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Old 02-03-2003, 10:13 PM
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Rear Outer Bushing Joint Replacement

Hi,
Has anybody ever attempted to replace these bushings and can is it be done DIY? I'm chasing a rear squeek and tracked it down to this part. I read here that it's also a "support joint". It's pressed into the bottom of the wheel carrier (hub) and the spring link (lower control arm) bolts into it. Its a combination ball joint/bushing. Will I need special tools?
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Old 02-03-2003, 11:07 PM
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I did it and I am a DIY'er.

However, I had to buy a special tool from Baum tools and I have access to a lift. I don't remember how much it cost but, ALL Baum tools are kind of expensive. The ball joint/bushing in my car was GONE .Both were rusted and barely there. If you don't feel like buying the tool I would consider taking the car to a professional.
I'd seen some pictures somewhere in this forum.
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Old 02-05-2003, 10:38 PM
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J Hidalgo,
Does Baum tools have a website? Also, do you recall the name or model number of this tool? It might be worth the investment as it looks like both my 300TE and 16V share the same bushing/support joint and will probably need to have all of them replaced sooner or later.
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Old 02-05-2003, 11:08 PM
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I suggest that you dont do it yourself, I had a similiar problem, but my mechanic barely took off the ball joint because it was in such bad shape that it wouldnt come off the wheel, so depending on how long you've been driving it with the balljoint problem that kind of determines how hard it will be to do.
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Old 02-06-2003, 01:12 PM
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I did with with the puller & pusher from Baum ~ $100. Use their web site to get their 800 number, then call them to order. I used an air hammer to "free up" the joint because it was very tight. When using the tool be careful not to damage the boots on the new part. I did not have a lift, but I did have the wheel carrier & subframe out of the car at the time. Without one of those two situations it does not look like a fun job!
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Old 02-06-2003, 01:43 PM
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Old 02-06-2003, 06:36 PM
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Thanks for all the info and the link. I went to the website, but it is under construction. Does anybody know the model number for this particular tool so I don't order the wrong one when I call them.
Thanks Again!
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Old 02-06-2003, 07:36 PM
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Their phone # 800-848-6657. The catalog says 202-0043 but when I ordered they said its been replaced with 201-0543 for $102.17. The description is "wheel carrier supporting joint remover & installer tool". Their web site is hopelessly incomplete so I only use it for the phone #. Have them send you a complete catalog. Normally its $10 and refunded at your first order.
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Old 02-08-2003, 10:18 AM
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Steif,

Check this thead out.

Sweaking from rear suspension????

Don`t take it all the way apart! I used a Snap On gear puller on the other side and did it in a few hours.

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Old 02-08-2003, 10:55 PM
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Tinker,
Thanks for the tip. So, you were able to remove and install the support joint bushing without removing the whole rear wheel carrier from the car? Did you have to remove the lower control arm to access the joint and have space to work the puller? What kind of gear puller did you use? I have access to various pullers. A picture or model number of the puller would really be nice-if possible. I tried removing this joint on the other side a couple of months ago , but ended up taking it to the dealer. I'd like to do it myself this time.
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Steif
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Old 02-09-2003, 01:11 AM
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When I did mine (removed from the car for other reasons) I did not separate the hub flange from the wheel carrier. I did have the emergency brake shoes removed which allowed me to unbolt the brake shield and roatate it to a more convenient position. But, you could probably just bent it out of the way and bend it back in place. Anyway you do it, its likely to be a "pain".
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Old 02-09-2003, 08:18 AM
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When I did mine...

all I had to removed was the tire. It took me a while to figured it out the first one but, on the other side, the old one came out and installed the new one in less than 20 minutes (with the baum tool). If you can do it with the puller, more power to you.
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Old 02-09-2003, 08:55 PM
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Steif,

I did not remove the lower control arm, but lowered it with a floor jack after supporting the car on stands. I removed/loosened one or two of the five links to the hub so I could get it in a better position. As Brian stated, I think I also loosen the brake shield to get a better position.

I used this puller: http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/pro_det.asp?P65=yes&qt=1&tool=all&INV_ONHAND=&FREIGHT=&qty=1&Item_id=229&PartNo=CJ2002&Price=+n%2Fa+&ListPrice=+n%2Fa+&FORMNAME=1&Desc=Puller+Set%2C+Bar+Gear%2C+Type&SUB_Cat_ID=1466555&SUB_Cat_NAME=Interchangeable+Puller+Sets&Cat_ID=1465957&Cat_NAME=Pullers&group_id=1233&group_NAME=Gear+Puller+Set&store=IntBrowse&dir=catalog

I have not seen the Baum tool others are referencing. It might even be even easier. It took me a few times to get it lined up just right. To install the new bushing, I used a large socket that is the same outer diameter as the bushing. It will press in fairly easily. I used a big C clamp. I wouldn`t use the center of the new bushing to press it in as you risk damaging the boots that seal the bushing.

Maybe someone on this forum (J.?) would let you borrow their tool???

Tinker

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Old 02-10-2003, 06:30 PM
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Thanks for all the tips and pic of the tool. Tinker, I assume you attached the jaws of the puller to the inner collar of the support joint but, what was the middle shaft of the puller resting on to apply force and pull the support joint out of the rear wheel carrier assembly? I'm trying to figure put how this puller will remove the support joint. I guess I'm not as imaginative as you are. I may just end up buying the Baum tool.
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Old 02-11-2003, 10:51 AM
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Steif,

I can`t recall exactly how I set it up. I had to play with it a few times to get it lined up. I do remember that just the VERY tips of the jaws were used on the front portion of the hub (side facing the front of the car). The VERY tip was used because the hub is thin at that point. If you don`t set it up just right, the jaws will grab both the hub and the bushing and you will be fighting yourself. Since the old bushing was garbage, I ended pressing right center portion to push it out. The good thing about the Snap On puller is the lower bracing/support that prevents the jaws from spreading when you really start to torque it. It WILL come out suprisingly easy once the puller is set correctly.

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