Anyone successfully replaced the lower arm bush? The backing plate won't fit on the press, but I can perhaps do it with a vise. I'm just a bit worried with how much "stuff" I need to remove to get to it. Can I for example get to it without compressing the spring?
I'm mainly interested in part #7, but if anyone has done #17 I'm also interested in that one.
How to remove rear lower arm bush?
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Re: How to remove rear lower arm bush?
For part 7, there is a special tool available from Sealey I think to do it in situ. I removed the hub assembly from the car and managed to cut through it with a hack saw and hammer it out, however I would recommend just handing the hub over to a garage who would remove and refit it with their press for a few beer tokens. You don't need a spring compressor, a jack under the arm will suffice. Brake pipes will likely cause you a headache so be prepared to make some replacement ones.
I had the lower arm off mine and had a look at part 17 on my car when it was at 210k, it was like new so didn't bother replacing it. I don't think they are a common wear item.
I had the lower arm off mine and had a look at part 17 on my car when it was at 210k, it was like new so didn't bother replacing it. I don't think they are a common wear item.
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