How To Install Opel/Vauxhall Astra Rear Axle/Trailing Arm Bushings Bodgit And Leggit Garage

Рет қаралды 79,963

6 жыл бұрын

Sealey VSE4787 Trailing Arm Bush Tool - Vauxhall/Opel
business and permissions inquires bodgitandleggit@gmail.com
ko-fi.com/bodgitandleggitgarage
/ bodgitandleggitgarage
www.gofundme.com/antilagforco...
bodgit and leggit garage
tips and tricks inside this video hopefully help you
don't forget get your hands dirty
www.bodgitandleggitgarage.com/
bodgitandleggitforum.editboard...
bodgitandleggitgarage.spreadsh...
/ bodgitandleggitgarage
/ bodgitandleggitgarage
Opel / Vauxhall Astra rear axle trailing arm bushings removal and install
In this video we show you how to diagnose the rear bushing issue also we show you how to replace it with using the Sealey VSE4787 tool always remember to Mark everything first once you do anything with your suspension make sure you get it tracked when doing this job make sure you get it tracked on a proper 4-wheel computer alignment if you don't you will cause damage your tyres and possibly worse if your tyres blow bad steering bad handling
A trailing-arm suspension, sometimes referred as trailing-link is a vehicle suspension design in which one or more arms (or "links") are connected between (and perpendicular to and forward of) the axle and a pivot point (located on the chassis of a motor vehicle). It is typically used on the rear axle of a motor vehicle. A leading arm, as used on the Citroën 2CV and the M422 Mighty Mite, has an arm connected between (and perpendicular to, and to the rear of) the axle and the chassis. It is used on the front axle.

Пікірлер: 144

@stuzman52 6 жыл бұрын

Great step-by-step procedure Leon in showing folks how to replace the bushings. And that tool really looks nice and made the job really easy. Have a great weekend and don’t work too hard! 😀👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

stuzman thanks mate

@vdubs6068 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid Leon. Definitely makes a difference having the right tool to get the job done

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Vdubs 60 yes mate you know as well as I do having the right tool for the right job make sure life easier

@buzzwor 3 жыл бұрын

Great job thanks Leon very helpful.

@Normanskie 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just putting mine back together (no torque setting though), not so easy doing it on the floor without the lift, but nevertheless, completed, did use the correct tools, the 'sockometer'. After purchasing the Sealey VSE4787 I have about broke even (except labour) but the Sealey has a good second hand resale value especially as I could not find any second ones at all and I have a few spanner towards my tool kit. Jobs a good un.

@JRwhite1991 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips and tricks mate, thanks for the help!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

any time mate glad it help you

@SmellySnowBalls 5 жыл бұрын

so far, this is the best toturial i have ever seen on youtube how to do it, you just earned a new subscriber. Long and nice video with much details. Im gonna do this on my Opel Omega now, not the same rear axle but pretty much the same mount.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate much appreciated hope you enjoy the rest of my videos have fun with your car

@todayintheshopbanksy5904 6 жыл бұрын

Love that tool, must get one.

@ericcorse 6 жыл бұрын

Good video Leon my favorite kind wrenching. Your face was good when the wooden block jumped off the axle.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Corse LOL thanks mate

@cgarner7668 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that the bolts are oriented that way as a safety design - i.e. if nut fails, bolt cannot migrate all the way out?

@nialkelly6103 6 жыл бұрын

It pays to have right tools for the job Leon. Another great video 👍👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Nial Kelly yes mate 100% agree with you

@buliacf 5 жыл бұрын

Great video mate Helped me a lot Thanks

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@ronniewallace1191 5 жыл бұрын

Quality work mate love your vids also love your torque wrench click click lol

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

lol thanks mate

@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, I hate when things malfunction and you loose videos! Your glasses / ear defender's are amazing I definitely need some :) keep up the good work

@bodgitandleggitgarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate yes they're awesome

@darranirwin1810 5 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for your video found it very helpful and got my zafira b sorrrrrrted now thanks again 🙂👍👌

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@streakyfish 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the torque setting, very similar to my technique though I use different swear words.👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@stef2198 6 жыл бұрын

One thing we find useful doing bushes like these or lowering subframes is instead of tipex or a marker pen is to give it a quick spray of paint around about the mounting.it gets in tight to where the parts meet so when trying to line it back up you can get it very near if not spot on to where it was removed.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

stef2198 that's a good tip mate

@ozzstars_cars 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Leon impressive. You really do know how to work on a rear end. The way you use your tool, lining everything up and plenty of lube. Good advice. Sorted! :-)

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

It's very important to know your rear end you should know this especially someone of your age🤣🤣🤣

@barryscotland250 4 жыл бұрын

🤣He can handle a tool like a pro

@zedman442 6 жыл бұрын

Rear axle bushes are a right pain in the butt. Had to do one for a golf had to take the whole axle off as didn't have a lift. Made a little tool with M10 stud, some ashes and appropriate sized sockets! Nice trick by tilting it.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@Diagnosedan 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video Buddy!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

DiagnoseDan thanks mate

@Megalocade Жыл бұрын

I've got this with my combo van same bushes, it feels bloody dangous on the corners its like I'm driving on bald summer tyres in the snow feeling and snaking when I'm on straight roads very odd feeling, checked the bushes yesterday and sure enough they have lots of play in them mind you they have 300k on them so not bad, just waiting for the bush removal tool to come so i can do them.

@barryscotland250 4 жыл бұрын

You are hilarious but informative Getting right in amongst it, love your power chisel very good with tight holes. 🤣 🤣🎅⛄merry Christmas 🤶☃️

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks mate Merry Christmas to you too I'm glad you enjoyed them

@simonrawle7885 6 жыл бұрын

ive done them style bushings on a few different cars using home made strong backs( 2 bits of plate 2 nuts and bit of tube and some threaded bar) an its been a nightmare there never go in straight . going to have to get one of them presses big time saver

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Simon Rawle thanks a lot mate yes you will definitely find using this a lot easier

@Letusbeguided 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent work as always. I remember the one i installed on a zafira. Got a local machinist to make the tool. Scary to consider ive seen people bashing these in with a cold chisel! Aluminium casing vs steel.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

khurramsultan2012 yes mate I've seen people do some strange things with them as well there is the right tool for the right job will make your life a lot easier

@Letusbeguided 6 жыл бұрын

bodgit and leggit garage I know mate. Ive seen some shockers. I saw someone try and smash on a new brake disc with a lump hammer instead of cleaning the hub face! Liking the channel. Keep up the good work.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

khurramsultan2012 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks mate

@duncanblanchard334 2 жыл бұрын

The special tool will get the new bush in correctly, but it needs said that getting the old one out is very difficult even with the correct tool, do not underestimate how tough these bushes are to remove. I used a SDS drill/hammer with the chisel fitting to push the old bush out and even then it was 10 minutes of hard work. Be careful not to damage the inside of the bush housing on the axel. Hope this helps someone.

@eddyz67 5 жыл бұрын

excellent video ,cheers

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@lesterbutt5316 5 жыл бұрын

Dam good video . step by step . nice . thanks a bunch .

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@mymusicaccount1456 4 жыл бұрын

do you know if on this car does the center axle between the trailing arms have a sway bar type spring inside? Im trying to diagnose a clunking noise and i've already replaced the shock & spring and the bushing looks good, but i can't tell if the noise could be coming from the tube.

@Badgertronix 6 жыл бұрын

My back end feels weird sometimes too. Normally after a vindaloo 🤣 nice work mate

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Badgertronix I think you'll find that's call Gandhi's revenge or maybe it's just you're getting old and you need your rear end checking out🤣🤣🤣

@jamesmullen262 6 жыл бұрын

Great video once again, have done rear axle bushes on a MK3 Astra over 10 years ago with a blow torch and hammer method(still cringing thinking about it) It worked got the job done question being would I attempt this method again never! Would i buy the correct tool that's for sure.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

James Mullen yes mate it's only when you've tried to do it without the right things you realise how good the correct tool is and at least once you've got it you've always got it thanks for watching

@abmac58 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask is there tracking to be done as I had the rear Hangers replace on mine and its now scrubbing tiers on the inside any help please Thanks Bert

@leestephens8663 3 жыл бұрын

Pulls the metal sleve out aswell brilliant

@neildean7515 18 күн бұрын

Great job.. how much would this job cost approx in 2024 by a garage?

@pebsham 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't you use an angle grinder on the bolt head and pull it through from the inside. Replace the bolts. Then no need for re-alignment?

@1MogJon 3 жыл бұрын

or drill a hole in the sill so the bolt can slide back and afterwards put a rubber grommet in the hole

@anthonygaunt8974 2 жыл бұрын

Well done🤗

@guyhorner8165 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Leon great video really enjoy all of them (& Robs at One Auto). The Sealey Tool looks the business but its a bit expensive for a one off operation for a diyer. Just wondering whether the bush could be installed by first placing it in the freezer for a few hours enough for the casing to retract & then gently tap it in with a soft faced hammer. Obviously the rubber wont shrink but the metal surround might by a fraction enough to tap it home without a puller ? Just an idea

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Guy Horner hi mate yes I agree it's expensive for one off but like I said in the video it does a lot more vehicles and certainly makes your life easier I very much doubt freezing the bushing will work there's too much rubber there just would not shrink enough all you need to know is if you've got a few people with these type of vehicles you can make money back on them tool by doing the job for them

@giorkar2116 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir! Can you please inform me about the dimensions ( inner diameter and total height ) for the big tool with the two screws you use at first for the extraction of the old bush and fall inside to the tool? I can't find here in Greece soon this tool and in a few days I must remove and install 2 bushes to my client car and I must make one similar tool myself. To install it I have the tools and I prefer not remove them with air hammer. Best Regards!!!

@oldgreybeard2507 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video on the job. DO NOT TRY TO PRESS THEM IN WITHOUT THE TOOL. Easy to hack them out but I tried to bodge something together to press them in. Waste of time. The Werkzeug is eye wateringly expensive but a beautiful bit of kit a 5 year old could press the bushes in using it. A Superhero might do it without.

@bodgitandleggitgarage Жыл бұрын

Lol thanks mate Glad you enjoy the video

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

I need a tool like that in my life! We do these on the Chevy Cobalts, almost 100% the same style. I am jealous man!

@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

Medium to heavy grunt haha CLASSIC!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair click click😁

@erdemir5641 3 жыл бұрын

You know you say don't damage it with the chisel... well how perfect does the inner housing need to be? Mine was a fucker to get out, i marked the inner housing a bit but nothing major

@michaelrobinson5592 5 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@menorthedge 9 ай бұрын

Where you station , what would it cost put pair in

@1066gaz Жыл бұрын

Hi How long would you say for a garage to do this job?

@neilbatchelor3479 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Got this tool now & ready to do mine but be interested to know what othe makes it will work on apart from vauxhall

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

It's like everything mate once you've got it you use on other things make little adaptor plate just to make it work lol

@paulmc9314 4 жыл бұрын

great video mate. removed my axle on astra coupe mk4 for refurb and treating rear end. im thinking now with aligning those 3 bolts either side might mess up the alignment of axle. i did roughly mark it before removal but now wondering if those 2mm or so might make it crab down the road. i noticed on that car it had no fuel tank sheild mine has fell to bits and its impossible to get replacement. did a lot of mk4 astras come without tank sheild iv heard some did. might remove mine if so

@bodgitandleggitgarage 3 жыл бұрын

hi mate try ebay to get 1

@anthonybrown4489 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Great video on those bushes just ordered that tool to remove the bushes I've got a zafira b 2006 1.9 cdti just want to ask u a quick question about doing this job do you reacon I could do this job on my drive way p.s love watching your videos can't understand why people are struggling to understand them keep those videos coming thanks

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate yes it will be possible but obviously a lot more awkward as you will be working upside down and you don't have a lot of room it will just take you longer but definitely possible just be patient take your time and you will have no problems at all

@garyminton8873 5 жыл бұрын

Hes a proper tool!!!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

yes i am thanks you

@craigkidman 2 жыл бұрын

How much is this at garage for both bushers

@martinroberts3977 3 жыл бұрын

These bushes aren't level all the way along, they decrease in size like a bad cone. the actual part which is wedged is about 12mm so really you're only moving 12mm of the bush, measure it with a calliper. Get a RUBBER mallet and WD40 Spray the WD40 at the side facing out of the car. Spray the sleeve then bang the sleeve when the bush sits with the mallet, this is so it penetrates between the bush and the sleeve. Once you have done they get a proper round hammer and give it a a couple of marks and you'll see the bush move another 2 smacks and it flying out! To help things along spray it the bush sleeve a couple of days before you do the job! Ive done loads of these and all of them pop straight out, in fact all the bushes Ive fitted on Vauxhalls post 2000 have been easy to do I think they're designed like that. Now theres another issue with marking a bush and refining the new one in the same place is if the precious one was fitted incorrectly then the new one will be fitted incorrectly. The bush has to be fitted with the chunky part at the lowest part where the car is level on the ground.its to bare the weight. So as long as thats where the chunky bit is you're good!

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

You connect the shock back. After taking the spring off. To support the axle

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Yes mate

@OneAuto 6 жыл бұрын

That Sealey tool is definitely better than the shitty Chinesium one I got off eBay I told you about. Nice job mate

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

One Auto, lol you get what you pay for mate you're going to have to stop being cheap ass lol

@apassionfortangling3671 6 жыл бұрын

One Auto, Just right for that once a decade when you get it out lol :-)

@johnchristie8060 Жыл бұрын

What does it cost to have this done at a garagee

@joeshearer1247 6 жыл бұрын

When you are in a position like that where the bolt won't come out is it easier to cut the bolt and get a new one or drop the whole shackle?

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Joe Shearer yes mate it would but you need to make sure you get the right bolts this is not a mild steel bolt you would have to get a genuine one and yes you could

@1MogJon 3 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage why not drill a hole in the sill so the bolt will go further back and then grommet the hole afterwards.

@gavinglen 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fantastic tool must purchase one to save myself time and hassle cheers Leon 👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Gavin like they say mate does the right tool for the right job you won't be disappointed

@ChristopherCerta 6 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about the sound mate. That segment can be interesting if you think of it as a Japanese horror movie, such as Godzilla. The voiceover was great anyway.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher Certa thanks mate

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great channel by the way👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot mate

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Did the bushes exactly as the video. The car seems a bit wobbly still. And shakes side to side abit aswell. Is this normal.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@connorthomasroberts1227 no mate it's not normal whatsoever you're going to have to reach out to make sure everything's ok make sure everything's tight also make sure you haven't got another issue

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage New shocks on it aswell. Just don't get it at all

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage I haven't done the tracking. Do you think that is it.?

@michaelgillie5208 Жыл бұрын

Need mine done. 😞

@connorthomasroberts1227 4 жыл бұрын

So. You take the spring off. And connect the shock again?

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

???

@TheAuDHDFarmer 5 жыл бұрын

Hi where did you source the replacement bushing from?

@bodgitandleggitgarage 5 жыл бұрын

my local motor factors

@George369x 6 жыл бұрын

The rod that runs through the bushing, instead of dropping the whole axle to get it out would it be a fairly simple job to cut it out and replace it? Are they easy to get hold of and is there a good amount of space for a hand held grinder etc?

@flatratemaster 6 жыл бұрын

Drinking game time, every time Leon says then you will have to replace the axle, take a shot! Warning you will be fall down drunk by the end😉😂😂😂😂

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

hahahahaah

@nickgregory1893 5 жыл бұрын

How do they track the rear end on an astra h mate no eccentric bolts ate there? i got one and im doing my bushes soon

@gotcha2.04 5 жыл бұрын

would like to know aswell

@69erone-half50 5 жыл бұрын

Rear end will not be tracked but only the front end; front tracking relative with rear end.

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

I love and hate specialty tools. You sure do get excited when you get to use them though 👍

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

The mech a nic lol as you know mate the right tool makes your life a lot easier

@petercrawley7272 Жыл бұрын

Love the name.. 😆 🤣 😂

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

OK no rear end comment from me! nice job as usual Leon. Specialty tools are great. With the air chisel I know I would have hit the axle no matter how careful I tried to be!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

The Disgruntled Mechanic LOL thanks mate

@JVerschueren 6 жыл бұрын

So the first set of new bushings which arrived were picked by someone who'd never seen a trailing arm before, I take it? -that used to frustrate me in previous job as well. While I get the people working in supplier warehouses aren't going to have the knowledge and skills of the customers, I don't think it's too much to ask for them to know enough to avoid glaring errors. E.g. I'd expect someone in an electronic component warehouse to know 2N4506 is a transistor partnumber and not send the customer 10 RF chokes.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Jan Verschueren it happens mate you just have to take the rough with the smooth on fortunately it's just one of them things it's just normally the customer doesn't understand and causes a lot of problems but I understand it from everyone's point of view

@todayintheshopbanksy5904 6 жыл бұрын

Lost footage, Rob never looses the footage.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

WhitwellMike B good for him

@OneAuto 6 жыл бұрын

bodgit and leggit garage Yes good for me 💪

@CasSpell 4 жыл бұрын

Oh bummer! I don't see any marks at all on my axle to which way my new bushings have to sit 🤦

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

just market with tipex and you will have no problem

@LMAutoRepairs 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one! You need to share where you got that torque wrench from... ahahahahahahahahah

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

LM Auto Repairs 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I might do it only to my patreon 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@LMAutoRepairs 6 жыл бұрын

It more for the "click" sound it makes... I hope is not too expensive... looooooooooooooool

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

LM Auto Repairs 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it's very expensive you have to pay for yearly subscription as well🤣🤣🤣🤣

@LMAutoRepairs 6 жыл бұрын

Ah... and I bet it stops working when the subscription expires....

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

LM Auto Repairs oh yes lol

@EXOVCDS 6 жыл бұрын

Very instructive as always... STOP IT! Makes my channel look bad!

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas EXOVCDS I could never make your channel look bad mate you're too good it's the other way round

@BaRt175 4 жыл бұрын

Hi is this an astra h mk5

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

yes mate

@BaRt175 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage ok ty I've bought some whiteline bushes so gonna fit sometime the removal tool great not cheap though

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@BaRt175 have fun with it mate

@BaRt175 4 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage ive not bought one yet there cheaper ones around but not sure if there any good

@predater5017 4 жыл бұрын

where can i get a tool like that that doesnt cost 200£

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

ebay maybe

@allmor77 4 жыл бұрын

I'd cut the screw and buy a new one

@danieljames2409 4 жыл бұрын

Always put the bolts back in the same way you removed them, They are designed like that to hold it in place if the nut somehow came loose to prevent the bolt from coming out, Dont cut corners! Do it properly or dont do it at all. Peoples lives are at danger otherwise!! Are you qualified???😡

@bodgitandleggitgarage 4 жыл бұрын

if you actually know what you was talking about you will see most of these cars have the boat in the way I put them someone else had been here in the first place before you try and be clever know what you are talking about check all the others and you will see what I mean I will wait for your apology don't worry

@erdemir5641 3 жыл бұрын

@@bodgitandleggitgarage Vauxhall always put the bolt heads away from the exterior (facing inwards). Same on front lower arms and in Haynes manual it states that.