Replacing of transmission mount on 360

I made a tool to do mine. Here is a picture of it when I thought I could it manually. I've since adapted it to use a hydraulic ram.
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Or.... get the Hill Engineering tool:

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=258512

11 pounds of brute force.

 

VERY nice tool mate!

 

I've had mine done twice (I didn't do it), but was told freezing the part helps to get it in.

 

We also had some difficulty to remove the bushing with a screw type puller. Had to use lots of penetrating oil like WD-40, let it soak in, then use some heat on gearbox casing around the bushing to help along the removal.


Heating the casing and freezing the bushing will help installation.

Oh, for Challenge cars we switched to solid bushing for both gearbox and engine mount.

 

How long have you had that? I looked before I built and didn't see that.

 

About a year.

 

That tool is cheap to make. Just measure the bush and have a tube cut slightly longer than the bush. You need a "cap" to fit over the end, and one that's slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the bush, a piece of threaded bar, some nuts and washers. I made mine up in a couple of hours, unlike the genuine Ferrari one it doesn't have bearings to spread the load, but liberall aplications of c.v grease over the washers works just as well. I've done loads of those with it now, it works a treat. Spend the time heating the gearbox casing around the bush with a hot air gun and it will come out o.k. When refitting, make sure you use the Tapered edge of the bush to start it, otherwise it will never go in. I also clean the gearbox casing where the bush sits with scotchbrite and apply a liberal amount of lubricant to help with the refitting.

 

Just replaced mine. (360)
Had a go myself using a potable hydraulic press and it broke the threaded rod!!
Would not budge.
Got F dealer to do it during service. Very, very hard to get out on most cars according to F-mechanic.
They had to heat up the casing to get it out. Only way apparently.
Don't have to unscrew the tranny. Just support it and yes, remove airbox and frame etc.
Andrew

 

I used a front wheel bearing removal tool kit. It has the strength and sizes you'll need to get the job done quickly. Some outfits rent them.

 

Did you get it out?

 

There is a beveled lip on one side of the mount which must go in first, but I am sure you know that.

I would bet it's mostly the distribution of force on the mount from the tool you made. You might try a large socket that fits the diameter of the outer ring of the mount body.

Try this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FWD-Front-Wheel-Bearing-Puller-Remover-Installer-Tool_W0QQitemZ250388636649QQcmdZViewItem

Here's their direct site: http://kinetikautotools.com/

Here's the tool on their site: http://kinetikautotools.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=42&osCsid=6fe9a21760385a6d8f8e0d479a0df160

 

Many mounts are out of round. They also have a very tight interference fit. The combination can be very bad.

 

I came across this tool rental place that may have an applicable bearing puller set.

See: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Tools/Audi

 

They should press in mate! If you have the right tools, it shouldnt be too much of a hassle.

I press bushes in at work ALL the time. Some can be a pain in the ass, most times with the right press tools they go in quite easily.

I probably wouldnt machine it. The last thing you want is for it come loose and move around in there. They are a tolerance fit, taking the slightest amount of material off the bush is not really good for it.

The trick is to get it squared up. Once you do, it will go straight in.

I am sure you understand what I have just posted, but its your call mate.

 

Put the new one in the freezer overnight, then try to install it. Dont machine it.

 

Did you per chance photograph the edges as you machined them?