B**tard control arm bush

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k130
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Post Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:46 pm

Hi all

Any tips on removing the control arm bushes? Mine are siezed solid...
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Post Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:51 pm

take it you mean the round one that the wishbone/control arm slides into at the rear of the arm?Held on by 2 bolts into bottom of wheelarch?

if so, just cut out the rubber,

then hacksaw through the metal surround and tap it out with a cold chizel and a hammer

take care not to damage the carrier,

then clean up the carrier, and pop the new one in :cool: :D

failing that, anyplace witha 25 tonne press should be able to help :wink:
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Post Sat Dec 17, 2005 4:59 pm

Cheers, I tried the puller but gave up.

Time for the powerdrill I think!