VW T3 / T25 / Vanagon - Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement

In this video I remove the original bushings from the Trailing Arms on my Volkswagen T25 and replace with a new Powerflex set from Brickwerks. More info on the blog: https://vwt25.blog/2018/10/30/trailin...

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Jump to the different steps:

00:00 Explanation of parts and approach
3:15 Jacking up the van
4:10 Sealing the master cylinder
4:48 Disconnecting the brake lines
5:24 Removing the handbrake cable
7:19 Unbolting the CV joint
8:25 Removing the hub nut
9:55 Removing the brake back plate
11:17 Removing the bearing hub and driveshaft
12:23 Removing the shock absorber and spring
13:09 Unbolt the trailing arms
14:47 Cutting off the seized bolts
16:55 Rust and corrosion
18:26 Removing the original bushings
20:04 Cleaning the trailing arms
20:30 Painting the trailing arms
21:10 Fitting the Powerflex bushings
24:24 Bolting the trailing arm in position
24:57 Refit the spring and shock absorber
25:11 Reconnect the driveshaft and CV joint
25:55 Refitting the brake backplate
27:21 Snapped bleed nipple
27:44 Replacing the wheel cylinder
29:37 Reconnect the brake lines
31:16 Bleed the brakes
32:37 Adjust the rear brakes
34:39 Set the hub nut to 500Nm

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