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Strut bushing removal

nfrntau

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Heres another one I haven't figured out. The outside washers appear to be pressed together or something. They don't just come off. Am I missing something here on this one? How do I remove these?
 

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GTCS95616

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Interesting... It looks like there is a metal sleeve inside the bushings. Is this correct?
 

Jayscal

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It is probably just rusted, soak it wilth WD-40, then pry it off. If that don't work, you will have to heat it with a torch.
 

PFSlim

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We had same problem. Soak well. Use a set of big screwdrivers to pry with. You will ruin them coming out but will want to replace anyway. An air operated cutting chisel also works well just to get the rust broken free.

Paul
 

rvrtrash

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I think mine actually were swaged to the center sleeve, either from the factory or from years of use. I had to use a grinder to get them apart.
Steve
 
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Thanks Guys,
I will get after them with a couple big screwdrivers and plenty of liquid wrench sometime this week.
 

PFSlim

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As a last resort, might consider looking inside hole of bushing, seeing if you can find a lip inside. Then using a center punch to hammer out.

Paul
 
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