Challenger Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Well Im at the point where Im hopefully going to get the spindle pin pressed out of the spindle, I was able to burn out the bushings (and remove inner sleeve) that hold the pin to the control arm, but now Im not sure what to do. The fsm says to just remove the nut from the locking bolt underneath the spindle. I did this and its just the bolt sticking out. Do I need to remove that also or can I go ahead and get it pressed out now? From what I know (other threads Ive been reading regarding this), the pin has a flat section that this bolt presses onto, so wouldnt removing the nut do virtually nothing??? Also, when I get to someone with a press, what should I exactly instruct them to do? What part of the control arm would they use to support itself as they press out the pin? Any help/pics of this would be MUCH appreciated, really dont want a bent control arm... Overall Ive read various things regarding its removal but need some clarification before I go and smash my control arm. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoorhs02 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Well Im at the point where Im hopefully going to get the spindle pin pressed out of the spindle, I was able to burn out the bushings (and remove inner sleeve) that hold the pin to the control arm, but now Im not sure what to do. The fsm says to just remove the nut from the locking bolt underneath the spindle. I did this and its just the bolt sticking out. Do I need to remove that also or can I go ahead and get it pressed out now? From what I know (other threads Ive been reading regarding this), the pin has a flat section that this bolt presses onto, so wouldnt removing the nut do virtually nothing??? Also, when I get to someone with a press, what should I exactly instruct them to do? What part of the control arm would they use to support itself as they press out the pin? Any help/pics of this would be MUCH appreciated, really dont want a bent control arm... Overall Ive read various things regarding its removal but need some clarification before I go and smash my control arm. Thanks! put the nut back on...tighten back up pretty good, then use a hammer to hit it...then back the nut off...hit it...repeat. i did this exact same thing weekend before last.well it was actually laborday morning, between 1-5am. i took out the entire rear suspension including diffy, moustache bar etc. everything. her bare rear end is so tempting! lol...im givin her somethin back there tho:twisted:...since shes so sexy! lol its pretty easy to take everything out. just be careful and dont get in a rush. youve looked at blue's website right??? http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/rearend/index.html thats the document ive been using. i havent had time to get the spindle pin out but you can use a bolt as a drift on both ends to loosen it up somewhat, blue talks about using a hacksaw and sawzall to cut it at certain places... pm me with pics of what yove done so far and ill do the same this weekend if i get a chance. we could prolly help each other out a lot with ideas and what not. remember...be safe! ive had my wrist/hand crushed between the gas tank and a faulty floorjack....becuz i was being a dumbbbbass and got in a rush. definetly not fun. i hit my baby with my other hand after i got the one gettin pancaked out!!! and i hate spousal abuse lol jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Mmmmkk... (after burning out the outer bushings and pulling out the little sleeves) I ended up cutting one side of the pin off through the gap between the spindle and control arm outer mounts. Pulled the control arm off, and then hammered it out. Used a couple bolts once the one side of the pin was inside the spindle. Came out with a small sledge hammer. I have new pins on orders so there went $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoorhs02 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 spindle pins? i ordered mine the msa or black dragon, cant remember, and total was like 70 i believe. they had nissan stickers on them when i opened the box. so you did get the pin out, thats good. my car has been sitting since 91 but it has practically zero rust that ive noticed. ive been all over the car. the guy i bought it from said it sat under a tarp and udner a car port (but no tellin if thats true or for how long if it is). the lock bolt came out really easy on one side and easier then i thought it would on the other. im being real pessemistic(spelling?) about the whole rear suspension upgrade. just expecting to run into problem after problem, but so far its been easier then i couldve imagined. having no rust to speak of helps out a lot i assume, but i havent takin my pins out yet so im still holding my breath! been busy gettin another parts car. gonna go pick up a 280zxt right about the time hurricane ike gets to where i live. fun fun. should be interesting. anywayz, if you can take any pics id like to see what youre up against as far as rust and whatnot goes. thanks man, later jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 If you plan on getting that stuff apart, you should be hitting it with PB Blaster every day to start getting the rust dissolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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