re: How to R&R driveshaft bushing?

["Mark Battley" <m.battley@domain.elided>]

>>I would like to replace the bushing (on the front drive
>>shaft of my 73 Berlina.  How would this be done, and
>>how would I insert the new one?  Is this all done at
>>a driveshaft type shop or is there a home method?
>
>The old bushing has to be pressed off and the new one pressed on.  Take the
>driveshaft to your Alfa mechanic or anyplace that has a press.  No way to
>do it at home, unfortunately, unless you have the equipment.

Topical, since the new bush just arrived for mine. And I do have access to a
press at work.

That's the general concept, but even with a press, how do you get the old
one out?? There isn't anything obvious to grab hold of.

I wondered about drilling it out carefully - or even drilling and tapping a
thread in the end of it to give something to pull on. Or trying to grind
something into the little bit that protrudes from the front to grab in some
way?

Any other suggestions?

Mark Battley
Auckland, New Zealand.

1973 Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce
1989 Fiat Uno Turbo 
1989 Fiat Croma
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