Hi all, i am in the middle of replacing lower wishbone bushes i dont have a iid tool what is the best way y
to go about this, can it be done without deflating air bags advice needed thanks

Sorry its al322 2005 rear bushes

have you looked in the wiki?????

Inner or outer?

I did the outer without deflating the system. Ron B. VK2OTC
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Its the inner ones thanks

You could probably get the wishbone off without deflating but you will NEVER get it back on! PLEASE do not try this!

You should be able to deflate the suspension by releasing air at the cross link valves



But if you are going to do this kind of work, best to get a suitable diagnostic tool.

Have a look at my rear end rebuild in the wiki, the inner bushes are very tightly fitted and take some getting out and replacing .
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Thanks for that JOE 90. Could you tell me where the rear release valve is located i have started on the left passenger side and thanks again

Unfortunately, given you have started on the passenger side, it is behind the Rear Right inner wing.

Please make sure you have the vehicle properly supported before releasing air, and you will get more out if you have some pressure under the wheel (e.g. jack it up a bit) .
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I think i have made a balls of this i reversed it up on ramps and took out the two w/ bone bolts out and the suspension is in standard mode i may have to put them back in and start again thanks

Suggest, before you go any further, get yourself a copy of RAVE from the wiki !!

Also, recommend disconnecting the battery before releasing any air from the suspension. .
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Thanks JOE90 i am going to start again what is the best position for suspension to be at i am going to take it off the ramps on level ground it will be safer will i be able to get lower w/bone off before lowering the a/bag i have only to replace one bush there on each side and the 2 rear sub frame ones also what amount of hours will this job take thanks again.

Normal height is a good setting.

The lower wishbone will have to come completely off the car in order to change the inner bushes, unless you are a wizard!

'02 Rear Suspension Dismantle & Rebuild

If you are doing the big subframe bushes, also check the wiki for my howto - not for the faint hearted and you will need the right equipment.

td6 '02 rear subframe bushes replacement


Days, not hours  .
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Made a bit o progress got car on stands lowered left rear air bag released 2 inner bush bolts lowered inner side of w/bone down can the bush be extracted without taking the w/bone out every nut and bolt on these machines seem to be welded thanks again JOE90

Well got a bit done car on stands left rear a/bag deflated inner w/bone bolts out that drop link nut took an hour am going to have a go at bushes on the car every nut and bolt on this machine is welded with rust. thanks all

Got stuck in to this job decided to take Joe 90s advice took upper wishbones out bushes were tough to get out only managed 1 but had no play in them the 2 that it was failed on were perfect, bought the set and sending them out to get pressed. I got the same pressing kit as JOE 90 and broke on of the shafts in two , painted the w bones a very time consuming job so i have to press on cheers