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Re: Radius arm and sway bar link bushings 700 87

posted by  someone claiming to be wbain on  Sat Nov 25 01:50 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I just did this last weekend. Here are a few tips:

Once you have the radius rods out, remove all traces of the bushings. I used a small wire brush used for cleaning copper pipes. It's small and can get in there. ALL old bushing material MUST be removed.

Install the bushings in the rear of the control arm and then install the radius rod. Attach the rear of the radius rod. This will need to be levered into place. I used a Stanley Wonder Bar 55-515. The short end can be used to lever the rod into place while the bolt is installed. If the head is rounded off, a 3" 9/16" SAE nut/bolt and 2 wahsers can be used. Metric tools can be used on it. Install the front bushings and the bolt. Don't forget the washers. Do NOT tighten any bolts yet, leave them loose.

Put the tires on and lower the car. Bounce the front end to center the cone bushings, I jumped up and down on the bumper a few times. Turn the wheels full lock, either way. Tighten cone bushings on one side, radius rods on the other. Repeat for the other side. I used a torque reading of 70 ft-lbs. This can also be used for the wheels. This is very important. An incorrect wheel torque will cause brake rotor wapage.

If you have any questions, reread the FAQ. I will be away this weekend.

Good luck.





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