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[Andy B]

little bugger still won't move.... the pin dropped a bit, keep bashing and it popped back up again! 

......

Have you removed the bolts from the rear bushes?  I removed them from the Senator's wishbones first, that way the bottom ball joint can come out vertically instead of a slight arc. Isn't there room to insert a long punch in the top & hit the pin directly from on top? It was nearly 10 years ago when I did the Senators & paid someone else to do the Omega's w/bones. 

[tunnie]

right thinking about how angry i get at the tax man did the trick, its off pinch bolt! 

I expected it to fold down though, not spring back up 

So got my mini-jack supporting disc right now, so track rod end does not take all the weight.

I removed the front horizontal bolt, piece of cake! Even found some mega extender bars, located the vertical bolt from engine bay, by the engine mount, but how on earth being on your own do you hold the bottom nut while un-doing it from engine-bay area? 

[Lazydocker]

right thinking about how angry i get at the tax man did the trick, its off pinch bolt! 

I expected it to fold down though, not spring back up 

So got my mini-jack supporting disc right now, so track rod end does not take all the weight.

I removed the front horizontal bolt, piece of cake! Even found some mega extender bars, located the vertical bolt from engine bay, by the engine mount, but how on earth being on your own do you hold the bottom nut while un-doing it from engine-bay area? 

Do it the other way around... Hold the top (it can be wedged ) and undo from underneath

[tunnie]

right thinking about how angry i get at the tax man did the trick, its off pinch bolt! 

I expected it to fold down though, not spring back up 

So got my mini-jack supporting disc right now, so track rod end does not take all the weight.

I removed the front horizontal bolt, piece of cake! Even found some mega extender bars, located the vertical bolt from engine bay, by the engine mount, but how on earth being on your own do you hold the bottom nut while un-doing it from engine-bay area? 

Do it the other way around... Hold the top (it can be wedged ) and undo from underneath

**goes to try what he should have thought of himself 

[tunnie]

ok so thats out, but will wishbone just pull out like book says? Feking thing.

All bolts are out, but bloody thing won't be pulled out.

What a crappy job, fights you all way, think i'll pay someone to do passenger side!

[Lazydocker]

ok so thats out, but will wishbone just pull out like book says? Feking thing.

All bolts are out, but bloody thing won't be pulled out.

What a crappy job, fights you all way, think i'll pay someone to do passenger side!

Read my first post again

Don't be scared to get a bit violent with it... It will go

FWIW, I think the passenger side is easier normally and now you've done one you'll find it easier

[tunnie]

i give up, where is that trailer to take it into town? 

[amba]

Best weapon of choice I have allways used on wishbones is a decent size crow bar

Decent amount of leverage and the blade is ideal for open up gaps 

Take a trip to DIY shop and get one then give the wishbone some seroius wedging and it will come out

[Lazydocker]

i give up, where is that trailer to take it into town? 

Man up and get sammy on it (if you can lift him)

Where's it stuck? Rear bush?

To give yourself a bit more room to move the suspension leg you can turn the steering onto the appropriate lock... Full left when doing driver's side

May be worth spraying a little plus gas in around the rear bush You might be able to get a big lever (screwdriver in your case) above and below the bush to "Expand" the mounting point a little. Can also try getting a screwdriver into the metal sleeve from underneath and wiggle it... You're just having issues breaking the seal by the sound of it They're probably a little corroded

[Lazydocker]

Should have added "I think" after full left... You'll see

[tunnie]

new wishbone is in, but spent last half hour trying to get it to line up on the rear vertical bolt. Still no joy

[JamesV6CDX]

Mark, have you got the entire front of the car lifted - EG both wheels?

You'll be on a hiding to nothing if you're jacking one side at a time.. .

[tunnie]

as its in garage, only one side is jacket.

As below, just cannot get rear bolt to line up to drop it in from engine bay.

Can't see how other side jacked would make difference 

[JamesV6CDX]

as its in garage, only one side is jacket.

As below, just cannot get rear bolt to line up to drop it in from engine bay.

Can't see how other side jacked would make difference 

I had a feeling you'd only have one side raised... 

It's to do with tension on the anti-roll bar - I am almost certain the job is only possible with all the weight off both wheels?

(someone please confirm!)

[Lazydocker]

I've done it both ways... Front on stands and one side lifted at a time. Personally I find it easier with only one side up at a time