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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: geoffr70 on 05 August 2010, 23:34:03

Title: Rear donut bush removal
Post by: geoffr70 on 05 August 2010, 23:34:03

Hello, I'll be (attempting) replacing rear donut bushes soon. I was just wondering does anyone think if this tool from Halfords: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_172484_langId_-1_categoryId_165469
will be any good at helping me get them out?
Thanks! Oh one more thing, as it's the Elite I could raise the suspension as indicated in the guide in the maintenance section by removing the sensor, but how safe will this be? I suppose the only way it would be in danger of collapse would be a failure of the shocks? Thanks!

Title: Re: Rear donut bush removal
Post by: VXL V6 on 05 August 2010, 23:37:13

I've heard a claw hammer works well with a decent size foot behind it!

I'd say an axle stand is essential to support the vehicle as removal of those bushes requires some reasonable force.

Title: Re: Rear donut bush removal
Post by: feeutfo on 06 August 2010, 00:00:55

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Hello, I'll be (attempting) replacing rear donut bushes soon. I was just wondering does anyone think if this tool from Halfords: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_172484_langId_-1_categoryId_165469
will be any good at helping me get them out?
Thanks! Oh one more thing, as it's the Elite I could raise the suspension as indicated in the guide in the maintenance section by removing the sensor, but how safe will this be? I suppose the only way it would be in danger of collapse would be a failure of the shocks? Thanks!

If the air shocks drop, if the air line comes off for eg, then they drop fairly slowly, but you will need to Jack the car as well.

If bush complete use claw hammer, if bush separates and is stubborn to remove use puller, but you will need to bridge the gap behind bush in subframe and add a spacer for the puller centre bolt to push on, as the guide, although the pic could be clearer tbh.

Title: Re: Rear donut bush removal
Post by: geoffr70 on 06 August 2010, 00:05:11

Thanks both for your help!

Title: Re: Rear donut bush removal
Post by: JasonH on 06 August 2010, 09:10:29

A crowbar, cold chisel and hammer removed mine OK.