Ford Escape: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Removal and Installation - Rear Subframe Front Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	204-598 Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
	204-598-01 Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide
	204-598-04 Adapter for 204-598
	204-598-05 Adapter for 204-598

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear subframe.
   Refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00) .
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

   Index-mark the subframe bushing location to aid in installation.
   

1. Assemble the subframe bushing guide to the rear subframe.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

1. Assemble the special service tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

1. Assemble the adapter.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598-05  Adapter for 204-598.

1. Assemble the special tools and remove the rear subframe front bushing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598  Hydraulic Cylinder 10t. , 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

Installation

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the component aligns with the installation mark.

   Assemble the special tools to the rear subframe with the new subframe bushing.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598-04  Adapter for 204-598. , 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

1. Press the new subframe bushing into the rear subframe.
   Use Special Service Tool: 204-598  Hydraulic Cylinder 10t. , 204-598-04  Adapter for 204-598. , 204-598-01  Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide.

1. Remove the adapter.
   

1. Install the rear subframe bushing and remove the special tools.
   

1. Install the rear subframe.
   Refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00) .