Wishbone Help - Page 9

COLVERT · 13th June 2021, 17:36

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Originally Posted by BillyRover

Na - not budging!

OK.---

---Well, as you are going to fit new forget the packing and just whack IT hard.----

BillyMG · 13th June 2021, 19:36

I've done it! By far the most difficult job I've ever attempted! Big shout out to everyone who offered advice - although we butt heads sometimes on here this is what it's all about! Unfortunately on inspecting the new wish bone it seems they've sent me the wrong side (listing said right hand side - that's driver side right??). My luck couldn't get any worse! But the main thing is IT'S OFF !!!! To split it I jammed a hammer in between the subframe as mentioned in another thread, then hit my pickle with a lump hammer and the rage of a man who's been trying to remove a wish bone since last Friday! Pop! Out ya go!

AndrewJames · 13th June 2021, 19:59

Top job as they say, well done. Right should be driver's side yeah!

TourerSteve · 13th June 2021, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyRover

I've done it! By far the most difficult job I've ever attempted! Big shout out to everyone who offered advice - although we butt heads sometimes on here this is what it's all about! Unfortunately on inspecting the new wish bone it seems they've sent me the wrong side (listing said right hand side - that's driver side right??). My luck couldn't get any worse! But the main thing is IT'S OFF !!!! To split it I jammed a hammer in between the subframe as mentioned in another thread, then hit my pickle with a lump hammer and the rage of a man who's been trying to remove a wish bone since last Friday! Pop! Out ya go!

Well done !

The otherside will be a breeze when you come to do it especially with that new breakers bar

BillyMG · 13th June 2021, 20:00

Some pictures of what worked on the bush bolts

trikey · 13th June 2021, 20:23

Well done, the key to removing the centre joint is getting the car high enough to allow a good swing on the hammer.

The thread on the rear bush mounting holes is an M14 for future reference.

Tourist · 13th June 2021, 21:12

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Originally Posted by BillyRover

I've done it... IT'S OFF !!!!

That looks fine to me - I'd have left that on ;-)

Seriously though, many congratulations, it's a great feeling to triumph over adversity!

SD1too · 14th June 2021, 07:02

Billy; if you would like a little tip, note the horizontal line on the rear end of the suspension arm (it's not a wishbone by the way!). Also, before dismantling, mark and measure the position of the bush housing. These will enable you to fit the new one in exactly the right position without the need for any jacking, G clamps or swearing when it comes to refitting the arm.

Simon

bl52krz · 14th June 2021, 09:41

Can I throw a relevant question into the article?
How many of us during our maintenance of our cars ever bother to check the torque of wheel bolts, especially after having them off the car for instance:- checking brakes/replacing brake hoses and the suchlike?

AndrewJames · 14th June 2021, 10:10

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Can I throw a relevant question into the article?
How many of us during our maintenance of our cars ever bother to check the torque of wheel bolts, especially after having them off the car for instance:- checking brakes/replacing brake hoses and the suchlike?

I personally torque everything I can (apart from the 10nm range stuff) as I am not a mechanic and not an engineer. I feel it helps me know I'm doing things right... And to be honest, I find that click extremely satisfying. A couple years ago I snapped a bolt. Then I bought my first torque wrench

13th June 2021, 20:23	#86
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Well done, the key to removing the centre joint is getting the car high enough to allow a good swing on the hammer. The thread on the rear bush mounting holes is an M14 for future reference. __________________ Lest we forget..

14th June 2021, 07:02	#88
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,344 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Billy; if you would like a little tip, note the horizontal line on the rear end of the suspension arm (it's not a wishbone by the way!). Also, before dismantling, mark and measure the position of the bush housing. These will enable you to fit the new one in exactly the right position without the need for any jacking, G clamps or swearing when it comes to refitting the arm. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

14th June 2021, 09:41	#89
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Can I throw a relevant question into the article? How many of us during our maintenance of our cars ever bother to check the torque of wheel bolts, especially after having them off the car for instance:- checking brakes/replacing brake hoses and the suchlike? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

13th June 2021, 19:59	#83
AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	Top job as they say, well done. Right should be driver's side yeah!