After my second look (and consulting the FSM) I think the problem is the
intermediate steering arm which is allowing the tie rod/drag link connection
point to move up and down.
So theres an intermediate steering arm job too which shows how to replace the
rubber bushings provided you've got the
I've done several idler arm bushing kits. It's not that hard.
Might have to chisel out the old bushings, but that's the hard
part. Takes a couple of big wrenches, too.
-- Jim
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This is pretty straight forward to do. Its such a common wear item on
these cars I just assume any car I buy needs the bushings and
automatically replace them.
This biggest issue is getting the old bushings out. Various methods
might work, depending on how stuck they are. My attack plan is
I like it when I get parts from Rusty or Tom and lay them side by side
with the old parts... And then note rough machining marks on the new
part in the same location as the logo and part number on the original
part.
It's really obvious on the 123 and 126 UCA's...
--
John W Reames
I did it on a 126. Remove the old bolt. Use a piece of 1/2 steel
inserted at an angle to drive out the old top bush from under the car.
Use a long piece of steel to drive out the bottom bush... (preferably
keeping the hammer above the fenders...)
Use the old bolt and a couple of extra
