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Old 05-25-2005, 06:32 PM
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What I mean is to put the bolt (or whatever shaft) into the center of the bushing but not deep enough to contact the inner bushing. Then force the bolt at an angle to deflect the bushing. You may, at that point, be able to get a screwdriver between the bushing and the arm. Spray fluid. Deflect it the opposite direction and do the same. You may be able to get gooseneck pliers on the edge of the bushing but you won't be able to pull it out. I pulled the outer sleeve out of one but left the inner one. Keep "working" the bushing with the bolt back and forth and it will come out a little each time. It does take time and is quite a pain in the butt, but it's the only way I could get them out. This is harder to describe than demonstrate.

I hope this helps.
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