Getting ready

johnyfartbox

johnyfartbox

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Im getting this thread ready for the wishbone swap, not sure when it will start but i will try to take photos and write a bit of gibberish for explanations and maybe even links to any videos I do that will be on the tube.
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Can the bushing be put on before fitting , im sure it would make it easier than putting the bushing in first after removal of the old ones'
 
won't getting the bushing angle correct when pressed into the casting be more difficult with a few pounds of metal attached to it? - the hex section needs to be within a specific range of degrees to ensure that the bushing resistance to control arm movement in either direction is correct (and matched to the other side).
 
Afternoon John,

Looking forward to the write up as I can only assume that many of us will be conducting similar activity soon enough.

Plenty of pictures if you have time.

Good luck.

Kind regards,

Tom
 
The broken one seems to have come out without any issues regarding the long bolt and the nut on top of the other bit.

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But now you can see the problem I have......
how on earth do I get that out of there????????

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I might have to resort to drilling and smashing the rubber bush out and replacing it with a new one that I have.
 
Ive sprayed loads of penetrating oil , proper stuff not wd40 and its been soaking for a good while now.
At first the bolt gave and started turning quite easy, but at this stage it tightens up and now I have this problem.
Ive wound it back in and out again but no joy.
Ideas???
 
johnyfartbox said:
The broken one seems to have come out without any issues regarding the long bolt and the nut on top of the other bit.

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But now you can see the problem I have......
how on earth do I get that out of there????????

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I might have to resort to drilling and smashing the rubber bush out and replacing it with a new one that I have.
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If you have a two-legged bearing puller then fit this on the rear of the housing and use it to press the end of the wishbone out of the bush. Some lubrication to get it started may help. Then use a hacksaw to cut from the middle to the outside being careful not to damage the aluminium. The remains of the bush should then press/drift out.
 
Just had a good soak in the bath, and a light bulb moment, I noticed that the bit poking through is hollow, a good drill bit and plenty lube and drill on slow, it might chew enough metal away for it to pop out, its under tension at the moment.

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It's putting up one hell of a fight.


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There she blows.
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Now all I have to do is get what's left of the bush out.
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Isn't there a tool for this job?
 
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Sylvester said:
Looks like a lot of work, but very necessary of course. How much would it be if it's done by a garage?
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It very much depends on what they charge for labour. I had this work done by the VAG independent specialist I routinely use for all my servicing, I supplied new shocks and wishbones, plus new front discs and pads and the total bill for labour was £355, before VAT.
 
The easiest method I should think is to remove the aluminium console with control arm and separate on the bench. Just doing one at a time and marking its location should see no major alignment or subframe movement issues. This is how I did the job recently but only because I had in preparation fitted new control arms to some second hand aluminium consoles.
 
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