Ken,
Here's what I remember from changing mine. I assume you are talking
about how to remove the training arm. Removing and installing the bushings
is a topic all it's own. To remove the arm: Jack up the car and remove
wheel. I like to use a floor jack right under the spring with a block of
wood between the jack and arm. Jack up the arm until the axle is level or
at least until the shock link is clear of the rubber stop. Some people
remove the axle at the differential I found it easier just to remove the
half shaft at the spleen. Remove the drum. Remove 6 nyloc nuts securing
axle to plate. Remove wire tie if present on the axle rubber boot.
Withdraw axle half shaft. You can free the back plate with brakes and
brake lines in tact by freeing the brake line from the arm - again - you
don't have to crack the brake line. Unbolt the parking brake cable from
the arm and you should be able to clear the back plate. I like to use a
bunjee cord the keep the plate out of the way and relieve stress from the
brake line. Remove the bottom nut and washers from the shock link and
lower the jack. You should be able to remove the spring. Next, remove the
arm from the car. Some say they can remove the bolts which go thru the
bushings. I found this impossible on my 71 and had to remove the arm
complete with bushing brackets. Remember how many and where the shims
reside. Inspect the frame at the arm brackets for rust through as this is
a vulnerable spot if you live in the rust belt.
Pressing my old bushings outs with a vise was fairly easy. Getting new
poly ones in was a major pain. I'm sure listers have suggestions on this
and you may be able to find the archived thread on using a piece of
threaded rod. If I had to do this again I would bring the arms to a
machine shop and have them press the bushings in and out even though I do
most every TR job myself. This is also a good time to check your u joints
and hubs. Hope this helps
Russ
71 TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Davis <kenjdavis@home.com>
To: Triumph 6 Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2000 11:02 AM
Subject: Trailing Arm Bushing Replacements - Help!
> Hi List,
>
> sometime over the last month or so, I found / was emailed
> information on changing the trailing arm bushings on the 73. It
> involved doing it will use of a jack to lower them down, etc...
> Well, now that i'm reay to do it, for the life of me, i can't
> find the information and tricks on doing it. Will some nice TR
> owner/mechanic point me in the right direction again?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
>
> 73 TR6
> 87 Jag SIII
>
>
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