Excellent advice. Having done this job a month ago, I'd only add that a
stout balljoint press will do the job as well as a hydraulic press.
-Glenn.
Brian Thornton wrote:
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> Doug,
>
> If you look closely, you will notice that you have left the outer metal
> sleeve of the original bushing in the radius arm. You can remove this one
> of two ways. You can press it out if you have access to a hydraulic press
> or you can cut the sleeve with a hacksaw blade and peel it away from its
> housing. Once removed, you will want to remove the rust that did such a
> fine job of retaining the bushing in the first place. To install the new
> bushings, you will need the assistance of a hydraulic press. It is very
> difficult to align the bushing and drive it home with a hammer and suitable
> dolly.
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