245 Rear Suspension Bushes

Feb 26th, 2003, 22:22

Hi all,

I've bought a new toy.... an 88 245GL 2.0 to play with and ultimatley replace the 855R as the family workhorse.
Unfortunatley I think after 180k she needs a few bits of rubber replacing at the back end.

The whole car clunks, twists and wallows in the rear, so I assume the trailing arm bushes have died. I'm told that they are difficult to do (axle end) does anyone have any hints, tip or guidance on this area ??

Thanks in advance.
Jim,
'96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)
'88 245 GL (As yet to be named !!!!!!)

cbyard · Feb 27th, 2003, 13:33

Hi Jim

not so difficult with a suitable extractor/inserter but probably near impossible without!

Anyway, after I'd made up my tool from the instructions someone (Bob Isaacs?) posted a link to, the actual job only took a couple of hours.

You'll need a reasonable trolley jack, some decent axle stands and the tool.

(Already seen your email- OK)

Cheers

Chris

cbyard · Feb 27th, 2003, 17:18

Further to last post, found the site reference I was given (Andrew not Bob was the benefactor) it's moved but still available at:

http://www.geocities.com/f124ss/240Mods.html

It's buried in section 6.8.

The correspondence about last years saga is still available in page 7 of the 240 postings- see 22 june if you're interested.

Cheers

Chris

Clifford Pope · Feb 28th, 2003, 08:46

If you are really stuck without the proper tools it can be done. Cut/melt out the old bushes, then hacksaw a groove on the inside to release the metal bush. Clean and polish inner faces very carefully, and prepare the faces of the new bushes similarly. Bevel the edge very slightly to give it a good start, apply vaseline, and press in using a heavy vice. You will need to find suitable spacers, pipe offcuts etc to bear on the bush. Press on the metal, not the rubber.
As I say, it can be done, but is probably not worth the effort or risk of damaging something.

Mar 8th, 2003, 09:17

Further to the above - all the above is correct. I would normally also warm up the bush seating in the arm slightly before pressing in the bush - the bush goes in a whole lot easier. If painting the arm after with hammerite or similar - necessary if you have applied heat - don't get any on the rubber.

Best of luck.

John Davies

Mar 13th, 2003, 23:54

Thanks for the replies guys... the good news is they don't need doing (yet) Apparently I was expecting too much from the old girl around corners !

It has been said that a pair or rear shocks could help a little though.

Feb 26th, 2003, 22:22	#1
a15htn Guest Location:	245 Rear Suspension Bushes Hi all, I've bought a new toy.... an 88 245GL 2.0 to play with and ultimatley replace the 855R as the family workhorse. Unfortunatley I think after 180k she needs a few bits of rubber replacing at the back end. The whole car clunks, twists and wallows in the rear, so I assume the trailing arm bushes have died. I'm told that they are difficult to do (axle end) does anyone have any hints, tip or guidance on this area ?? Thanks in advance. Jim, '96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe) '88 245 GL (As yet to be named !!!!!!)

Feb 27th, 2003, 13:33	#2
cbyard TDC Member ;-) Last Online: Jun 13th, 2020 19:08 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Witney	RE: 245 Rear Suspension Bushes Hi Jim not so difficult with a suitable extractor/inserter but probably near impossible without! Anyway, after I'd made up my tool from the instructions someone (Bob Isaacs?) posted a link to, the actual job only took a couple of hours. You'll need a reasonable trolley jack, some decent axle stands and the tool. (Already seen your email- OK) Cheers Chris

Feb 27th, 2003, 17:18	#3
cbyard TDC Member ;-) Last Online: Jun 13th, 2020 19:08 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Witney	RE: 245 Rear Suspension Bushes Further to last post, found the site reference I was given (Andrew not Bob was the benefactor) it's moved but still available at: http://www.geocities.com/f124ss/240Mods.html It's buried in section 6.8. The correspondence about last years saga is still available in page 7 of the 240 postings- see 22 june if you're interested. Cheers Chris

Feb 28th, 2003, 08:46	#4
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 09:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: 245 Rear Suspension Bushes If you are really stuck without the proper tools it can be done. Cut/melt out the old bushes, then hacksaw a groove on the inside to release the metal bush. Clean and polish inner faces very carefully, and prepare the faces of the new bushes similarly. Bevel the edge very slightly to give it a good start, apply vaseline, and press in using a heavy vice. You will need to find suitable spacers, pipe offcuts etc to bear on the bush. Press on the metal, not the rubber. As I say, it can be done, but is probably not worth the effort or risk of damaging something.

Mar 8th, 2003, 09:17	#5
Daviesthos Guest Location:	RE: 245 Rear Suspension Bushes Further to the above - all the above is correct. I would normally also warm up the bush seating in the arm slightly before pressing in the bush - the bush goes in a whole lot easier. If painting the arm after with hammerite or similar - necessary if you have applied heat - don't get any on the rubber. Best of luck. John Davies

Mar 13th, 2003, 23:54	#6
a15htn Guest Location:	RE: 245 Rear Suspension Bushes Thanks for the replies guys... the good news is they don't need doing (yet) Apparently I was expecting too much from the old girl around corners ! It has been said that a pair or rear shocks could help a little though.

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