Sable AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
NOTE: There are 2 rear drive unit (RDU) rear bushings in the rear subframe, this procedure shows how to remove one bushing. The procedure for
the remaining RDU bushing is identical.
1. Remove the rear drive unit.
2. NOTE:
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The 204-618/1 must be used to remove the bushing to make sure that it passes through the receiver cup.
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Make sure the 204-616/2 is positioned with the larger opening toward the bushing to act as the receiver cup.
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Make sure the arrow on the special tool is pointed toward the rear subframe when removing the bushing.
Assemble the special tools to the rear subframe and press out the bushing.
Installation
NOTE: There are 2 rear drive unit (RDU) rear bushings in the subframe, this procedure shows how to install one bushing. The procedure for the
remaining RDU bushing is identical.
1. NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks on the special tool are aligned with the anti-rotation tabs on the RDU bushing.
Install the RDU bushing into the special tool.
2. NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks are properly aligned on both special tools and the anti-rotation tabs are properly seated in the special tool.
Install the special tool onto the RDU bushing.
