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Idler Arm Bushing

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Whats the best and easiest way to remove and install an Idler Arm Bushing on a 66 stang
 
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Hydrolic press.

If you don't have a press, you could always try a socket and a BFH. They can be a real pain to remove tho... you might save yourself a lot of hassle by paying a shop for 1/4hr labor.
 
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BottleFed70 said:
Hydrolic press.

If you don't have a press, you could always try a socket and a BFH. They can be a real pain to remove tho... you might save yourself a lot of hassle by paying a shop for 1/4hr labor.
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DO I GET THE ARM OFF USING A PITMAN ARM PULLER. ITS KIND OF TIGHT TO GET THE PULLER AROUND THE TOP OF BUSHING
 

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Lay off the CAPS man.

You could provably just use a pickle fork since you are replacing the bushings.
 
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Two connection points:
Off the center link: I have used a tie rod puller.
Off the frame: 1. Unbolt it from the frame 2. Spray it good with WD between the shaft and bushing. 3. Reinstall nut a few treads and wack it with a plastic hammer. (no not a toy but one with hard plastic to protect the nut or threads.
 
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I used a long 1/2" threaded rod and a few appropiate sized sockets to remove and replace the bushing after the 2 piece Idler arm was removed from the car.
A stop nut or vice grips can keep the threaded rod from spinning, an extra large socket on the bottom to catch the old bushing. A deep socket small enough to displace the bushing but not get stuck in the Idler arm is used to displace the old bushing.
Install is the opposite, using a socket just large enough to contact the flange at the top of the new bushing to press it in, pretty straight forward. HTH.
mannyjoe
 
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Thank you everyone. I took the idler arm off and brought it to the shop up the street. He pressed it out for me and pressed in the new bushing. He did not even charge me for it!! its back on the car and seems to be fine. thanks again
 
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