6 replies to this topic

[Thommo]

Hi I am in the process of rebuilding a 1982 Mini and having stripped it down I am in the process of refurbishing the front upper suspension arms I need a bearing extractor and was wondering if anyone can recommend the best one to buy that is not too expensive Thanks

[Carlos W]

I think I used a Hammer and punch

[MiniMadRacer]

Do they need refurbing... if so would a threaded stud, strong washers and nuts work?

[nicklouse]

Just drift them out after having removed the grease so you can see what you are doing.

[nicklouse]

Some photos are missing but you get the idea

Well today was a day of sorting out a few little things. One thing that I have seen is people struggling with top arm bearing replacement with some really odd suggestions including welding bit to the bearing. I guess this is because people have not cleaned out the old grease first. There is loads of room to get a drift behind the inner face and knock them out.

I use a slightly shaped drift.

 

Finished off the front subframe. Of to the blasters next week.

[Tones61]

Just been done on YouTube
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[Spider]

The Hammer and Punch is a good simple method, just be careful though, that you don't bruise or score the machined tunnels for the bearings. I'd suggest a soft dolly (like Brass) rather than a steel punch.

 

I have some Sykes Internal collets that I use for this job. The one I use here also fit the rear trailing arm bush and bearing, as well as the Idler Gear Bearings.