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trailing arm bushings, How to remove? |
Qarl |
Aug 24 2003, 05:29 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Okay... I spent the weekend disassembly the rear suspension.
Oh yeah, my suspension was all off the car. F-ING CASTELATED NUTS!!!!! It took quite a few sessions with a propane torch and a high-torque impact wrench on max setting to remove each one. It's real fun removing this nut without the car mounted to anything. The hub and axle just rotate away!!! I ended up placing the hub (still mounted on the trailing arm with the axle attached into a vise on my bench). I tried removing it with a socket extension and 24" breaker bar. No such luck. The heat and impact wrench worked after many repeated attempts. My teeth are sore from clamping down. Okay.. so now I just have to remove the hub and bearings. No problem. What about the bushings? I plan on installing Muellers needle bearings in the rear, but I have no idea how to get the old stuff out. Any advice? |
tryan |
Aug 25 2003, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 22-January 03 From: smokey mountains gatlinburg tn Member No.: 184 |
a three arm gear puller and a bunch-o-sockets worked well on the teener to get the shaft and bushings out. a hammer just bounced and was fruitless.
mapp gas was the tool of choice on the 911, but i was trying to avoid that smell. |
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