Axle side UCA bushing replacement

X

XJ_99

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Golden,Co

• Mar 4, 2014

• #1

Ok so I have been searching and have not found the answer I am looking for so here it goes.......What is the easiest way to remove the old UCA bushings I have been told they are a pain............:eyes:

 

eflores

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Greg's place

• Mar 4, 2014

• #2

fire hammer chisel

 

YELLAHEEP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Littleton, Colorado

• Mar 4, 2014

• #3

Are you talking about the ones on the axle mounts?

The one on the diff is fairly easy but you have to be gentle with the other one as you can bend the bracket.

I have my best success using an air hammer and blunt chisel end. Starting with the side with the flare, give several bursts around the perimeter of the bushing sleeve and generally they walk right out.

 

DesertRunner

NAXJA Forum User

Location

covina, ca 91724

• Mar 4, 2014

• #4

there is a special dealer tool you can get it from miller tool it makes the job a 10 -15 minute job. ive done the air hammer torch routine i bought this tool because of that!

if you look you can get it used for cheap i paid 120 for mine!
http://www.toolsource.com/bushing-installer-remover-p-113951.html

 

DutchVDub

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Milliken, CO

• Mar 5, 2014

• #5

I used my ball-joint c-clamp tool. On the passenger side I just used a socket to keep the mount from compressing.

Air hammer with bushing ripper tool works very well on stubborn ones.

 

X

XJ_99

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Golden,Co

• Mar 6, 2014

• #6

Ok thanks guys I think I see what I gotta do and yeh that tool I dont think so not for $200 ........If I did these all the time maybee

 

D

Dewidge

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lakewood, Co

• Mar 6, 2014

• #7

Air chisel worked for me on the stubborn ones. I did use the BJ press to get some out. I'm no pro but was able to figure it out and get them replaced in an afternoon.