Hi All-

 

the rear bearings in my 97 impreza outback need to be replaced.  I disassembled the knuckles yesterday which was worse than an awful experience.  The casualties being the long lateral link bolt, the bushing near its nut, the ABS sensor bolt and I can't separate the steel brake line where it threads into the cylinder.  Other than that everything came out easy ---NOT.

 

Questions:

 

1.  Can I hammer a new bushing into the lateral link with it still on the car?

2.  I drilled out what is left of the ABS bolt to be able to remove the sensor.  Assuming I need to drill out   the rest of the bolt and fasten with a new nut/bolt upon reinstalling, correct?

3.  Thoughts on the brake line?  Its nearly stripped (even with a flare wrench).  Vise Grips? 

 

Thanks!

Must not be a AZ Car.

 

Get a use lateral link

While your there get a used rear hub and brake line and be done with it.

 

$40 or so at a You pull and pay yard.