Rear subframe bushings

[ElJimo]

I know this is the wrong subforum, but nobody ever goes in the rear suspension/arms. So, i apoligize.

I was trying to press in my rear wheel bearings by myself, but I fear that i'm fighting a losing battle here. any pointers/suggestions?

[MR E30 325is]

Did you thoroughly clean the inside, where the bearing goes, after you painted the trailing arm?

[wworm]

lil bitta grease, make sure everything's clean, get some big ole wrenches and make sure you ate breakfast that day

[ElJimo]

Inside was cleaned and lightly lubed.
Just keep cranking away? I'm worried about getting it jammed on an angle or something.

[TobyB]

Well, your first problem is that they are orange....

...but seriously, light taps on the outer face of the outer race can aid a ton in alignment.
It doesn't take much, if you do it just right, and then all of a sudden when
they're aligned exactly right they pull in pretty easily.

But yes, it takes a lot of force. Lube the threads on your puller.

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[slothonaleash]

Put the bearing in your freezer over night. Also, these are much easier to do with the arm installed on the car.

[jeffnhiscars]

put the bearing in your freezer over night. Also, these are much easier to do with the arm installed on the car.

ding ding ding !!

[Massive Lee]

I too would put the bearings to freeze. And I would allow the trailing arm to sit under the sun to get a bit of heat. And make sure the bearing is 100% aligned. ;-)