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[MINIMADrt]

An old push rod is put through and tapped removes them nicely if they move or a small shape chisel to split them. Carefully

Do you mean a Valve?
I can't imagine a pushrod would work??

An old push dos I use one from an old landrover I think is was (longer). Ball head one end and a funnel shape the other I put this end on the edge of the race and tap/hit the ball end worked wonders on all of mine and no marking or scoring at all. I will tri and get a picture when I'm back at the garage.

[Ben_O]

 I will tri and get a picture when I'm back at the garage.

 

Cheers!

[MINIMADrt]

right had a look down the shed and turns out i havent taken that box up there yet so here are a few pictures of what i mean 

 

 

this is the push rod i use the socket resembels the bearing 

 

 

and here is the threaded bar i use to do the other way

 

 

i have done all mine this way and these aswell which will be going on mine 

 

[Ben_O]

Cheers mate.

 

Those arms look great!

[MINIMADrt]

Cheers mate.
 
Those arms look great!

Thank you

[MINIMADrt]

double post

Edited by MINIMADrt, 21 January 2015 - 08:07 AM.

[Ben_O]

I managed to use a precision screwdriver and gently hammer it down one side of the bearing shell and it has split it treat without damaging the casting.

 

I need to do it on the opposite side to get it out but the screwdriver i was using has gone blunt (cheap rubbish) so i am going to have to sharpen it with the grinder tomorrow as i don't think i would get away with it now.

 

Im pleased about that, i thought it was going to be a nightmare

[Covert]

Easy when you know how , glad you got it sorted ben .

[Ben_O]

Success!

 

 

And now the top arm can have a soak in some vinegar overnight.

 

[alex-95]

Good work Ben, I think this is the way stu meant, although you've got it out now http://www.theminifo...earing-removal/

[Stu.]

Yeah similar. Bens shown theres more than one way to skin a top arm though eh :)

[Ben_O]

I was going to try the M10 bolt idea on the other arm but to be honest, the way i ended up doing this arm was easy.

 

I was worried about damaging the arm itself but it hasn't so i might just do it this way with the other one.

 

I think i have already done the rear arms but i can't remember if i did both.

 

I want to get all of the suspension stripped, cleaned and then get the arms primed then reamed for the new bearings and then paint them after so the machine shop don't damage the paint finish.

 

Then ill build them up, wrap them and then put them away.

[Ben_O]

Took it out of the vinegar this morning.

 

It's not come up too badly. It will look fine with a lick of paint.

 

 

 

 

Ben

[Jared Mk3]

Cleaned up quite nicely 

[Ben_O]

Just got to find another one for the other side and do the same to that...