I tried to get the old ones off, and they will not come off with a puller. If I destroy them to get them off, I'm concerned that I won't be able to get the new ones on, since the fit is so tight. Does anybody have a solution for how to get the new ones on? I have some brake assembly lube that I was going to use. Maybe grease instead?
How Install control arm bushings 87 325i?
Feb 28, 2006
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You want to use something that evaporates - thus a big NO to grease, silicone, brake lube, etc. Most people recommend dishwashing liquid. When the E30 was still being produced, BMW sold turpentine to use as the lubricant. The important thing is to get the car back on the ground before whatever you use drys up. That locks the bushings into the correct position.
But how do you actually force them on? Use a big hammer? Take the whole control arm off and do it off the car? That's the part that really scares me.
Try to use antifreeze on the rubbers and you will find they go on quite easily... from clive.
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