'81 240 trailing arm bushing replacement...done!

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by KHanawalt, May 31, 2004.

  1. KHanawalt

    KHanawalt Guest

    I bought the poly ones from FCP Groton so I wouldn't have to buy/rent/fabricate
    a tool to press out the old ones. These bushings use the old sleeves. I only
    needed the ones at the axle. All my other bushings looked pretty good.

    What a snap! I thought it would be a tough job. I just drilled some holes in
    the rubber, then used a torch to heat them. Right. As soon as the torch
    touches the rubber, it ignites. That actually expedites the process. Then as
    the rubber loosens/softens, you can use a chisel or screwdriver to just push
    the messy stuff out of the sleeve.

    I used a 2" wire wheel on an electric drill to finish cleaning out the sleeves.
    Since the exhaust is close to the right side bushing, I used a 90-degree angle
    drill attachment I got at Harbor Freight for $10 or so.

    The bushings I had put in the freezer until I was ready to install them, so
    they would be contracted and easier to push in.

    They went in easily, and the center steel was a little more difficult to push
    in, but the grease that comes with the bushings made it doable.

    Now I have no clunk, no driveline vibration, no changing of direction when I
    apply or lift off the throttle. Very nice!!
    KennyH

    Horsepower is cheaper than therapy.
     
    KHanawalt, May 31, 2004
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