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torque arm bushing installation 850 1993

Yes, most folks destroy the old one to get it out and press in the new one. It can be pressed in (in place) with a homemade press. I used two pipe flanges (normally used to ataach the end of a threaded pipe perpendicular to a surface) as large washers, a large bolt, nut and some other washers to suit. The idea is to put a flange over the far end of the bushing housing, then put the bolt thru from the far end with washer(s) to suit, thru the housing, thru the bushing center, then add the other flange, washers and nut. The flange flat surfaces face each other. Make sure the bushing is square to the housing and draw it in. You need not go past a flush fit. The large holes in the flanges give clearance for the bushing center sleeve. Sorry, I forgot the sizes of all the parts, but you've got the idea.

Mind the bushing orientation arrow and look to see if either side of the bushing or the housing has a slight taper to help start it. I thought I found a best fit by hand fitting things first.

P.S. Some folks swear by and some swear at the no press solid bushings available out there. This is a personal preference, trading some transmitted noise and vibration for an easy install with maybe longer life. I never used these. IPDUSA.com and others sell them.
larry P.






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New torque arm bushing installation [850][1993]
posted by  someone claiming to be Jeremy  on Fri Mar 31 05:36 CST 2006 >


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