problem changing trailing arm

[SXViper 1+2=3 cylinders]

switching out my junk TA for a new one, and have everything swapped over except a bushing of sorts. the bushing is in the TA back where it attaches to the sled by the footwells. the bolt passes through it, securing it to the sled.

i can't get this out, and need it for the new arm. tried tapping it with a hammer and punch, no luck. any suggestions?


thanks, brad

 

[edunn69]

You need to use a press, they are a real tight fit. You can also cut the old arm to get it out, then press it in the new arm.

 

[erik b]

Or if your time is worth anything at all you can go to the dealer and buy a new one. They are like 10 bucks, heck they might even install it for you.

 

[SXViper 1+2=3 cylinders]

Or if your time is worth anything at all you can go to the dealer and buy a new one. They are like 10 bucks, heck they might even install it for you.

sounds like this is what i'll have to do.

thanks.

 

[bluewho]

you cant give up that easy put the old one in a vise and cut 2 grooves with a torch grinder or hacksaw bend the metal away and remove bushing press it in the new one the same depth it was sitting with a tablevise.

 

[SXViper 1+2=3 cylinders]

gonna take it to the local car shop tomorrow and get it pressed out of the old one, and into the new. see how that works.

 

[Ding]

A vise and a couple sockets are all you need to get the old ones out. I usually replace with new ones when I do it though.