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Re: [T3] Bushing Pressing


On 23 Nov 99, at 23:21, Charlie wrote:

> Had to replace the bushing that the steering dampner attaches to the
> pitman arm with.  It was so trashed, that the old one came out easily. 
> Getting the new one in was a *%$#@*&.  But, figured out an easy way.  I
> used a long bolt with large washer on one end and put it through the
> hole the bushing was to be pressed into.  Then put the bushing on the
> bolt, another large washer, and finally the nut.  Tightened down the
> nut, pushing on the washer, pushing the bushing right into the hole.

I like your way, I usually have used a C-clamp, but your way uses 
less room. I would add a large socket to the far side so that the 
bushing can be pressed over center, since it that is necessary to get 
it to end up centered.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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