DIY: How to remove Control arm bushings, and Replace

[dustin_crxsi]

http://www.d-series.org/forums/showthread.php?t=64186

Hope it helps out anyone that is trying, or going to do this.

[krustindumm]

There are a couple easier ways to do that.

You can buy a hydraulic press from harbor freight and it will take 5 minutes.

If you don't want the press, clamp the center sleeve of the bushing in a vice and twist the control arm around, it will break free of the rubber and come out. Then cut through the rubber and outer sleeve with a hacksaw (use lube or the blade will stick to the rubber) in two places about 45-90* apart. Use a small punch and hammer to knock out the wedge you made, and the rest will fall out with a couple taps. It took about 15 minutes per bushing.