V6 rear susp arms

Any issues relating to suspension, steering and brakes.

by thesaint » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:01 pm

I've got to replace my rear suspension bushes [img]/sad.gif[/img] , i have the haynes book of lies for the cally, is the setup for the 2.0 rear susp the same as the V6? Also i'm going to be having a go at this myself(panic), has anyone else done theirs and can they offer any tips which don't include taking it to a garage [img]/smile.gif[/img]
Also Powerflex? are the available for rear susp on a V6?

Cheers
Pat.
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by jaybv6 » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:11 pm

The rear suspension should be the same IRS (Independant Rear Supspension) set up as the 16v. As for attempting the job yourself? if you are handy with a spanner it should not be that difficult a job.

I have never attempted it myself but can't be that hard.
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by thesaint » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:20 pm

<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have never attempted it myself but can't be that hard.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Armed with my trusty manual and the biggest set of hammers in the known universe i shall at least try. :twisted:
Looking at the diagrams in the haynes book, looks like i might be OK.
Cheers Jay.
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by jaybv6 » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:59 pm

<!--QuoteBegin-thesaint+--><div class='quotetop'>(thesaint)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Armed with my trusty manual and the biggest set of hammers in the known universe i shall at least try. :twisted<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Your welcome. By the way they don't call them hammers in the trade, they are called automotive correction tools [img]/laugh.gif[/img]
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by SteveU » Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:45 pm

Also tw*t stick and gentle persuasion device.

Be warned though, this is not a job for the feint hearted. It will involve a hell of a lot of swearing and loss of blood. Even when done in a garage with a proper ramp and tools it's a nightmare of a job (trust me I know).

I'd recommend using a trolley jack to press the bush in whilst the arm is on the car. Alternatively, take the arm off and get it pressed out by your local machine shop's press.
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