by rovert » Thu May 07, 2009 9:53 pm
Done quite a few of these. Ill try to explain how
You need
1 Set screw(bolt threaded all the way down) nut and washers to fit
1 socket (standard not long reach)
Suitable lubricant
The bolt
needs to be a close fit in the bore of the bush, twice the length of the bush plus the length of the socket and enough thread left exposed for the nut and washers.
Washers
1st must be smaller than the diameter of the bush
2nd is to prevent the nut disapearing down the hole in the socket were your ratchet or T bar would normaly fit
Socket
Choose one that the bush fits closely in and will also sit on the rim of the bush housing.
Lubricant
Anything to make things slippy I use swaffega or washing up liquid in preference to oil and grease on bushes as it dries up, this inproves the friction grip once in place.
Instalation
Place 1st washer on the bolt followed by the bush, lubricate the bush and housing, place bolt through housing , put socket on the other end of the bolt followed by the second washer and nut
Tighten hand tight guiding the bush into the housing to get it started. Ensure that the socket is seated on the rim of the housing then start tightening the nut down.
The bush will roll over the edge of the washer, this is normal. Tighten the nut untill the washer enters the housing and keep tightening until the bush is flush with the housing. remove the bolt. The bush is in position. Should it be to far in, just reverse the bolt and socket to pull it back out slightly.
Should you try to do this without the socket you will find that the bush will only go about 1/2 - 2/3 the way in before the metal liner in the bush is stopped by the washer and nut.