Hi, Chris (and other inquiring eyes...)!
I have a simple question, since I'm sort of a safety nut... well, maybe
just a nut.... maybe just simple . .. but anyway...
Is it really safe to put a jack under the spring pan while working on the
bushings? I have also read messages that talk about a clamp to hold the
springs...
I guess I have visions of this huge spring doing something ugly to someone
under the car if it decided to get a bit cattawampus while the jack was on
it...
???
Carol
At 08:27 AM 8/7/97 -0400, Christopher M. Delling wrote:
>robert williford wrote:
>>
>> i'm planning on changing pads, rotors, shoes, amd brake hoses this
>> weekend. while i've got the front hubs off, i'm planning to replace the
>> worn a-arm bushings with v-8 bushings. is this simply a matter of
>> supporting the spring pans to compress the springs, removing the
>> worn bushings, and installing the new ones? i can't find a section on
>> the procedure either in the haynes or factory workshop manual. while
>> it seems a straightforward job, i'd appreciate any advice on problems
>> i may encounter... (BTW, its a 73 'b)
>> i have also found that the rear axle shaft needs a new seal. the
>> drivers side rear brake assy. is coated with grease, and the wheel
>> cylinders aren't leaking--its definately not brake fluid. how difficult
>> is the shaft to remove? will i be able to remove it and re-install it
>> by hand, or is a special tool needed? i'm planning on having a new
>> bearing presssed on as well. again, any advice is appreciated...
>> appreciated...
>>
>> thanks,
>> -robert williford
>> 1973 MGB
>
>
>Robert-
>
>I don't think you will be able to replace the bushings with out dropping
>the coil springs. You can accomplish this by using a floor jack to
>support the spring pan, while removing the bolts that connect the spring
>pan to the lower A-Arms. Jack the car up, put it on jack stands, then
>move your jack under the spring pan. You want a small amount of
>pressure on the springs (to hold the jack in place). After removing the
>sway bar link and three remaining bolts, you can carefully lower the
>jack, and drop the pan/spring. At this point you can easily remove the
>lower A-Arms, and replace the bushings.
>
>Regards,
>
>Chris Delling
>
>
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