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Adi82
27-04-2009, 13:24
Ok after many attempts at trying to remove my rear beam compliance bushes I have given up.

Can they be removed easily by most garages?

Where can new bushes be obtained from as Renault don't seem to do them seperatley?
Chadwick
27-04-2009, 14:30
Hacksaw through the outer ring but dont score the bush housing. make two cuts and take around 10mm out. I used my saber saw & it worked a treat. Then just work around it with a chisel getting it to knock in.

Should work :wink:

If not, i also made a jig out of different sized tubings. to make a DIY press, if you wish to call it that.
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee352/ChadwickAl/GarageCamera2008058.jpg

Then i bought this a couple of months ago, that just laughs at bearings! Top stuff!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee352/ChadwickAl/GarageCamera2008060.jpg

If you've lost all motorvation, then a garage will usually press out for £10 or £15 if you take the section into them.
Chadwick
27-04-2009, 14:33
Hacksaw through the outer ring but dont score the bush housing. make two cuts and take around 10mm out. I used my saber saw & it worked a treat. Then just work around it with a chisel getting it to knock in.

Should work :wink:

If not, i also made a jig out of different sized tubings. to make a DIY press, if you wish to call it that.
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee352/ChadwickAl/GarageCamera2008058.jpg

Then i bought this a couple of months ago, that just laughs at bearings! Top stuff!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee352/ChadwickAl/GarageCamera2008060.jpg

If you've lost all motorvation, then a garage will usually press out for £10 or £15 if you take the section into them.
MAXIBOY
27-04-2009, 16:05
they where available separately last time i asked...schakel got some a while ago.

just use a sledge hammer to remove the arms..
schakal
27-04-2009, 21:43
most garages i know wont even touch it ,you are better of doing it
yourself .
reno dealers dont know much unless you give them part numbers
i got the part number somewhere
for renault 9 bushes which i guess is same as clio ones .
i will dig it out for you :D
Adi82
27-04-2009, 22:21
Well looks like I have a fun weekend ahead then trying to remove them without causing any damage. Problem is I really don't seem to have the right tools.

Would that hydraulic puller kit do the trick? How would you assemble it so it pulls the arm off the beam and then the bush out of the arm?

Schakal if you could get me the Renault part number that would be a great help thanks.
MAXIBOY
27-04-2009, 22:31
post some pics up schakal..
schakal
27-04-2009, 22:33
post some pics up schakal..

pics of what now ?? my head ?? :D :D
MAXIBOY
27-04-2009, 22:33
no your axle rebuild... :D
Adi82
27-04-2009, 22:45
Think I have already seen the photos on one of the many other rear beam related topics i've started!! Very nice rebuild it is as well.
Chadwick
28-04-2009, 00:00
Post some piks up.

When i've worked on them in the past i've always unhinged one side at a time and lever it down just enough so you can work. Then remove the bush, light greese and pull the new one in then continue onto the other side. But unhinging it is usually pretty simple.
schakal
28-04-2009, 14:04
:D :D


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=150329065952
Evogone
28-04-2009, 16:08
What are the part numbers ?

Did anyone find the bearing that could be used as the competition option ??? everyone talks about it but no details.....
Adi82
28-04-2009, 16:59
I'm still looking into the bearing option but for now need to get my car back on the road, so if anyone does know the renault part number for these bushes or where else I can get them from that would be a great help.

Also the ones that schakal uses on his rebuild look slightly different to the ones on my beam as they have a rubber cover that goes between the arm and beam.
Chadwick
28-04-2009, 20:23
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERFLEX-SUSPENSION-BUSHES-RENAULT-CLIO-Mk1-WILLIAMS_W0QQitemZ310046798169QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU K_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item31004679 8169&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318
Adi82
28-04-2009, 20:32
That kit is only for the front bushes and does not include the rear beam bushes.
schakal
28-04-2009, 21:35
I'm still looking into the bearing option but for now need to get my car back on the road, so if anyone does know the renault part number for these bushes or where else I can get them from that would be a great help.

Also the ones that schakal uses on his rebuild look slightly different to the ones on my beam as they have a rubber cover that goes between the arm and beam.

dude my rebuild is from a renault 9 but as far i know the bushes are
the same as clios (4bar rear axle )
77 00 762 843 is the part number :P
Adi82
28-04-2009, 22:03
Excellent will order myself two of those and butcher the old ones out at the weekend. I can finally get the beam down to the shot blaster and powder coaters then.

Also managed to shear off both aux fuel tank bolts today :cry:

Just love working with these old rusty cars :D