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 Posted: 12-09-2012 11:57 pm
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Jim Picot

 

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 I'm about to pull down the rear suspension and, among other things, fit new springs. But reading the workshop manual, you need to "punch out" and replace the peened bush. Replacement requires the use of a special tool, VR2061, which folds over the top of the new bush to keep the spring seat and insulator attached to the spring.

This seems an awfully crude method  - I presume when Vauxhall designed this for their Viva, they never dreamed anyone would keep the car long enough to want to do this.

Is there another way? A suitable screwed fastener? Or how does one correctly peen the bush without the special tool?

Anyone's experience here would be greatly appreciated!

Jim