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Alpine suspension bushing removal tool RG. 318

Tim R

Silver Level Sponsor
If this is to remove the front suspension bushes I would advise you to do what is shown in this video and just drill them out. As shown a simple tool can easily be made to re-fit them.
Tim R

 

bernd_st

Bronze Level Sponsor
Never seen a RG 318 in flesh. No repros available anywhere. Tim's method works, but you have to make the specific bush pulling Tool. A press with proper adaptors will work as well. It's vital to use a length of tube between the 2 A arm bushes however. I'm just making a tight fitting set of press bushes. Not cheap, but let's see how they will come out...
 

bernd_st

Bronze Level Sponsor
Just to add on previous post:

The related press Tools are rather easy to make. A length of slotted tube, a bottom support bush and a "mushroom driver" press adaptor. Have a look here:

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bernd_st

Bronze Level Sponsor
Getting there :

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Whilst being at the Workshop I had press adaptors made also for the upper fulcrum pin bushes plus the swivel pin. Works a treat.

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