Rear leaf spring bushing outer sleeve removal
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Mountain Pass
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From: Queensland, Australia
Rear leaf spring bushing outer sleeve removal
Hi,
I am replacing the rear leaf spring bushings
I have removed four inner sleeves and rubber sleeves so far. However I cannot easily get the out sleeves of the old bushings out.
The only thing I can think of is to drive a chisel between the sleeve and the spring. Its slow going though. Is there a better way?
Thanks.
I am replacing the rear leaf spring bushings
I have removed four inner sleeves and rubber sleeves so far. However I cannot easily get the out sleeves of the old bushings out.
The only thing I can think of is to drive a chisel between the sleeve and the spring. Its slow going though. Is there a better way?
Thanks.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Near St. Joseph,MO
I've used an air chisel to do it, last time I cut the sleeve on the inside with a sawzall just enough to weaken it but not enough to cut completely through. Then a chisel and hammer makes short work of it
Ford Parts Specialist
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I am replacing the rear leaf spring bushings. I have removed four inner sleeves and rubber sleeves so far. However I cannot easily get the out sleeves of the old bushings out.
The only thing I can think of is to drive a chisel between the sleeve and the spring. Its slow going though. Is there a better way?
The only thing I can think of is to drive a chisel between the sleeve and the spring. Its slow going though. Is there a better way?
Cargo Master
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From: York, Pa
I usually take a torch and burn the rubber part out till it falls out in a fiery blob. Then for that outer sleeve I do like what was already mentioned and use a sawzall. I make 2 cuts usually the width of the chisel. Once that piece comes out I wreck the rest of it with a punch or chisel.
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