How to change the hinge pin on a GM Truck?
To change out your GM truck or SUV door hinge pins and bushings, you will need: Flathead screwdriver Needle nose pliers Hammer Long extension or metal rod — for hammering on the pin 9mm extension (or other similar-sized extension) that slides over the pin — for installing the retainer clips Hydraulic jack 2 x 4 scrap piece of wood (optional)
Where do the bushings go on a Chevy truck door?
For the bottom hinge, the larger bushing goes in the top part of the hinge while the smaller bushing goes in the bottom part of the hinge. In both cases, the head of the hinge bolt goes at the larger of the two bushings. Gently hammer the four bushings into place. Remember that the bushings go in the vehicle part of the hinge, not the door part.
How do I take off sway bar front bushing?
Jack the car up and shake the tire top and bottom back and forth! There should be no play. If the tire moves in and out, then you have a bad control arm bushing or even worse, a bad wheel barring. Both should be fixed asap as these are very dangerous. Thanks! How do I take off sway bar front bushings?
How do you replace a cotter pin on a pitman?
Prepare a new cotter pin by cutting down the length of one side to match the one you removed. Take a rag and wipe the junk away from the steering shaft and the centerlink hole. Take a good glob of grease and pack it up all around where the steering shaft sticks out of the steering box. This will help seal the steering box from the elements.
What’s the best way to replace a bushing pin?
When the groove gets near the steel bushing boss, you can visually see the steel appear because of a color change. Continue cutting the groove, skirting just above steel bushing boss. Once the bushing is split by groove, it allows the bushing to relax, and you can simply tap it out from the backside with a small ball peen and drift punch.
Is there Grease in a bucket pin bushing?
Yeah,theres alot of grease in there,ill be sure to get that as clean as i possibly can. The bushings have no brass in them,ive called up a buddy of mine that works for a local dealer and hes done plenty of these to give me a hand,thats going to be big since hes bringing his own tools.Should go smoothly.
How to change the bucket pin on an excavator?
Changing bucket pin and bushings on my excavator for first time any good tips on bushing removal and replacement.This is the main pin in the bottom of stick for the bucket. What size machine?
Do you need to replace suspension bushings if they are worn?
On the other hand, repair shops may recommend replacing the part and not just the bushings, because if the are worn, it may indicate the part itself is old and may not last much longer. In addition, many bushings are pressed into a metal sleeve and difficult to remove, which increases labor time and costs.