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Hard to install new bushing in rear suspension? 200 1988

posted by  oscarcat on  Thu Nov 10 12:38 CST 2005
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How difficult is it to install new rubber bushings in the rear suspension of a 1988 245 wagon? Specifically when removing the trailing arms, do I need to restrain the rear springs? I understand removing the trailing arm bushings requires a special tool [saw it in the IPD catalog]. Can a machine shop press it out? Do I need to align it afterwards? Any other particularly difficult aspects of the job or tricks? I have hand tools and a good torque wrench [I rebuilt my front suspension one side at a time and had good luck except one A arm bushing was a bear.]



Formerly owned: 1971 164E; 1979 245 wagon; 1987 240DL 5 spd
Presently own: 1988 245GL; 1995 Chevy S10 4X4; 2005 BMW 325i 5 spd; 2005 Chrysler T&C Touring






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