Wishbone bush removal?

[roverbarmy]

I've been getting all the bits together in preparation for the bush and bracket removal and replacement. To make removal of the old carrying bracket from the inner part of the bush and wishbone, I'm wondering about one of these:-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Wire-Sa...-/131358658164
Push the cutting wire through the gap and saw.
Cut through the rubber (what's left) to separate the inner and outer bush, then the outer and metal bracket should just fall off in effect, leaving the inner sleeve and bush on the wishbone (shouldn't it?). This would be easier to get at and remove than trying to get the whole lot off (shouldn't it?)
All comments appreciated.
Mike

[FrenchMike]

I made this little tool to extract in situ the bushes from the wishbone..

If it can help



Mike

[roverbarmy]

Originally Posted by FrenchMike

I made this little tool to extract in situ the bushes from the wishbone..

Mike

Thanks Mike. I saw that in one of your earlier posts and have printed it off, so may even make one. I have a three leg puller somewhere in the garage, if I can find it amongst all the other stuff. (must have a tidy for the New Year)
Cheers,
Mike

[t5tart]

Originally Posted by FrenchMike

I made this little tool to extract in situ the bushes from the wishbone..

If it can help



Mike

I may be being dim but how does that work ?

[FrenchMike]

Originally Posted by t5tart

I may be being dim but how does that work ?

It's simply a two legs puller .the screw's end applying against the hex shaped
wishbone side.
to have a better grip insert the U form inside the legs .
that's all

If i remember well,i lowered a bit the subframe to get more clearance.




Good luck

Mike

[Mike Noc]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I've been getting all the bits together in preparation for the bush and bracket removal and replacement. To make removal of the old carrying bracket from the inner part of the bush and wishbone, I'm wondering about one of these:-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Wire-Sa...-/131358658164
Push the cutting wire through the gap and saw.
Cut through the rubber (what's left) to separate the inner and outer bush, then the outer and metal bracket should just fall off in effect, leaving the inner sleeve and bush on the wishbone (shouldn't it?). This would be easier to get at and remove than trying to get the whole lot off (shouldn't it?)
All comments appreciated.
Mike

I just used a hacksaw blade to cut through the rubber connecting the bush to the housing, and then split the bush itself with a dremmel - the hacksaw could have done that as well mind, but the dremmel was quicker.

I've done a few over the years - some just fall off so worth giving it a tug before cutting anything.

[steveharvey2001]

I did this job on both sides earlier this year as well as the drop-links

The tools used included a good quality 18mm combination spanner and an 18mm ratchet spanner.

The car was raised on axle stand high enough to crawl under to get the best spanner access to the bolts.

During dismantling the bushes came off remarkably quick with a bit of lubrication and a hammer.

I did make a mistake first by buying a cheap 18mm combination spanner which was too loose a fit and risked rounding the bolt heads.

When refitting the bushes, it is okay to slide them on 60 degrees out when you slide them onto the splines as this is easier to do. If you keep everything lubricated with washing up liquid, it is safe to rotate them to the correct angle once pushed back.

The fiddly bit is always the refitting of the bolts ...

[kbonney88]

Originally Posted by steveharvey2001

I did this job on both sides earlier this year as well as the drop-links

The tools used included a good quality 18mm combination spanner and an 18mm ratchet spanner.

The car was raised on axle stand high enough to crawl under to get the best spanner access to the bolts.

During dismantling the bushes came off remarkably quick with a bit of lubrication and a hammer.

I did make a mistake first by buying a cheap 18mm combination spanner which was too loose a fit and risked rounding the bolt heads.

When refitting the bushes, it is okay to slide them on 60 degrees out when you slide them onto the splines as this is easier to do. If you keep everything lubricated with washing up liquid, it is safe to rotate them to the correct angle once pushed back.

The fiddly bit is always the refitting of the bolts ...

as stated above - I find this method the easiest.. and - ref: removal of the bush - I use a punch and long screwdriver with the hammer to tap the bushes off the wishbone.

I have to change both on my Tourer soon..

Kev

[roverbarmy]

Should I remove the arch liner first or can it be left in place?
Mike

[FrenchMike]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Should I remove the arch liner first or can it be left in place?
Mike

No,no need ,left them in place