# Replacing suspension bushings

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-bushings/40631>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** hyundai, suspension, elantra\
**Created:** [December 11, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-bushings/40631 "2009-12-11T20:52:38Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![bernd](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bernd/32/157_2.png) [@bernd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernd)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-bushings/40631/1 "2009-12-11T20:52:38Z")

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I need to replace a worn bushing in the front lateral arm of the rear suspension (where it attaches to the knuckle) in an older Hyundai. Mechaincs: Is there a special tool needed to get the bushing out, or will it just come out with a c-clamp, or tapping with a socket and hammer?

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2009, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-suspension-bushings/40631/2 "2009-12-11T23:00:48Z")

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A decent auto-parts store will usually press the old one out and the new one in for you…