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EnormousMini Aug 17, 2016 02:48 PM

Here's a stupid question: r53 Lower powerflex bushing
 
So... I have the inserts (black ones) for the lower mount, the large side is simple - but the the small side - how did you guys get the Oem bushing out?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

bavmotors Aug 17, 2016 03:03 PM

If your talking about the lower control arm bushings, they are a pain. Can use the specialized tool or a press, outside of those two options i dont know how.

EnormousMini Aug 17, 2016 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by EnormousMini (Post 4235793)
So... I have the inserts (black ones) for the lower mount, the large side is simple - but the the small side - how did you guys get the Oem bushing out?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Sorry, I was typing form my phone..

I was referring to the lower engine mount, the smaller bushing of the 2.

nkfry Aug 18, 2016 12:39 PM

The small side is already solid rubber, there isn't much give at all to it, but if you want to replace it; I've always used a MAP gas torch and melted the old bushing out (be careful the mount is aluminum), let it cool and press the new bushing in.

EnormousMini Aug 18, 2016 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by nkfry (Post 4236033)
The small side is already solid rubber, there isn't much give at all to it, but if you want to replace it; I've always used a MAP gas torch and melted the old bushing out (be careful the mount is aluminum), let it cool and press the new bushing in.

Thank you!


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