Rear Suspension
1. Equalizer Beam
2. Torque Rod
3.
Part of Axle
4. Bushing
5. Shims
The rear suspension incorporates equalizer beams (1), which link front and rear driving
axles, and torque rods (2) which locate the axles. Servicing these components consists of
replacing worn bushings (4).
EQUALIZER BEAM BUSHINGS
Both center and end bushings (4) are replaceable. The beams (1) must be removed prior to
servicing the bushings (4). Remove the beams (1) by the following procedure:
1. Remove the capscrews and saddle caps from the beam center pin.
2. Support the beam at one end (1). Remove the through bolt and shims (5) from the
same end. Remove the support and lower the beam end to the ground.
3. Support the other beam end and repeat step #2.
BEAM ISTALLATION
T300-1_T500-1_T780
Service / Parts
448 P/N 12261-683
REVISED: January 2015
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