Poly/Delrin Control Arm Bushing Installation
APPLICATIONS: Mustang:1979-2004
Mustang Cobra:1993-1998
Mercury Capri:1979-1986
Thunderbird:1987-1988
Body Style:All
Engine:All
 
DIAGRAMS
 
Step 1. Lubricate Control Arm Bushing Shell
Using the supplied brush, apply a light coat of the supplied assembly lube to the inside of the control arm bushing shell.
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Step 2. Lubricate Polyurethane Bushings
Apply a light coat of the assembly lube to the outside of the control arm bushings.
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Step 3. Install Bushings
Install the polyurethane bushings in the bushing shells.
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Step 4. Lubricate Inside of Poly Bushings
Apply a light coat of the assembly lube to the inside of the control arm bushings.
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Step 5. Lubricate Delrin Bearing
5. Apply a light coat of the assembly lube to the outside of the Delrin bearing.
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Step 6. Install Delrin Bearing
6. Press the Delrin bearing into the Poly Bushings until it is flush with the bushing face. A Shop or Arbor press is ideal; however, a vise will work as well. Do not hammer directly on the Delrin Bearing or it may be damaged.
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Step 7. Lubricate Crush Sleeve
7. Apply a light coat of the assembly lube to the outside of the Steel Crush Sleeve.
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Step 8. Lubricate inside of Delrin Bearing
8. Apply a light coat of the assembly lube to the inside of the Delrin bearing.
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Step 9. Install Crush Sleeve
9. Install the Steel Crush Sleeve into the Delrin Bearing until it is flush with the face of the Delrin Bearing. The Crush Sleeve should slide into the bearing relatively easily and rotate freely inside of the Delrin Bearing.
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