Bushing woes
Since I am replacing all the rubber bits on the suspension, I figure it would be a good idea to to buy the Mitsubishi Special tool used to remove and install the rear lower A-arm bushing to make the job go easier.
Having the FSM at hand, the removal of the old bushings using the tool was a snap. getting the new ones in.....not so much.
Procedure is to use the tool in the following configuration and apply soapy water to the bushing to ease in installation
Well, After 4 attempts, I have the passenger side done, using up two Febest units and then going to MOOG.
The second MOOG i used on the drivers side (in the middle in above pic) was a no-go. I just placed my 5th order for the (hopefully) last unit today. I think the problem is that I broke the spin bearing that is part of the Mitsu tool when trying to install the febest units-they were really tight and basically didnt fit. I over torqued the tool trying to get the bushing in and that cracked the bearing. I also believe the metal lip that catches the Mistu tool is of a lesser diameter on both the febest and MOOG versus the OEM and that is causing an issue as well. I'll definitely take it slow on my next attempt.
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