Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
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 RDU.
2. NOTE:
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The Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installer 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 Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installer 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 Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers is pointed toward the rear subframe when removing the
bushing.
Assemble the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers to the rear subframe and press out the bushing.
Installation
NOTE: There are 2 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 Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers are aligned with the anti-rotation tabs on the
RDU bushing.
Install the RDU bushing into the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers.
2. NOTE: Make sure the alignment marks are properly aligned on both Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers and the anti-rotation
tabs are properly seated in the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers.
Install the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing Remover/Installers onto the RDU bushing.
