rear axle bush removal

[Buick Bloke]

What's the easiest way to remove the axle bushes, without removing the axle on a 72 Skylark???? As there is no room to swing a cat under there!!

[staged70]

I am guessing you mean axle bearing. Most 72 skylarks have 4 bolts behind the axle flange. remove the rear drum and rotate the axle to get to all 4 bolts then pull the axle out. The bearing will have to be pressed off and on. If you mean the rubber bushings well that would be hard but a flame wrench will come in handy and/or a air chisel

[Buick Bloke]

Everything is off only the springs and prop remain, I did'nt fancy burning them out. As is all a bit too close to the tank for me. Even if i did get them out I'd have a hell of a job to get them in again.

[LARRY70GS]

Everything is off only the springs and prop remain, I did'nt fancy burning them out. As is all a bit too close to the tank for me. Even if i did get them out I'd have a hell of a job to get them in again.


Are you talking about the bushings in the "ears" above the pumpkin? If so, HR Parts and Stuff http://www.hrpartsandstuff.com/ makes a very nice bushing removal tool that works very well. In the absence of that, you can use a drill to drill through the rubber and pick it out. Then collapse the shells. Time consuming, but it works.

This Bushing Tool (Part #0599) is designed to remove AND install the bushings into the top ears on the rearend housing. This tool is made to fit GM housings, and may fit others as well. The design includes a roller bearing thrust washer for ease of use and long life. The Bushing Tool is also plated for rust prevention and appearance. The Tool PULLS the bushing out and also PULLS it into the ears, and does this in under 2 minutes with an air ratchet. Ask anyone that has done this the hard way, and they will tell you this tool is a life saver. Hours of aggravation can be avoided with this new tool. Some generic pullers with adapters to fit (hopefully) your application are over $400! Our tool is designed specifically to work on GM rearend housings for sure, and possibly others as well.

http://www.hrpartsandstuff.com/images/tools/bushingtooloutinsm.jpg

[Buick Bloke]

Funny enough I found a SKODA special tool ( bush extractor )in work this afternoon that does the job ok, not great... I got them out in the end.:grin:

[1981Regal]

Was going to post a link but not here long enough to post links. :Dou::)

[racenu]

here you go....
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=176393

[1981Regal]

Yes that was the link I had in mind :beer