Grind off the old spot weld, and don't worry about replacing it. Once
you see how much force is needed to press them out/in, you'll see why
it's not needed.

On 30 Oct 2001 at 12:10, Cookson, Noel wrote:

> I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 GL. The Bentley
> and a previous post regarding this subject makes most of the job seem pretty
> straightforward. One exception to straightforward is the spot weld Bentley
> calls for when the new bushings are pounded/pressed in to keep them from
> spinning.  The previous post covering this repair made no mention of the
> spot welds.  Does this mean that most of you who have done this job have
> gotten by without the spot weld?
>
> Noel

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