Help trying to install MN580057 Bushings
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Help trying to install MN580057 Bushings
I am trying to install Ralliart Front Lower arm Bushing MN580057 and it has an orientation mark on the bushing. However I cannot for the life of me find any documentation on what position that mark needs to be in for the install. The Pillow ball bushing is documented in the FSM but not this one. Anybody know how these should go?
Last edited by Biggiesacks; Jun 13, 2019 at 08:59 PM.
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Is it symmetrical? If it is then it really shouldnt matter.
Funny timing actually but Im wondering if one side is actually slightly longer than the other? Please measure with a caliper and report back. Im about to install some Hardrace sphericals in that same position to replace my poly WL ones and I noticed the spacers are slightly different lengths. So now that I think about it, it would make sense that the paint mark could signify a specific side to point out for example.
What is the significance of the paint mark on the big donut bushing? Is that to tell top vs bottom or to point in a specific direction? Sorry, I pressed mine out years ago in favor of PSRS so dont even recall but perhaps they follow the same trend as far as orientation is concerned.
Funny timing actually but Im wondering if one side is actually slightly longer than the other? Please measure with a caliper and report back. Im about to install some Hardrace sphericals in that same position to replace my poly WL ones and I noticed the spacers are slightly different lengths. So now that I think about it, it would make sense that the paint mark could signify a specific side to point out for example.
What is the significance of the paint mark on the big donut bushing? Is that to tell top vs bottom or to point in a specific direction? Sorry, I pressed mine out years ago in favor of PSRS so dont even recall but perhaps they follow the same trend as far as orientation is concerned.
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Is it symmetrical? If it is then it really shouldnt matter.
Funny timing actually but Im wondering if one side is actually slightly longer than the other? Please measure with a caliper and report back. Im about to install some Hardrace sphericals in that same position to replace my poly WL ones and I noticed the spacers are slightly different lengths. So now that I think about it, it would make sense that the paint mark could signify a specific side to point out for example.
What is the significance of the paint mark on the big donut bushing? Is that to tell top vs bottom or to point in a specific direction? Sorry, I pressed mine out years ago in favor of PSRS so dont even recall but perhaps they follow the same trend as far as orientation is concerned.
Funny timing actually but Im wondering if one side is actually slightly longer than the other? Please measure with a caliper and report back. Im about to install some Hardrace sphericals in that same position to replace my poly WL ones and I noticed the spacers are slightly different lengths. So now that I think about it, it would make sense that the paint mark could signify a specific side to point out for example.
What is the significance of the paint mark on the big donut bushing? Is that to tell top vs bottom or to point in a specific direction? Sorry, I pressed mine out years ago in favor of PSRS so dont even recall but perhaps they follow the same trend as far as orientation is concerned.
This is what the FSM provides for the pillow ball bushing orientation
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The part number for the upgraded Ralliart Pillow ball bushings is MN580142 for anyone who is interested. More Info here:
https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=394898
https://www.rosssport.com/Brands/RAL...SH-KIT-EVO-7-9
https://www.rhdjapan.com/ralliart-pi...rear-ct9a.html
https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=394898
https://www.rosssport.com/Brands/RAL...SH-KIT-EVO-7-9
https://www.rhdjapan.com/ralliart-pi...rear-ct9a.html
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Ok, so after measuring both of the new bushings the side that is marked sticks out approx. 20 thou further from the outer shell then the non marked side. I'll measure the stock bushings and hopefully figure out what the right orientation is. I didn't mark which direction the stock ones were in when I pushed them out, but I'm confident I left enough newbie marks on them to figure it out
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Im interested to hear your findings. As a reference I just measured difference in spacer height for mine (the Hardrace spherical) and it was out to a difference of 2mm or basically 4x relative to your figure. Nonetheless it certainly seems like the difference is for a reason so now im with you wondering the correct orientation as well.
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The svc manual is depicting 2 bush voids that must be oriented properly so it pumps properly during movement
The replacement bush shown in your pic must have voids, as well, but maybe hidden under the rubber cover? It may appear symmetrical but its not
Its also likely that those voids are there for reduced NVH. Race bushes are solid alum or harder durometer rubber
The replacement bush shown in your pic must have voids, as well, but maybe hidden under the rubber cover? It may appear symmetrical but its not
Its also likely that those voids are there for reduced NVH. Race bushes are solid alum or harder durometer rubber
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Jun 13, 2019 at 08:04 PM.
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After examining my stock bushings I have found they are in much worse shape then I had thought when I removed them. the rubber is cracked pretty bad and I cannot get any consistent measurement between them to make a confident decision on how the new ones should be oriented.
The cracking is pretty bad on this one (replacement pictured on the right for comparison)
The ralliart pillow ball bushings appear to me to be solid rubber around the pillow ball. Luckily they are marked, and the FSM gives guidance on their orientation. Not so much for the front bushings though. They are all advertised as being a stronger more durable rubber for motor sport.
I only recently discovered these ralliart upgrades even existed when I started researching to do a front end refresh. I couldn't find anyone in the states even selling them, so I ordered them from rhdjapan. Here is a side by side.
The cracking is pretty bad on this one (replacement pictured on the right for comparison)
The svc manual is depicting 2 bush voids that must be oriented properly so it pumps properly during movement
The replacement bush shown in your pic must have voids, as well, but maybe hidden under the rubber cover? It may appear symmetrical but its not
Its also likely that those voids are there for reduced NVH. Race bushes are solid alum or harder durometer rubber
The replacement bush shown in your pic must have voids, as well, but maybe hidden under the rubber cover? It may appear symmetrical but its not
Its also likely that those voids are there for reduced NVH. Race bushes are solid alum or harder durometer rubber
I only recently discovered these ralliart upgrades even existed when I started researching to do a front end refresh. I couldn't find anyone in the states even selling them, so I ordered them from rhdjapan. Here is a side by side.
Last edited by Biggiesacks; Jun 13, 2019 at 09:57 PM.
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I just realized my first post is pretty confusing. This is the bushing I'm trying to figure out
I'll update the first post too.
I'll update the first post too.
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no dice finding any more info, I guess my google foo has failed me. Anyway I did find some consistent markings on the rubber between the original and replacement bushings:
based on these marks, the painted side of the bushing should face towards the rear of the car. I'm going to spend a little more time trying to dig for some documentation though before I install them.
based on these marks, the painted side of the bushing should face towards the rear of the car. I'm going to spend a little more time trying to dig for some documentation though before I install them.
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Yah I think so. Thanks for the input, it makes me more confident this is the right way. I'm going to do one control arm first and fit it to the car and see. If it doesn't seem right then at least I'm only pushing out one bushing.