Einar Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I’m about to change the front trunnion. It should be straight forward, but I’m not able to get out the bolt fitting it to the bottom wishbone. See picture. The nut is loose and the bolt itself turns and the front vertical link is possible to turn up-and-down. I’ve tried to beat the bolt with a hammer, but don’t want to be too rough. Is there anything I’ve ignore or missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sorry to say. Nop! :oBut you can remove (unscrew clockwise/anticlockwise depending on side) the vertical link so you don't damage it.Small hacksaw is final solution if 10 days of penetrating oil doesn't help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks - and yes, it has been set for a week+ with penetrating oil :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 The bolt is seized on the inner steel sleeve in the middle of the bush. Hacksaw blade with a handle or a bit of rag to hold it. Cut between the bush and the link. You'll probably have to do both sides. Each side takes about 10 minutes,,,,,,Don't ask me how I know. :'(Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Or angle grinder with a 1mm cutting disc. 2mins for both sides.....both that and the saw you cut through the water shields (they are the washer things between the trunnion and the wishbone)Unscrew the VL first to improve access. You should be able to just use a decent hacksaw (certainly on the rear trunnions, maybe access is a bit worse at the front. May need to take off shock/spring. In fact, take the lower wishbone off and do it in a vice would be best) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks for the replies – hacksaw/angle grinder seems to be the solution. Will give it a try during the weekend 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Worked out very well – "2 min" with the hacksaw and it was off - had to cut on both sides of the trunnion though ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 When you reassemble with new trunnion bolts etc remember to use some anti-seize compound.I always go for ceramic "paste"/grease as I find copper grease to thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yes - true, and it's done. Important advice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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