Piece of cake if you have the right tools.
Here is how I did it for those of you that are unsure:
10 Steps to Victory!!!
1. Buy the Spindle pin Removal Tool from John (jtburf) at HybridZ.org. $50 shipped as of 2/1/2011.
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2. Apply the included Anti-seize copper lubricant to the threads of the rear facing end of the spindle pin.
Note: The rear facing side of the Lower Control arms are flat so you can only use the tool from this side.
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3. As you can see below, the all thread rod is threaded both inside and out.
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thread the rod onto the spindle pin.
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4. Lubricate the outer threads of the rod and slide the included pipe with pipe fitting over it. Make sure the included fitting is touching the LCA.
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5. Install the included washer and nut onto the rod as shown.
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6. Heat "the crap" out of the cast iron part that houses the spindle pin.
Note: This will cause the entire assembly to expand slightly loosening its grip on the spindle pin.
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7. Start slowly tightening the nut with the box end of a 28mm wrench. (I successfully used a 1-1/8" wrench since I couldn't find a metric wrench that size)
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8. It is extremely important to make sure the spindle pin is pulling through the assembly as you are tightening (see below). It has been reported that if you over-tighten the nut without breaking the pin free, you can strip the all thread from the inside out and you will be SOL.
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9. Once you are sure the pin is coming out, just keep cranking and cranking, being careful not to bend or strip anything.
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10. Victory!
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Once the spindle pin is out you may now get very excited and start telling your girlfriend all about how awesome you are. When it becomes clear that she simply does not appreciate just how awesome you are, proceed to step 11.
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11. Beer.
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Time to start building a suspension system.
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FTW!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome brotha, i got my arms and struts marinading in some WD40 at the moment. ill try this if it doesn't hammer out.
ReplyDeletelooks like i can just buy that puller stuff from a home despot or lowes.
I just tackled this chore this weekend, made up my own tool from a wheel nut, all thread, pipe, washers and a nut, worked like a champ. Before I had put it in my 20T press and lets just say putting that kind of pressure on something this large can be dangerous.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt. I almost lost my face trying to press out the bushings after the fact. Not good. Be careful using a press on these things. Folded the LCA right down the middle and it sprung out of the press.
ReplyDeleteIf you still have the puller I would like to buy it from you. Or I will pay for shipping to me and will ship the tool back to you once I have used it. Thanks
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