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chubyball 08-25-2009 10:59 PM

Need help, stuck half way
 
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I am having problem with my front end vibration. At 60-70 miles/hr the car front end feel jerky. So I thought the problem would come from arm thrust bushing. Now, I had it apart but I am stuck at half way (picture #3 bushing)because the tool that I used to push out the bushing and it's ring (picture #1 in the red box) is not long enough for me to push the rest of them out. I was thinking that I may need to use a jaw puller to get the rest off.

It seems a pain to pull them off, how about press a new one back in? So, it raises a question that I want to ask someone here that experienced with bushing.
Anyone knows the different between a bushing that comes with one piece compares with 2 pieces? I thought 1 piece would be hard to be pressed back in. 2 pieces would be much easier to install, but how reliable and quality? Will the ride be different?

Right now I can not get the entire Arm thrust off (picture#2 with loose nut) the car so I can bring it to a shop to have it press off and on a new one. Unfortunately, it still attach to the car I may have to purchase a 2 piece bushing to install after I remove this old one.

Where is a good website to purchase a new bushing? Would someone give me a link? thanks.

Thanks for any advance reply,

Jeremy

Topgunhobbes 08-25-2009 11:16 PM

I purchased the pitman tool kit from Harbor Frieght and it has a large selection of tools, also check local Autozone they may have a tool to rent. I know they have the one you have in the picture. Not sure if the Harbor Frieght set will do the trick - but it is worth a look.

flyingmachine 08-26-2009 01:10 PM

cheap pitman arm / tierod puller would take care of the hanging arm without damaging the ball joint. if you're sending the arm to shop to press out the old ones and press the new ones in, just buy the bushing from dealership. they're cheap. like $30 something for one iirc.


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