Okay, for some reason I decided to start my bushing set today. I have come across a set of bushings, for the upper and lower ball joints, and the steering rod.

Well, here is this:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/kris...ball_joint.jpg

And here is the bushing next to the joint.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/kris..._joint_new.jpg
http://www.automotiveforums.com/kris...joint_new1.jpg

Is that right? How do I put it on? Do I just cut the old rubber bushing off, and slide the new one on? If so, do I need to lube it slightly with axle grease?

Thanks

edit: click the link for pics


[Modified by sirk, 8:43 PM 2/11/2003]

 

Well ****, why the fu.. I cant link to my space.

Well, if anyone can help, here is a thread about it also.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t86545.html


[Modified by sirk, 8:46 PM 2/11/2003]

 

no need to use those

im putting my ES bushing master kit on too. did u do the rear LCAs yet? im finding them very hard to hammer out compared to the Front LCAs i have an 88 btw


[Modified by G2-Rex, 8:21 PM 2/11/2003]

 

those are dust boots... to correctly put them on.. you separate the balljoint and pop the retaining clip off the original dust boot.. and then slide on the new one.


I would not even bother putting them on

 

yeah theres an opening so dust can get in and destroy your ball joints

 

Thanks.

I am staring the lca's today.

 

tell me how u get those rear LCA metal sleeves out

 

You use a acetylne torch, set the rubber on fire let it burn. Once that is done let it cool, then use an air chisel to knock out the Bushing case.

 

i used to sawall on all the metal sleeves to slit them in 2 spots. then with the air chisel i popped them out. you can also use a hand chisel to get in between the sleeve and control arm and then hammer it out. once it starts to move it will pop right out. the key is to cut the sleeves first.

 

This is the method I am using.

http://home.socal.rr.com/civic4dr4g/...tall/index.htm

 

i gave up and i gave them to my local mechanic t press em out.. im weak!?

 

i decided not to use the Rear lca bushings. so i am going to sell my 88 rear lcas and the bushings to go with it

 

ES bushings=pain in da ***!

 

How the hell do u install the Rack and Pinion Bushings? Do you have to drop the rack or what??

 

As far as I know. So umm.... i dont think I will be doing mine this round.

 

yeah you do, i tried this today and it wouldnt drop out easily, so i just replaced the bigger bushing... ill do the 4 other ones when i figure out a way