SAAB 9-5: How to: Rear Rose & Trailing Arm Bushes.
Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:48 am
Now I do have problems...I think!
While replacing my rear brake pads & handbrake shoes today I found out my lower transverse arm ball joint/bush has gone.
Naffed up my rear tyre too....Not happy.
Im guessing it would be best to replace the upper & lower arm bushes at the same time.
Question is how?
I see WIS says to use the press tool, which I dont have, so can a home DIY mechanic who likes breaking things do this little job, or does the whole hub assy have to come off & the bushes pressed in/out?
PFS are doing these bushes at just over a tenner a pop which isnt bad at all, but the rubbers look as if they could be damaged by some ham fisted lump hammer throwing yobbo like me!
So, whats the verdict guys, anyone done this job at home?
TIA.
While replacing my rear brake pads & handbrake shoes today I found out my lower transverse arm ball joint/bush has gone.
Naffed up my rear tyre too....Not happy.
Im guessing it would be best to replace the upper & lower arm bushes at the same time.
Question is how?
I see WIS says to use the press tool, which I dont have, so can a home DIY mechanic who likes breaking things do this little job, or does the whole hub assy have to come off & the bushes pressed in/out?
PFS are doing these bushes at just over a tenner a pop which isnt bad at all, but the rubbers look as if they could be damaged by some ham fisted lump hammer throwing yobbo like me!
So, whats the verdict guys, anyone done this job at home?
TIA.