Re: Removing A-arm bushings...

[Martin Slotterback <zing@mail.lm.com>]

Bryan Gunn wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Was there ever a consensus reached on the best way to press out/in A-arm
> bushings using common household items? These are 4000q/ur-q style bushings,
> if it matters.
> 
> Thanks,
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Hey, 
  
  I have done this with a few items:

1. Alittle penatrating oil
2. Some heat
3. A socket or somthing to fit the non flange side of the bushing
4. I think it was a strut nut from the front strut housing
5. A vise 
6. A hammer

 In about that order too. Once the a-arm is removed I spray with the oil then go to something else for awhile 
{like changing the strut}. Now its time for setting it in the vise with the socket on the nonflange side and 
the strut nut on the other {it should go over the outside of the flange} apply some heat and crank the vise 
closed. With some good pressure it will give with a CRACK! turn the vise as far as it will go. Get your 
hammer, turn the a-arm in the vise and finish the job. You can use the vise to reinstall the bushing. Basiclly 
you are doing the same thing. Squeeze the bushing in the a-arm with the vise but you will not need the othe 
sockets or whatever just the vise. I will lube the inside of the a-arm so it will not rust and the bushing 
will slide alittle easier.

  It works for me....


    Marty S.