Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Front
Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Front
Removal
NOTE: There are 2 Rear Drive Unit (RDU) front 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 RDU. For additional information, refer to Differential Assembly &/or Axle Shaft Assembly.
2. NOTE: Make sure the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) Remover/Installer 204-618/2 is positioned with the larger opening toward the
bushing to act as the receiver cup.
NOTE: Make sure the arrow on the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (70 mm) Remover/Installer 204-616/2 is pointed toward the rear subframe
when removing the bushing.
Assemble the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) Remover/Installer 204-618 and Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (70 mm)
Remover/Installer 204-616 to the rear subframe and press out the bushing.
