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[Toledodude1973]

Doing mine in a week or so Terry your getting me worried

[jimbo125]

Did my wishbones recently, car done 138k. Big bolts came out no problem but pinch bolt on steering knuckle needed 24 hour soak in Plusgas and driven out with 3/8 bar, not a big problem. Word of advice, the big bolt near the engine mounts can fall into the subframe so on removal and fitting tie some string around the head o prevent loss.

[terry paget]

Doing mine in a week or so Terry your getting me worried

Haynes gives the job 3 spanners, makes it sound easy. He says support front of car, remove wheels, remove 3 bolts and extract  wishbone. It's not quite so easy on a 14 year old car with those 3 bolts well settled in.
Don't worry, you have this forum behind you with advice if you need it. Good luckto you. Personally, I enjoy these jobs, I find them satisfying when I have done them. I reckon a man has to do them to enjoy these old luxury cars. The service history that came with my car demonstrated how much the previous owner had spent in vain to sort it.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

You may find yourself grunting and groaning and struggling for hours. The second time you do it (or even just on the other side of the car) you can't understand why it took so long the first time. It's easy enough in principle, just a few trick n so forth which you learn as you go. As said, all the support from the forum, we've all done it, and know your pain 

[tunnie]

Did my wishbones recently, car done 138k. Big bolts came out no problem but pinch bolt on steering knuckle needed 24 hour soak in Plusgas and driven out with 3/8 bar, not a big problem. Word of advice, the big bolt near the engine mounts can fall into the subframe so on removal and fitting tie some string around the head o prevent loss.

You are very local to me, might have to keep an eye out for a 2.5! Facelift or not?

If you see a Silver 3.2 or Green 2.2 about it will either be me or MrsT

[Sir Tigger KC]

The hardest bit I've found with fitting wishbones is lining up the rear bush to slot the bolt in. 

And trying not to lose the bolt down the subframe!   

[Diamond Black Geezer]

My 'top tip' is to get both big bolts in (not forgetting they're different lengths) and then get a second jack on the steering knuckle, then rotating/wiggling the whole damper/hub/brakes assembly over the wishbone, which is being pushed down by a helpful mate, or with a spare third hand, which we all learn to grow working on Omegas 

[jimbo125]

True so true then sit down and have a bloody good pint

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Another fine use for your third hand, that. A pint