Has anyone changed the mounts between the axle and the chassis . I think one of them is goosed. If so are they changeable by just dropping a little.
Technical Rear Axle mountings
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Technical Rear Axle mountings
I can't remember off hand what yours are like, but generally if the new bush is a "metalastic bush" this means it has a metal outer, then it needs some form of tool to press the bush out and the new one in.
This makes the job much easier than resorting to violence which can cause more damage.
Ill maybe take a piture and another look.I can't remember off hand what yours are like, but generally if the new bush is a "metalastic bush" this means it has a metal outer, then it needs some form of tool to press the bush out and the new one in.
This makes the job much easier than resorting to violence which can cause more damage.
Have a look at the new bushes to get a clue re metalastic side, I expect they are as most are.
I have used an air chisel in the old days to drive a bush out, but you do need to be careful . A threaded bar and large sockets can pull a new one in if lucky.
Check position as some are shaped so they take load in one direction only.
I have used an air chisel in the old days to drive a bush out, but you do need to be careful . A threaded bar and large sockets can pull a new one in if lucky.
Check position as some are shaped so they take load in one direction only.
They can be changed in situ, but removing the entire rear subframe is much simpler than you'd think and it makes replacing those bushes a lot easier.
There are several threads on here abut replacing the bushes. Use the forum Search facility and narrow it down to the Multipla section. There are bushes available on ebay but be aware that they may need a bit of tweaking of either the bush steel shell or the hole in the subframe to get them to fit. The originals were never sold as separate items, only as part of a complete subframe; the days of being able to find one of those are long gone. I think the bushes on ebay are meant for a Bravo or Brava (or Marea?) but they are very similar to what's needed for the Multipla. As @bugsymike suggests, they can be wound into place by using a substantial nut and bolt (I'd recommend at least an M14, probably an M16 or even M20) and some suitably drilled beefy angle iron.
There are several threads on here abut replacing the bushes. Use the forum Search facility and narrow it down to the Multipla section. There are bushes available on ebay but be aware that they may need a bit of tweaking of either the bush steel shell or the hole in the subframe to get them to fit. The originals were never sold as separate items, only as part of a complete subframe; the days of being able to find one of those are long gone. I think the bushes on ebay are meant for a Bravo or Brava (or Marea?) but they are very similar to what's needed for the Multipla. As @bugsymike suggests, they can be wound into place by using a substantial nut and bolt (I'd recommend at least an M14, probably an M16 or even M20) and some suitably drilled beefy angle iron.
I bought this universal bush puller/press kit recently, though why at 71, I just can't help myself re tools.?
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I love that sentence , thats me all over ! Where did you buy the kit and more so , did it work?I bought this universal bush puller/press kit recently, though why at 71, I just can't help myself re tools.?
Yes , thats why I think this is the culprit as There is the odd thumping going over bumps. I dont think its reachng the chassis yet .
I saw it in a local auction, there are some kits on eBay but not identical.
I have used similar before , but not this kit yet.
Looking at your photo, if you intend doing it I would give it a good wirebrush off , then soak in oil a few days before hand.
