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, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:43:56
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Andrew,
As I'm sure you noticed, you can see a little bit of the rear bushings
when they're still on the car. In my case, I could see that the rubber
on the outside was cracked on the rear bushings. Not sure if you can see
the front bushings well, but my impression is that they usually don't
cause problems. Apparently, the rears take most of the abuse.
If you really want to check them, get the car in the air and remove the
reinforcing plate that holds the bushing on. It's 4 (or 6) bolts, 13 and
14 mm if I remember correctly. On my '93 they were a little stuck, but
not too bad.
For my 2 cents, if you're going to check them, you might as well replace
them anyways. They're only $12 each at eEuroparts.com. Find $15 more in
parts and get the free shipping. There's always something small these
things need...
After you get that reinforcing plate off, remove the 18mm
nut holding the bushing onto the end of the control arm, lever the arm
down (I used a flat pry bar), slip the old bushing off and put the new one
on, grooves in the bushing towards the back of the car.
Don't tighten the 18mm nut yet, just refit it with the washer. Refit
the reinforcing plate, and lower the car. Only tighten the 18mm nut when
all 4 wheels are on the ground; if you don't, you'll stress the bushing
improperly. I think the torque on that 18mm nut was 40 ft/lb or so. I just
estimated it as "pretty tight," since there's very little room under the
car with all 4 on the ground. This is where you'll need the stubby wrench
I referred to in the earlier message.
Good luck,
mike
posted by 165.170.12...
, Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:43:00, Sun, 9 Feb 2003 18:52:50, Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:43:56
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