Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Control Arm Bushing: Technical Service Bulletins
Tool - Subframe Bushing
204-04
DATE
5/98
V8 XJ Series
MODEL
1998 MY-ON
V8 XJ Series
VIN
812256-ON
Special Tool 204-225- Front Suspension Subframe Rear Bushing -
Removal & Installation
Issue:
A mandatory Service Tool 204-225, (items 2 and 3, Illustration 1) was introduced to remove and install the rear bushings of the front suspension
subframe. Item 1, Illustration 1, is the existing tool 204-116 (JD 143). The bush is retained in the housing by an interference fit, and can only he removed
and installed with the use of a hydraulic press.
Action:
REMOVAL OF REAR BUSHING FROM SUBFRAME:
1.
Position item 1, Illustration 1 of the tool, onto the bed of the press.
2.
Seat item 2, Illustration 1, with its recess facing up, into the top of item 1.
3.
Seat the bush housing and subframe into the recess of item 2.
4.
Position item 3, Illustration 1 on top of the bush, so that the circumference of the tool aligns with the circumference of the bush.