Went out and got started on the tear down today. Got out there around 2pm. Thought I'd start by busting out the pressure washer and blast off 100k miles of road grime. Well, that turned into an hour of me pulling a rope, turning wrenches, and cussing like all hell. But, mission accomplished.
Didn't want to break my back working bent over on a floor so I hillbillied up a porch swing to get it at waist level. I know it's redneck, but actually worked great. Having the son there to help hold from swinging was helpful as well. Not to mention an air ratchet to speed things up.
Got pretty much everything disassembled. Hit all nuts with PB Blaster after washing and everything unbolted relatively easy. Don't have the 36mm socket for the outer axle nuts. Gonna borrow one from work tonight.
So, my first question.
These are the upper control arm bushings. Not for sure how these are in there. Taking to work tonight where we have an assortment of hydraulic press machines. BUT!!! Is that how they are supposed to come out? My plan is/was to use a long steel bar to insert through one end and slide to other bushing. Using a socket or a slightly smaller diameter steel slug, press from inside out.
Am I correct? Or am I gonna break it in pieces? Thought I'd ask first before I do anything.
Thanks
Didn't want to break my back working bent over on a floor so I hillbillied up a porch swing to get it at waist level. I know it's redneck, but actually worked great. Having the son there to help hold from swinging was helpful as well. Not to mention an air ratchet to speed things up.
Got pretty much everything disassembled. Hit all nuts with PB Blaster after washing and everything unbolted relatively easy. Don't have the 36mm socket for the outer axle nuts. Gonna borrow one from work tonight.
So, my first question.
These are the upper control arm bushings. Not for sure how these are in there. Taking to work tonight where we have an assortment of hydraulic press machines. BUT!!! Is that how they are supposed to come out? My plan is/was to use a long steel bar to insert through one end and slide to other bushing. Using a socket or a slightly smaller diameter steel slug, press from inside out.
Am I correct? Or am I gonna break it in pieces? Thought I'd ask first before I do anything.
Thanks
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