I've done this on my '88 using an inexpensive press, ie: a BFH, a large
socket to hammer against and a vise. You can use the old bushing to assist
in driving the new one in.

to hold it

On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Sidney White wrote:

> What tool, parts will I need to rebuild my front suspension, it is clunking
> and I figure maybe I could do the job myself. I finally got my Bentley but
> the information references VW special tools that I dont have. Can I press out
> the control arm bushings. I dont want to upset anyone for asking for help but
> I have to do it myself and have never done anything like this b4.
> Sid Vicious
>