1995 Jeep Cherokee leaf spring bushing

1995 JEEP CHEROKEE
16,200 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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CORRY HERIOT
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how do you remove and replace a leaf spring bushing??
Nov 5, 2009 at 8:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you refering to the one in the shackle?
Nov 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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CORRY HERIOT
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no.not the shackle.the one at thr front of the rear leaf spring.do they press out?if so how can i do this without a press??
Nov 5, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The rubber bushing in there will push out, but it won't be easy to get out. It will be rusted and corroded in place. Many times I have had to take a torch to the outside of the springt and heat it so it would expand enough to loosten the bushing.

Regardless, let me know if you have other questions.
Nov 5, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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