Author Topic: Rear axle bushes problem.  (Read 1348 times)

Offline WeekendMechanic

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Rear axle bushes problem.
« on: 22 November 2012, 14:06 »
I`m replacing my rear axle bushes and there is a pressure regulator (mine does not have abs).
I have to take the regulator off to get the bolt out that goes through the bush and axle,the regulator is in the way.
The problem is the retaining screws that mount the regulator to the axle are alen head and they wont budge and I am afraid that if I use too much strength I`ll ruin the heads.:cry:
Has anyone done this before and can give me some advice  ?

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Re: Rear axle bushes problem.
« Reply #1 on: 22 November 2012, 15:21 »
Spray loads of plus gas on them first.

And search for rear brake caliper removal. Same thing and been covered a lot

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Offline WeekendMechanic

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Re: Rear axle bushes problem.
« Reply #2 on: 22 November 2012, 17:57 »
l tried that and I did do a search before I posted.
An idea came to me I`m going to grind a groove into them and screw them out,and I will be replacing them with normal bolts.
I cant see any other option.

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Re: Rear axle bushes problem.
« Reply #3 on: 22 November 2012, 19:14 »
Irwin bolt extractors

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Re: Rear axle bushes problem.
« Reply #4 on: 22 November 2012, 19:29 »
Allen heads are industry standard, they fail because people use cheap arse allen keys in them :grin:
Loads of plus gas, clean out the socket use a good key and make sure you are true and square to it before applying torque.
If it is mashed up or you mash it up then follow the threads as stated.