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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:20 pm
Post subject: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some?
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I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.
The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
a heavy duty spanner wrench.
Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
is worn, or should I just not bother now?
Thanks,
Jamie |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:35 pm
Post subject: Re: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I bought a propane torch today. What's the best way to get the nut off
using heat?
Jamie wrote:
> I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
> pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
> press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
> the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.
>
> The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
> The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
> is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
> off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
> a heavy duty spanner wrench.
>
> Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
> is worn, or should I just not bother now?
>
> Thanks,
> Jamie |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:44 pm
Post subject: Re: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:00 pm
Post subject: Re: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:50 pm
Post subject: Re: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Do the anti-sway bar bushings affect steering? They are cracked, but
don't seem split. I am trying to tighten the front end and didn't know
if you can feel play or vibrations of these are loose.
Jamie wrote:
> I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
> pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
> press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
> the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.
>
> The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
> The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
> is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
> off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
> a heavy duty spanner wrench.
>
> Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
> is worn, or should I just not bother now?
>
> Thanks,
> Jamie >> Stay informed about: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:06 pm
Post subject: Re: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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OK, the car is back together. My efforts to remove the rear control arm
were useless. I don't hear or detect any problems so those are going to
stay. Otherwise it seems much better.
Jamie wrote:
> Do the anti-sway bar bushings affect steering? They are cracked, but
> don't seem split. I am trying to tighten the front end and didn't know
> if you can feel play or vibrations of these are loose.
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> Jamie wrote:
> > I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
> > pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
> > press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
> > the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.
> >
> > The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
> > The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
> > is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
> > off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
> > a heavy duty spanner wrench.
> >
> > Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
> > is worn, or should I just not bother now?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jamie >> Stay informed about: 740 front bushings - to replace all, or some? |
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