That only goes for the bottom bushings as they don't turn. The top
bushings work like a bearing and can turn indefinitely. After you
re-install the arm, before attaching the top ball joint, try to move arm
up and down. It should move smoothly and with little effort, almost
falling under its own weight. If it is stiff enough to need force or
notchy at the start, remove them and send them back. So far, I have had
the best luck with the Meyle brand.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of David Prendergast
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 6:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Upper trailing arm bushings

Ok so I can't take the squeaking any longer.  I have the replacement
bushings and I know this was covered recently on the list but here's
my question.  Someone said that you should install the new bushings
and then put everything back together while the van is off the ground
and then tighten everything to spec while the van is on the ground
under weight?

Dave

David Prendergast
dprendergast@triad.rr.com