6. NOTE: New bushes are bonded in position using a rapid drying
adhesive Application of this adhesive and fitting of the bush must
be completed within 3 minutes. It is therefore strongly
recommended that the procedure is rehearsed to ensure it can be
completed within that period.
Position subframe on a hydraulic-press.
Position special tool 204-116-02 on press-bed, with
recesses uppermost.
Position subframe on top of tool.
7. Apply 'Alphabond Rapid 101' epoxy adhesive to the shaded
area of the bush shown, and the corresponding area of the
bush-housing bore.
8. CAUTION: A four-void type of bu sh is fitted to all vehicles
with Comfort specification suspension. A three-void type of bush
is fitted to XJR and vehicles with Sport specification suspension.
To ensure satisfactory performance it is essential that the correct
type of bush is installed and bo th types of bush are correctly
positioned in the subframe.
Aligning four-void bush with su bframe (Comfort suspension).
Align centers of small voids with masking tape markers.
9. Aligning three-void bush wi th subframe (XJR and Sport
suspension).
Position bush with large single void facing forward.
Align small void centers with masking tape markers.
10. Install bush in housing.
Position a steel plate over the bush, ensuring the plate is
large enough to cover the rubber flange.
Operate the press to install the bush.
11. Ensure bush is fully seated in subframe.
The clearance between the bush flange and subframe
must not exceed 1.5 mm.
12. Ensure bush is aligned correctly in subframe as detailed in
Step 8 or 9 as appropriate.
13. Wipe off all excess adhesive from subframe and bush, and
remove masking tape.
14. NOTE: Allow adhesive at leas t 30 minutes to cure, before
installing subframe on vehicle.
Install suspension subframe on vehicle. Refer to 64..25.20.