rsweeney 40 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 My vr6 is a 1994 with a brake compensator so when replacing the rear axle bushes I had to also remove the mounting brackets ( which are secured by three bolts )Before removing I sprayed around the bracket in red paint to ensure I fit the axle back on in exactly the same position.however having levered one side into its original position and torqueing the three bolts up I am stuck on the other side.it needs to move towards the outer edge of the car but I am struggling to lever the bracket into the correct position .Any ideas and is this normal ? worried about knackering the threads because of putting the bolts in when the mounting bracket isn't fully aligned.Rich Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 How much out is it ? I would loosen the other side and if possible get all the bolts started then tighten them up. Link to post Share on other sites
palmer 17 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Loosen other side abit. The bushes dont have as much give as the standards so it is quite a tight fit but they will go if ur persistent. Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 ok cheers guys, its about 10mm short of the position I marked before taking the axle off. I will loosen the other side and get all the bolts started, then use a pry bar against the rear axle and the mounting bracket to try and get it into position before tightening up the bolts. I take it that its important to get the mounting bracket into exactly the same position as before ? Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Yes it is otherwise the car could crab and not be very nice going round corners . Link to post Share on other sites
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