Unfortunately they probably won't slide out! One way to remove then is
to find some threaded rod long enough to go through both bushings, put a
nut and washer on both ends, and tighten them down. The bushings will be
pulled in.
Using floor jacks is a good method for relieving spring tension, just
make sure that it is firmly against the swing arm. There is a lot of
force there.
steve
Linda Long (IM) wrote:
>
> Listers,
> I've decided that after 22 years the original trailing arm bushings on
> my 76TR6 need to be replaced. Bentley's says to completely remove the
> trailing arm and then "press out" the bushings. Three questions
> 1) when they say "press out" does that mean I should expect to gently
> push the old ones out and simply slide the new ones in (hopefully so,
> but probably not!) Or am I going to have to rig up a system with my
> table vise to ram it out with all the force and pressure I can muster.
> 2) Is there any way possible to replace the bushings without removing
> the entire trailing arm? I'd like to rig up something with floor jacks
> to relieve rear spring tension on the arm and then with the other jack
> gently lower the training arm away from the brackets.
>
> Any advise from those that have been there, done that, and bought the
> tee shirt would be appreciated.
>
> bye for now
>
> Tom Long
> Blacksburg, VA
>
> 64TR4
> 68TR250
> 76TR6
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Steve Chandler - Chandler-O'Bagy Associates stevec@rtd.com
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