special tool?

I was wondering if anyone had the special puller to get the upper control arm bushing out of the ears on top of the differential that you migh want to sell thanks


thanks Adam

 

www.hrpartsnstuff.com they sell a tool that removes and installs and is well worth the money.

 

Very easy to do with common tools.

Use a chisel and crush the bushing inwards. Spray some PB Blaster on the interface and let soak a bit. Use a dull chisel and tap on the bushing flange and it will come out. To install, go to Autozone and use their large balljoint press (oversize C-clamp) and it will install the bushings easily. No need to buy a special tool if you are only going to do this once or twice.

 

Thanks for the info George I was hoping that is what i could doI have been soaking the sleeve of the bushing with PB blaster for a couple of weeks now. I am still a college kid so any money I can save sure helps out

thanks Adam

 

I used a Ball Pein

Hammer. to get them out. A couple of good swings and they're out. Install your on your own, but the ball joint press sounds like a good idea.

 

You want to be careful with the big hammer, because it is possible to break the ear off the rear end with a bad hit. Unlikely, but possible. I usually just use the chisel method to smash the shell inward. A few hits will quickly loosen the hold the bushing has on the rear. Then you can wack it out of the rear easily. Putting them back in is far easier. A little grease and a little whack or two or ten will get them back in. Good luck. Rudy E.