29-11-2017, 11:42 AM
Have dropped the beam from the red XSi now. It looked even more corrosion-ridden than the last one.
Decided to start stripping it down just to see what state it was in. Took less than an hour to get the ARB out and the left hand torsion bar/swing arm off, which was surprising. Definitely easier once you know what you're doing. Was very surprised to find LH axle shaft was in perfect condition. (Not a v good pic as was dark by that time).
As with the last beam though, the RH torsion bar won't budge. Already broken 3 puller ends (luckily I'd made about 10 of them!). Now know though that the answer is heat, some heavy whacks on the swing arm, more heat, another try with the puller, and repeat until it comes free. Judging by the state of the seal on the RHS I think that axle is going to be a gonner. The other give-away is wear marks on the ARB.
Have also removed the calipers ready for a rebuild. Not going to install the rebuilt beam quite yet as also want to clean up & repaint/seal the underside of the car. Have a stack of Dynax products for the job ...just need to find the motivation to crack on. The thought of lying on an unheated garage floor when it's only 4 degrees doesn't fill me with joy though.
Decided to start stripping it down just to see what state it was in. Took less than an hour to get the ARB out and the left hand torsion bar/swing arm off, which was surprising. Definitely easier once you know what you're doing. Was very surprised to find LH axle shaft was in perfect condition. (Not a v good pic as was dark by that time).
As with the last beam though, the RH torsion bar won't budge. Already broken 3 puller ends (luckily I'd made about 10 of them!). Now know though that the answer is heat, some heavy whacks on the swing arm, more heat, another try with the puller, and repeat until it comes free. Judging by the state of the seal on the RHS I think that axle is going to be a gonner. The other give-away is wear marks on the ARB.
Have also removed the calipers ready for a rebuild. Not going to install the rebuilt beam quite yet as also want to clean up & repaint/seal the underside of the car. Have a stack of Dynax products for the job ...just need to find the motivation to crack on. The thought of lying on an unheated garage floor when it's only 4 degrees doesn't fill me with joy though.