Service Tool JD 143A on the press bed to act as a support for the subframe during the operation to press in the bushing.
7.
In order to determine the starting position of the press ram, locate the subframe on JD 143A, place a spacer on the bushing to contact the outer
flange. Position the bushing over the bore in the subframe. Lower the press ram until it is just possible to position the bushing between the ram and
the subframe without the bushing entering the subframe. Once the press, tools and components are in position continue with the next step.
8.
Spray the subframe bore with the cleaning solvent, i.e. DuPont Prepsol, wipe clean with a suitable clean cloth and then spray the area again with
the solvent and allow it to dry.
9.
Spray the face of the replacement bushing with solvent, wipe clean with a suitable clean cloth and then spray the area again with the solvent and
allow it to dry.
10.
Use a suitable 2 part epoxy such as Permatex Quick Set Auto Epoxy, part no QM50A.
11.
Apply approximately one half of the adhesive, i.e. half plunger travel, to a disposable surface and then cap the nozzles.
12.
Use a suitable disposable spatula to thoroughly mix the two materials.
Note:
The adhesive curing time will depend on air temperature. Higher air temperature will accelerate the curing and reduce the time available for
the installation process.
13.
Apply the adhesive over the area of the bushing, shown shaded in Illustration 3, and the bore in the subframe.
14.
Take the bushing to the press and, with the spacer in position on the bushing flange, place the bushing and spacer under the press ram and then
align the bushing with the centerline mark.
