TR2/3/3A TR3 outer wishbone bushing removal

[newmexTR3]

Hey all,

What's the best method/tool for removing the outer metal bushing from the lower wishbone? Does it matter which side you push it out from? One side of the bushing
has oblong wear so there's not much purchase on the edge. You may be able to see that in the pics below.

Like a dummy, I disassembled, primed and painted the thing nice and shiny before realizing I needed to replace it. doh.

thanks in advance!

 

[CJD]

I've always used 2 sockets. One the size of the bushing to either hammer or push on with a press. Then, a larger socket for the bushing to back into. If you cannot find a socket or rod of the proper size, you can also use a hacksaw to carefully cut 2 slots into the bearing and then carefully chisel out. Of the 2 methods...the first is, by far, the preferred.

You can press from either side.

 

[Lorenzo]

What it is the best method to insert the metal bushing as pictured--

 

[charleyf]

What it is the best method to insert the metal bushing as pictured--

I liked to use a bench vise. Better control than using a hammer. Be sure to line up the grease holes.
Charley

 

[sp53]

You can also have it done. Take them into a machine shop with your new Trunnion and have them reamed to match fit.

 

[Hamish Racing]

To me they look ok
the second pic shows some “tinkering” that might need smoothing On the outer edge.
not sure anything you buy will be better ? The rubber looks good despite being painted ?
but you have the benefit of seeing inside which is the important bit.