Radius arms and bush replacement - Revision history

Bosanek: Added chapter on the possible sources of replacement radius arms

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Added chapter on the possible sources of replacement radius arms

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2019-02-21T14:12:44Z

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Bosanek: Corrected and improved the entire chapter about standard bush selection

2019-01-15T08:24:57Z

Corrected and improved the entire chapter about standard bush selection

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Mlines: /* Split bush installation */

2016-06-09T12:43:04Z

Split bush installation

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	This section covers the changing of the arms, bushes and repair of general damage.		This section covers the changing of the arms, bushes and repair of general damage.

−	Even if you decide to replace ~~your~~ entire radius ~~arms~~ with ~~other second-hand~~ radius ~~arms~~, you really ought to put in new bushes in replacement radius ~~arms~~, as they do wear ~~and~~ they are difficult to press out of ~~the~~ old arms ~~anyway~~.	+
		+	== Compatible replacement arms ==
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		+	If you decide on obtaining a replacement arm instead of repairing yours, there are several options:
		+	* Genuine arm - either new from Suzuki or used from a dismantled Jimny.
		+	** All Jimnys 3 use the same arms.
		+	* New compatible aftermarket replacement arm.
		+	** A few aftermarket manufacturers ([https://www.blue-print.com/home/ Blue Print] for example) produce compatible replacements.
		+	** Quality of an aftermarket part might not be the same as of the original part.
		+	* Compatible original arm from another vehicle model.
		+	** According to one report from a mechanic, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daewoo_Tico Daewoo Tico] uses identical radius arms for its rear axle.
		+	*** That mechanic replaced a damaged radius arm on a Tico with an original radius arm from a dismantled Jimny as a straight bolt-on swap.
		+	** Daewoo Tico is heavily based on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Alto#Third_generation_(1988) Suzuki Alto gen3], so a rear radius arm from an Alto gen3 might also be compatible for Jimnys.
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		+	Even if you decide to replace an entire radius arm with a used radius arm, you really ought to put in new bushes in the replacement radius arm, as they do wear. However, they are difficult to press out of old used arms.

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 Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Axle | reference data]]
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 [[Category:Howto]][[Category:Steering]]

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 This section covers the changing of the arms, bushes and repair of general damage.
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-== Standard Bushes ==
+== Standard rubber bushes ==
-[[image:Arm_bushes.jpg|400px|thumb|left|Figure 11 - Selection of bushes]]
+The parts are ALL available by contacting the [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/jimny-parts/service-items-and-parts/bushes-steering-wheels-axles.html BigJimny store] via phone or email (these are not stock items so are not shown directly in the store).
-* ADK 88008 - Axle end bushes (Four required)
+{{note|Suzuki earlier used to produce a "radius arm to chassis" bush model 46213-65D01, but they later identified that it can cause [[Death_Wobble |Death Wobble]]. Therefore they replaced it around year 2007-2008 with newly developed bush model 46213-76J00 in all Jimnys produced from then on. When buying an original radius arm to chassis bush, you should avoid the obsolete P.N. and choose the improved one. The improved original bush can also be bought from the BigJimny store in an OEM [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/suzuki-jimny-wobble-kit.html "Anti-Wobble Kit"]}}
-* ADK 88006 - Axle end bushes (Four required)
+If you want to save some cash, you can also buy these aftermarket bushes:
-* 46282-81A1 - Axle end bushes (Four required)
+==Polyurethane bushes ==
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 * A number of after-market suppliers also supply replacement bushes.
-* Some of those are "Poly-Bush" style and usually come in the form of a split bush which can be more easily inserted in the arms.
+* Some aftermarket suppliers also offer polyurethane ("Poly-Bush") style bushes (instead of standard rubber material) and usually come in the form of a split bush which can be more easily inserted in the arms.
 * For example here are some from [http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/jimny/radius-arm-to-axle-bushes-bits4vits/prod_1010.html Dave at Bits4Vits]
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−	* Further information on repairing the mounts can be found in [[~~Axle_Mount_Repairs~~\|Axle mount repairs]] ~~section~~.	+	* Further information on repairing the mounts can be found in [[Axle mount repairs\|"'''Axle mount repairs'''"]] article.

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 == Introduction ==
 The Leading/Trailing Arms (or Radius Arms) on a Jimny are prone to off-roading or accident damage whilst the bushes are prone to wear.
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 === Damaged Arms ===
 [[image:Bent_arm.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Bent Leading Arm]]
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 === Damaged Bushes ===
 [[image:Damaged_Bush.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Damaged Bush]]
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 === Damaged Mounts ===
 [[image:Worn_mount.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Worn Axle Mount]]
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 == Castor Correction ==
 If you are performing a lift then you may have heard about castor correction.
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 === Correction Arms ===
 [[image:Corrected_Arms.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Castor Corrected arms]]
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 === Correction Bushes ===
 [[image:Correction_bushes.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Castor Correction Bushes]]
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 == Standard Bushes ==
 [[image:Arm_bushes.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Selection of Bushes]]
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 {{note|Suzuki have identified that the 46213-65D series of bushes can cause [[Death_Wobble |Death Wobble]]. An OEM kit to replace these exists [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/suzuki-jimny-wobble-kit.html Wobble Kit]}}
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 [[image:B4v-jimBshRAA.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Bits4Vits bushes]]
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 === Tools ===
 {{tools|<ul><li> Standard metric sockets and spanners</li><li>Assorted screwdrivers</li><li>Access to a press (Desirable)</li><li> Tools to cut away old bush - see text </li><li> Homemade puller - see text </li></ul>
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 === Removing the arms/bushes ===
 [[image:Arm_bolts.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The bolts securing the arms]]
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 * The arm is secured with three bolts, one at the back and two at the front.
 * You may have to cut the old bolts off as they could be rusted on.
 {{note|You will have to jack up the car '''WITHOUT''' using the axle or leading arm as a jacking point. You need the axle to be free to be unbolted from the arm.}}
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 [[image:Cables_along_the_arms.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cables along the arms]]
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 === Installing the arms/bushes ===
 * There are two ways of installing the new bushes that depends on the bushes you have.
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 ==== Orientation ====
 Before you start, it is important to understand that some bushes need to be installed in the correct orientation.
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 ==== Polybush installation ====
 Polybush style bushes are pretty straight forward to install.
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 ==== Split bush installation ====
 Split bushes are even easier to install once the old bush has been removed (See previous section for removal)
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 ==== Steel Cased bush installation ====
 As previously stated, the steel cased bushes need to be pressed in. You should be able to find a local garage or engineering shop prepared to press them in for a small consideration. However, as I have worn a bit thin my welcome at my local garages with pressing in wheel bearings I decided to splash out on my own press. I am glad I did because of the time it took to press in the six bushes would have definitely seem me less than welcome at the garage.
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 [[image:Damaged_pressed_bush.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Bush damaged in press]]
-*However, it did not all go as smoothly as this for all the bushes.
+* However, it did not all go as smoothly as this for all the bushes.
 * Whilst the outer part of the tool is a good fit, the inner part is right on the edge between sitting on the lip of the bush and dropping into the inner part where the rubber is.
 * It is just a fraction too small.
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 {{note|Really cheap aftermarket bushes (such as some I have seen from Eastern Europe suppliers) do not have any chamfering on the edge of the bush, which also makes fitting more difficult.}}
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 [[image:Chamfering_edges.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Chamfering the edges]]
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 === Re-fitting the arms ===
 The next challenge is to fit the arms back onto the car. Because mine is a full rebuild, everything has been off the car and hence has "moved". If you were doing this as an upgrade, you are more likely to remove one arm at a time, keeping most parts in line.
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 == Torque Settings ==
 Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Axle | reference data]]

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 {{intro-notes}}
 == Introduction ==
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 This section covers the changing of the arms, bushes and repair of general damage.
 == Typical Damage ==
 === Damaged Arms ===
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 * Be very careful about what arms you buy, as the quality varies and any failure of the arm is very dangerous.
 * The process for installation of fronts and rears is basically the same.
 === Damaged Bushes ===
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 * You can see where the screwdriver can open up the split in the picture.
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 === Damaged Mounts ===
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 * Further information on repairing the mounts can be found in  [[Axle_Mount_Repairs|Axle mount repairs]] section.
 == Castor Correction ==
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 There are a number of ways of correcting the castor.
 === Correction Arms ===
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 * If you are buying aftermarket arms make sure they provide for vacuum piping, handbrake cables and ABS cables.
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 === Correction Bushes ===
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 [[image:Correction_bushes2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Castor Correction Bushes]]
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 == Standard Bushes ==
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 If you are going to the trouble of putting on new arms, you really ought to put in new bushes as they do wear and they are difficult to press out of the old arms anyway.
 == Replacing the Bushes and Arms ==
 === Tools ===
 {{tools|<ul><li> Standard metric sockets and spanners</li><li>Assorted screwdrivers</li><li>Access to a press (Desirable)</li><li> Tools to cut away old bush - see text </li><li> Homemade puller - see text </li></ul>
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 === Removing the arms/bushes ===
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 * Finally cut the steel ring that is stuck in the arm with a hacksaw and chisel out the remains.
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 === Installing the arms/bushes ===
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 * I have played about with trying to "wind" the new ones in with a piece of threaded rod but this was not successful.
 * For the Poly-bush or split style bushes you can press these in with a large engineering vice or even by hand (split bushes).
 ==== Orientation ====
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 [[image:Installed_correction_bushes.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Castor corrected installation]]
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 ==== Polybush installation ====
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 [[image:Finished_pulling.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Finished]]
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 ==== Split bush installation ====
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 * A nice neat installation.
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 ==== Steel Cased bush installation ====
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 * So I ended up with a smart pair of arms complete with bushes.
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 === Re-fitting the arms ===
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 * Play about with the bolt arrangements BEFORE tightening them or you may have to take them out again, guess how I learned that!
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 == Torque Settings ==

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 Split bushes are even easier to install once the old bush has been removed (See previous section for removal)
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-[[image:Install split bush.jpg|250 x 250|thumb|left|Installing a split bush]]
+[[image:Install split bush.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Installing a split bush]]
 Once the old bush has been removed the split bush can be inserted by placing both halves and the steel tube in place and winding in with a G-Clamp
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