Re: Spider Trunion Bushing

[C2slayman@domain.elided]

Alan,
       The job isn't too bad.  The trunion bushing is split in two, so no 
press is required.  I strongly recommend a polyurethane replacement to 
control axle tramp.
       As I recall, the trick is to jack up the rear and place jackstands 
under the front trailing arm perches.  Remove the axle straps and the swaybar 
brackets from the trailing arms.  (You'll need to raise the axle a little to 
remove the straps.)  Once you have these off, I think you can get enough side 
to side play of the axle to slip the two pieces of the bushings off the axle 
stud that holds them to the T-Bar.  Don't try removing the stud (or bolt) 
from the axle.  It's not required.

Good Luck,
Charlie   


Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 09:40:46 -0400
From: ALFAXTC@domain.elided

> Subject: Spider Trunion Bushing
> 
> Has anyone done a trunion bushing replacement on a spider?  How hard is it? 
>  Should I give it out to be done or is it easy enough to do without a lift? 
>  Do I need a press?
> 
> Any help would be appreciated
> 
> Thanks
> Alan
> 88 Milano 3.0
> 87 Spider
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