Poly bushing removal

[EFI69Cam]

Whats the best way to get the bushing shells out of my UCAs? I am installing GW delalums, and need to get the polys out.

[Tudorwagon]

If you don't care about destroying them, you should be able to simply push the poly bushing out of the shell, then you can collapse the shell with a hammer and chisel and push those out too. If you want to remove them in reuseable shape, have them pushed out in the same manner as a new rubber bushing using a shop press, ball joint press or similar tool.

[joeljet]

i drilled out the rubber first then smashed out the metal

[EFI69Cam]

I guess it's time to break out the mighty sawzall again.

[barno68]

Yes the sawzall is a wonderful tool, but be careful as you dont want to damage the seating surface on the control arm. I have found that the bushings come out fairly easy with a ball joint press and do not cause any damage.

Brent