How do I get the UCA Bushings out?!

seanR · Sep 16, 2004

I have tried a claw puller,
No avail.
I tried a Deep socket and a long bolt.
Nada.
I tried a BFH.
Felt better, but NO.

OK, I give up.

old_man · Sep 16, 2004

The easiest method is to go to Autozone and pick up their c clamp type ball joint press kit they have in their tool loaner program. It will work miracles.

Rev Den · Sep 16, 2004

seanR said:
I have tried a claw puller,
No avail.
I tried a Deep socket and a long bolt.
Nada.
I tried a BFH.
Felt better, but NO.

OK, I give up.

Drill out the rubber around the metal bushing until it just falls apart. You could also use Mr. Torch and burn it out.

HTH YMMV IANRIYFIU

Rev

seanR · Sep 16, 2004

Rev Den said:
Drill out the rubber around the metal bushing until it just falls apart.

Excelent! Why didn't I think of that!

Rev Den said:
HTH YMMV IANRIYFIU
Rev

WHACHUTAKINABOUT WILLISSSSSS?

Jes · Sep 16, 2004

Rev Den said:
Drill out the rubber around the metal bushing until it just falls apart.

That's what I did, then used an air chisel to squash the sleeve and they poped right out(although in little pieces

).

seanR · Sep 16, 2004

OK, Before I get that far, how easily do the new ones go back in?

Will that be another "simple" job?

Tim S · Sep 16, 2004

The quickest and easy way to do it is with a zip gun(air hammer)
Very fast. The best way to get them back in a a ball joint tool as someone stated aready! I have done a ton of these this way
HTH
Tim

seanR · Sep 16, 2004

I will go to Auto Zone in the AM!
Thanks!

Now back to usless stuff!

Rev Den · Sep 16, 2004

seanR said:
Excelent! Why didn't I think of that!

WHACHUTAKINABOUT WILLISSSSSS?

:sure:
You know it is gonna take longer if I have to stop to explain everything to you.

HTH = Hope This Helps
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
IANRIYFIU = I Am Not Responsable If You Foul It Up. :laugh:

Rev

ChiXJeff · Sep 16, 2004

Yet Another Tip......

Put those UCA bushings in the freezer before you try to press them in.

How do I get the UCA Bushings out?!

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