I just replaced the bushings earlier this year. No, there is more to it than
that.
You need to pit car on stands, compress springs with the floor jack. Remove
the spring pan and spring so you can completely remove the A-arms. Remove old
bushings and press in new ones (not as bad as it sounds). As Haynes would
say. "Reassembly is reverse of removal". When it comes time to put the
spring back in, if you don't have a spring compressor get some one to help. I
pushed the pan and spring back up with the floor jack and had my friend use a
crow bar in the spring to move and compress as needed to align each pan bolt
one at a time. Good luck. It's well worth it. Any questions just ask.
While you're under there think about up grading the sway bar. I did.
Dave
73 BGT "Fergie"
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From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net on behalf of robert williford
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 1997 10:53 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: bushings and bearings
i'm planning on changing pads, rotors, shoes, amd brake hoses this
weekend. while i've got the front hubs off, i'm planning to replace the
worn a-arm bushings with v-8 bushings. is this simply a matter of
supporting the spring pans to compress the springs, removing the
worn bushings, and installing the new ones? i can't find a section on
the procedure either in the haynes or factory workshop manual. while
it seems a straightforward job, i'd appreciate any advice on problems
i may encounter... (BTW, its a 73 'b)
i have also found that the rear axle shaft needs a new seal. the
drivers side rear brake assy. is coated with grease, and the wheel
cylinders aren't leaking--its definately not brake fluid. how difficult
is the shaft to remove? will i be able to remove it and re-install it
by hand, or is a special tool needed? i'm planning on having a new
bearing presssed on as well. again, any advice is appreciated...
appreciated...
thanks,
-robert williford
1973 MGB
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