dj paul Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hey, does that steel sleeve come out? im putting in new poly bushings and got the rubber out but the new polys are the exact diameter of the steel sleeve thats stuc in there. whats a good way to get this out? heat it up and pull with vicegrips? ive tried beating it as hard as i can with no luck =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hey, does that steel sleeve come out? im putting in new poly bushings and got the rubber out but the new polys are the exact diameter of the steel sleeve thats stuc in there. whats a good way to get this out? heat it up and pull with vicegrips? ive tried beating it as hard as i can with no luck =( I often cut it with a hacksaw blade being careful not to cut into the control arm. Then knock it out with a hammer and chisel. Sometimes an air hammer will work but not always. Cutting the sleave is a sure way to remove it. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 If you are talking about the outer sleeve then YES it need to come out. I used the same method as Cary. A shop press would come in handy if you have one. This pic was borrowed from another Z site: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj paul Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 alright thanks guys, now i remember reading about that. saved me bent control arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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