Item 32 and 33: Axle Isolator Bushing Assembly Note

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Position the new isolator in the housing bore and install the special tools. Align the arrow on the special tool with the index mark on the housing.

Fig 1: Positioning New Isolator In Housing Bore
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Tighten the drawbolt to install the isolator.
- Draw the isolator into the housing to the gap measured when the isolator was removed.
Fig 2: Installing Isolator Into Housing To Gap Measure
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