For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Use a press with a minimum capacity of 10 tons.
2. Support the torque rod (1) on a piece of 6 mm (0.25 in) wall steel tubing that is 127 mm (5 in) long with an inside diameter of 50.8 mm (2 in).

Notice: Do not use heat or a cutting torch to remove the bushings from the torque rod. The use of heat will adversely affect the strength of the torque rod.

3. Remove the bushing from the torque rod by pushing directly on the bar pin of the bushing.
4. Inspect the inside diameter of the ends of the torque rods.
5. Remove any nicks and small scratches from the bore of the torque rod. Use an emery cloth.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Do not use a petroleum or a soap base lubricant.

1. Lubricate the inside diameter of the torque rod (1) and the new bushing using a vegetable base oil, such as cooking oil.

Notice: If the tightening torques recommended are not achieved and maintained, metal surfaces can work and wear the spring seats, axle bottom caps and possibly other components related in the total assembly.

2. Support the torque rod on a piece of steel tubing during assembly. Center the bore of the torque rod in the tubing.
3. Place the bushing in the bore of the torque rod in order to position the mounting flats of the bar pin 10 degrees counterclockwise to the shank of the rod.
4. Press the bushing into the torque rod in order to extend the bushing 4.8 mm (0.1875 in) on the opposite side of the torque rod.
5. Turn the torque rod over and press on the bar pin in order to center the bushing into the bore of the torque rod.