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Has anyone been able to post any pictures of the finished product of using any of these bushings?
do a search thers lots of info here is a blown up shot of all the rear components http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/f85/r...vailable-9984/
I don't think there are any mods to do. Here is something almost exactly like the Aveo rear axle beam.
VWVortex.com - How to: DIY rear axle bushing replacement, MKIV
Have you done this yet ? Please let me know either way ? Thanks , earlbear@yahoo.com
How was the install ? can you let me know ? Did they go in easy ? Thanks , earlbear@yahoo.com
I finally finished my 2008 Aveo5 with these bushings, they seem to working very well. Once I was able to remove the old bushings and sleeves they went in just like a normal one would. I did have to taper the end of the new bushing sleeve just a bit with a grinder to be able get it started into the axle but once it started it went very well. I did both bushings and I am very pleased with the results. These new bushings seem to be built better than the original ones so I hope they hold up a lot longer (the original ones went bad with only 29K miles). I tried to attach some pictures to this message but it doesnt seem to like that so if anyone wants some pictures of the bushings in the axle let me know and give me your email and I will send them to you. Here is the link to bushings that I used Your Parts Search Returned 1 Part(s) Paid about 45 for two bushings and shipping, a whole lot better than over $500 for a rear axle because a couple of $15 bushings went bad, way to go GM, good to see you are taking care of your customers like that.
Hi, I have to replace the bushings for my '04 sedan and I wanted to hear from the members that did this job. Which bushings did you use, the VW 1J0501541C's or the one off eBay (which I think are from the Vibe)? Were the eBay parts a perfect fit with no modification or did these need to be sanded down as others have done with the ones from Autohauz? I'm kind of at a loss as to which part I should get so I'd appreciate input from anyone who has bought either of these parts.
Thanks!
i would do the vw ones personally, cheaper. the sanding is really just to get them started, you could do it with either set. Makes it easier when your not using a press.
Thanks p.r!
Do you mean I wouldn't need to use a press for the vw bushings as opposed to the eBay set? They are less expensive than the cross-fit models on eBay by ~$20, but I would rather have the ones that go in the easiest.
you "need" a press for both, however, you can get buy using a large c clamp, or something similar like most of the DIY threads that replace these bushings. Mostly because to use a press, you would need to take the axle out all the way, and a C clamp or similar will allow you to just prop the front of the axle up will the struts, and such hang the back side in the car.
I have a 2008 Aveo with the same problem. It only has 37000 miles on it and the bushings are already shot. My sister had the same thing happen to her 2009. This must be a problem specific to the Aveo. I feel the dealer should repair this under warranty. I will let you know what they say when I see the dealer Monday.
Thanks rabbit. I was kind of foolishly hoping I could just slide them in with grease if they were the right diameter. Most likely I'll have to have someone do the install for me. I'm gonna buy the newer 6R0501541A bushings as I've read on VW forums that these are what people are using instead ofMeyle 1J0501541C because they have more rubber padding between the metal rings. From what I've read both are the same size, so hopefully they'll last a while. I'll try to put up pix of them when they arrive.
Does anyone have pictures or how easy bushings were to install? 2006 aveo 207,234 miles
IF you have never changed a bushing in any control arm, it is hard to say if it is easy or not. Usually taking the old one out is 90% of how hard the job is... I've had some come right out, press out easily. I have had to torch, cut, hack and saw out some (multiples of these methods on tough ones). I have also broken a few arms trying to press them out.
I am going to try and change the ones in my wife's 2007 Aveo5 tomorrow. I bought the Moog bushings from RockAuto.com a couple of years ago but have kept dreading the job. I can wait no longer. I will try to post some pictures. BTW, the car has 332,300 miles on it - 5 spd manual.