Changing Front Uca Bushings On Axle Housing

[Strokermjcomanche]

I was getting a clunking noise under the front end every time I went from drive to reverse . Between the uca's and the bushings I'm gonna change them both .

 

What do you guys use the change the bushings in the housing ?? I was thinking of using a ball joint press but having enough room to use it seems like it would be a problem . I'm laid up for a bit with a bad back but just trying to get the right tool(s). Thanks for any and all help in advance .

[Jeep Driver]

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I use a drill to destroy the rubber and then a punch to move the steel collar out.

 

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This is not the UCA bushing but I did the same there too.

[mjeff87]

Problem with using the BJ press is that the mounts are not plumb, and you have to cobble together some adapters to get the tool at the correct angle to press them straight out/in.  And, you are correct, there is not alot of room to work the tool.  I replaced mine with a friend's help (using the press) and it was one of the most miserable things I've ever done on my MJ.......although some report having no problems at all.  YMMV.

 

Jeff

[HOrnbrod]

I was able to swap the UCA axle bushings using my homemade redneck bushing press. It was tight but worked well.

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Another press here:

 

http://comancheclub.com/topic/37173-georgia-92-40-ho-ax-15-2wd/page-2

[Blue XJ]

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I use a drill to destroy the rubber and then a punch to move the steel collar out.

 

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This is not the UCA bushing but I did the same there too.

 

x2  Drill a lot of holes in the rubber and you should be able to knock it out.

[Strokermjcomanche]

Thanks for all the info looks like I'll try to draw them out with the large sockets and bolts . If that doesn't work it looks like plan B and out comes the drill!! Thanks for all the help .

[benjy_26]

I let mine soak in Nuts Off for a week, then took em out with a BFH. Used a press eerily similar yo Hornbrod's to push new ones in.

[big66440]

If you have access to a compressor and an air hammer, put a flat chisel on that sucker and hammer away!!! i did all control arm bushings on my Manche in no time when I had access to a hoist. :yes: