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Offline *tell*

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Inner anti roll bar bushes
« on: 12 October 2010, 22:54 »
i think mine are past there best.
anyone done them? easy job?
thanks tell
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #1 on: 12 October 2010, 22:59 »




see the metal strip that has the rear arm bolt, sway bushing bolt and subframe connector? That has to be removed (all 3 bolts removed) and then it's easy from there on. The bush will come out with ease, and go in with easy (and some lube, use copper grease).
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #2 on: 13 October 2010, 10:51 »
khare I'm guessing you haven't actually done this yourself  :grin:

you also need to lower the entire subframe to get these bushes out. the bit of metal uyou pointing out there  doesnt actually come off the subframe!  there is another bolt accessible thru the round hole in the wishbone which needs removing then the subframe will come off. you also have to support the engien and undo the steering uj from the rack to get it to drop down enough.

I finmd the inner bushes dont really wear though, just the outers even on my 180k mk2 they were still nice n stiff!  its a mare of a job so if you really want to do it make sure 100% these bushes are worn. in fact I'd never bother doing em unless you change the rool bar for something better, then at least its more worth your time :)
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #3 on: 13 October 2010, 10:54 »
I also thought the subframe has to be lowered...
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #4 on: 13 October 2010, 12:33 »
Ah....It's just that when I did mine was when the steering rack was being changed, so the subframe was dropped anyway, thought that bit of metal came out  :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #5 on: 13 October 2010, 13:29 »
Nice pics though khare bear!  :wink: :grin:
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #6 on: 13 October 2010, 13:37 »
got them off the DIY guides of the maintenance section.  :tongue:
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #7 on: 13 October 2010, 13:46 »
Ah I see! Thought it looked a bit clean! :rolleyes:
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #8 on: 13 October 2010, 13:50 »
As a matter of fact, Len, mine too is clean  :tongue:
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Re: Inner anti roll bar bushes
« Reply #9 on: 13 October 2010, 14:51 »
Its actually possible to do them without the major overhaul above. Undo the bush bolt and push the bush out with a screwdriver or similar. Then put the new bush on with plenty of grease. Remember it is split so will pull apart. then slide it round and push into position. Dont forget to tighten the bolt .
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