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Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:54 am
by vibe63
Has anyone ever replaced the rear axle trailing link bushings? If so, where did you find the tool to remove/insert them?
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 11:47 am
by zbyers
What year/trim?
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:16 pm
by SeattleJeremy
Judging by vibe63's post history he's got an 05 with a 1zz, but couldn't find if they've got AWD or FWD.
For the FWD cars the trailing arm bushings are a bolt in setup.
https://www.carid.com/dorman/rear-trail ... 3-032.html
Pretty straight forward.
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 2:23 pm
by vibe63
You are correct about my car. '05 FWD. The bushings bolt in after you press the old ones out and press the new ones in. The tool I mentioned is shown in this video. Start watching at the 4:35 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8tdnq8xbXA
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 2:51 pm
by SeattleJeremy
Thank you for the reply! I wasn't able to track down one that looked like that, but this Honda/Acura one looks like it might do the job.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G55KJ1Q/
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:35 am
by vibe63
It's a one time fix. Not looking to buy one, but to rent from local parts store. But, I doubt they'd have a tool that's so rarely used. I may have to rig something up. Apparently, I'm replacing something no one has done. I'm into preventative maintenance and, after 15 years, I figured it was time to replace those bushings. Been car hunting, but can't find anything to my liking, other than Buick Encore - it has many of the interior features of the Vibe.
Re: Rear Axle Bushings
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:07 am
by zbyers
Go to a local Napa/Car Quest type of place. Those locally owned parts stores know their stuff.