mishu 0 Posted August 30, 2006 I managed to remove the trailing arms and the outer bearings from the rear beam, but looking at the trailing arms (outer bearing and inner bearing) it appears the inner bearings are still good. From what I've read it's a pain (special tool/press) to get them out/put new ones back in, I was thinking of just leaving them in. I was also thinking of cleaning the arm shafts and using them, or are they beyond that because of the outer bearing marks? How should I go about cleaning the inner bearings? Any dos and don'ts in particular? Also, I managed to bend the outer rim a bit (while chiselling the outer bearing out) -- here, but more importantly, I scratched the inside rim after the outer bearing and the surface on which the bearing rests. The guide mentioned that this could be solved by sanding it carefully, so I'm not too worried, but would like to hear your opinions... BTW, went to Peugeot to ask for prices, turns out the Peugeot bearings are cheaper than the other brands I've seen in local stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted August 30, 2006 Seems silly not to change the inner bearings frankly whilst you've got it in pieces - do a job properly and all of that. That shaft looks to me to be noticeably pitted on the outer bearing surface (and potentially rusting as well, but that might just be the grease) - if it is as pitted as it looks then I'd replace it as it'll kill the bearings prematurely and potentially allow some play/camber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niklas 1 Posted August 30, 2006 A good method to use on the inner bearings, which doesn't involve a lot of fabricating of tools and such is: 1. Remove one of the shafts (the one pictured needs replacing anyway) 2. Put the outer end inwards and use the shaft and a sledgehammer to knock the bearings on both side to the middle 3. Use the antiroll bar and the sledgehammer to demolish the bearings and get them out of the beam, actually a lot easier than it may sound 4. Use the shaft and the sledgehammer to fit the new bearings. Measure the depth often so you get it right, you cannot reverse the action. Make sure you are using the thicker side of the bearing to hit on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 30, 2006 Glad my method of removing the inner bearings is universal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylorspug 7 Posted August 30, 2006 Or for removing inners get a big long pole through the other end, and knock them out the way they came in. Only takes 2 seconds and saves alot of banging and crashing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) Really Miles, and I point anyone South of Watford Gap you direction as you are a professional!!!!!! You'd make a good northern monkey! Are there no real risks of scoring bearing surfaces etc which will have a similar effect to the shafts being pitted when you smash them out of the tube? Why not just thread the ARB through the bearing and tap them out of the opposite sides from the inside surface? edit: Taylorspug typed quicker than me!! Edited August 30, 2006 by Henry Yorke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted August 31, 2006 Opps, I use the Arm shaft to remove them as well (Still using a hammer thou), I think I need my reading glasses... I'd never move up North, People tell me it's grim up there and is always raining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niklas 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Are there no real risks of scoring bearing surfaces etc which will have a similar effect to the shafts being pitted when you smash them out of the tube? Why not just thread the ARB through the bearing and tap them out of the opposite sides from the inside surface? No, the arm shaft is a perfect fit! So it works well both removing and inserting bearings. Glad my method of removing the inner bearings is universal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mishu 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks for all the replies, you guys have a point. There's no point in doing this entire thing if the deformed shaft will destroy the new bearings really fast anyway. So, I guess I'll order a pair of shafts as well. I'll try the ARB method first when removing the inner bearings, but how difficult is it to remove the shafts from the trailing arm, in case I need to use them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted August 31, 2006 no need to worry about damaging the inside of the tube majorly as the bearings dont run directly on it, they run on the outside of their own casing (a bit like a sealed cartridge bearing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mishu 0 Posted August 31, 2006 Yeah, I noticed that on the ones I took out, but the guide mentioned it so I just wanted to be sure. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
