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Car Forum / BMW Cars / January 2007What tools needed to replace bushings?
Within a week or so I will be replacing shock cartridges in the front struts and replacing the rear shocks on a 1988 325ic. While I am under the car I plan on taking a close look at all the various bushings as I understand they can be shot at around 125k, which is roughly the current mileage. Having never replaced bushings before, are there any special tools that make the job easier? I can picture using a large C clamp to press new ones into place, but what about getting the old ones out? Christopher >Within a week or so I will be replacing shock cartridges in the front >struts and replacing the rear shocks on a 1988 325ic. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Christopher A 10 ton hydraulic press would be very helpful if you can get the bushing on their own. Most units come complete with bushings at a $$$$$$ price. But I expect somebody will say they can do it with a bent screwdriver and big hammer. Sir Hugh of Bognor The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Intelligence is not knowing the answer but knowing where and how to find it! Hugh Gundersen hsg@h-gee.co.uk Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK Depending on which bushing. The front control arm bushing can be pounded in/out with an appropraite size socket or pipe. A large vise can be rigged to press them as well. Some of the other ones I've not had to deal with yet. Wait until you need to do a rear wheel bearing... FUN!!! >>Within a week or so I will be replacing shock cartridges in the front >>struts and replacing the rear shocks on a 1988 325ic. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >hsg@h-gee.co.uk >Bognor Regis, W.Sussex, England, UK > Depending on which bushing. The front control arm bushing can be > pounded in/out with an appropraite size socket or pipe. A large vise > can be rigged to press them as well. Some of the other ones I've not > had to deal with yet. Wait until you need to do a rear wheel > bearing... FUN!!! You can get them out fairly easily - getting them in can be more difficult. Ideally you want a bench press, but as suggested a large vice can be employed if you are strong enough, however even then you may need a pipe over the bar and the bar will bend before the bush / bearing will go in... |
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