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Old 11-19-2007, 11:05 AM
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Ok, so when I put in the new driver's side outer bushing, the one that is grease filled and sealed and has two seals on the outside ( one on each side), I tore one of the seals. This wont do since the bushings were dry, ruined and floppong around due to the bad seals when I went in to change them. A torn seal will let in water and out the lubricant and in time the bushing will be bad again like before. Nor a cheap bushing either, $44 at dealer. So the new bushing is on the way and I learned a lesson...it is ok to use a socket to knock the bushings back in, but, use one that is a size that wont contact the seal. Problem is this...you need a 34mm socket. Just about everywhere you go...32mm is the largest you can get, if that. 1 1/4" and 32mm is where they stop. Lowes, Menards, AutoZOne, local parts shops, Napa, Ruaral King, Etc all stop at 32mm in the 1/2" drive. I am working on coming up with a 34mm now, but it is not easy. 36mm is available but it is too big, how nice. If the wheel carrier was off the car, I would just use the press to put it in, but that was the whole point of this exercise, no removing the hub carriers if possible and it is, just dont ruin the grease seal on the bushing a second time. I can tell already that the alignment is nearly correct if not good. The new camber kit did its job, now I just need the good bushing is so I can get it aligned to specs.
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