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Date:         Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:28:01 -0700
Reply-To:     jim&kim <ims14519@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jim&kim <ims14519@HOME.COM>
Subject:      front suspension question
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The outer bushings on the front stabilizer bar need to be replaced(83.5 westy). Bentley shows a lovely picture of the assembly(page 40.2), but not a word on how to replace them. I picked up the bushings today, $16.00 for the pair, and have to get them in tomorrow. Any hints or trick to keep the aggravation level to a minimum would be appreciated. 
As far as I can tell I'll proceed as follows
 -loosen or remove stabilizer link
-remove old bushing
-lube new bushing (dish detergent?)
-slip bushing on stabilizer bar
-wrestle link over bushing and re-tighten
Sound feasible? Any hints greatly appreciated
 Thanks, Jim, Surrey BC



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