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Re: Trunnion/wishbone bushes

To: jlumia@ball.com
Subject: Re: Trunnion/wishbone bushes
From: "Walter Fogle" <lbc4me@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:40:08 +0000
Hi John and List:

Thanks to all who responded.  I'll be sure to thoroughly clean the wishbones 
with a Dremel tool before installing the new bushings.  The job seems pretty 
straight forward and will allow me to do a little exploring for the further 
restoration of the suspension later this Winter.

Best regards,
Walt Fogle

John Lumia wrote:

Walter Fogle writes:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>I've discovered that the outer bushings on the driver's side front
>trunnion/wishbone connection of my '69 TR6 need to be replaced.  I've
>ordered a bushing kit for both sides from BPNW and hope to do the job this
>weekend.  BPNW advises that if I support the spring/shock pad with a jack
>and remove the large bolt and split nut that I can then lower the wishbones
>in order to replace all the lower bushings.
>
>What is your experience and advice on this project?  I do intend to
>completely rebuild the front suspension and steering after the 1st of the
>year but need to correct this immediate problem/hazard.  The Bentley manual
>describes complete removal of the lower wishbones but doesn't specifically
>address bushing replacement while the wishones are still attached to the
>car.  Any help/advice/cautions?
><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
>Walter,
>
>Yes I've done that before.  Since you arent removing the spring pad bolts,
>the spring is still captured by the spring pad and the shock absorber.  By
>jacking up the spring pad, you are removing the load on the trunnion bolt,
>it should come right out, and the trunnion can swing out of the way.  No
>need to remove the brake rotor or the caliper either.  However, it may be a
>job to remove any rust from the insides of the wishbones.  If you dont get
>the rust and corrosion out, the bushings become hard to press in, and makes
>it even harder to install the metal sleeves inside the bushings.  It's 
>still
>worth a try, but make sure the jack is secure.  I've jacked up under the
>shock with a piece of wood in between.  All you need to do is jack up just
>enough (which should be very little) to remove the spring load on the
>trunnion.
>
>Getting the trunnion to go back in between the two wishbones without the
>washers falling out is a little tricky, just be sure to keep grease away
>from the back side of the brake rotor.  My suggestion would be to cover the
>openings on the rotor shield rotor with some duct tape or something to keep
>from getting grease on the back side.  If you get grease on the outer side
>of the rotor at least you can clean it off.
>
>Good luck!
>
>John Lumia - 76 TR6
>
>


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