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Syncro Design Works RTAB Install


Now it was time to get around to trying to install my new Syncro Design Works RTAB's. As I had not borrowed the RTAB tool from Syncro Design Works I was going to have to try figure this out on my own. At first I attempted to rig up a press on the outer ring of the RTAB using my 3-jaw puller which was more complicated than you would think. This did work quite effectively but annoyingly there wasn't much space in the jaws for how deep the press was so I had to use a somewhat flimsy grease cap to try push on the outer ring. This worked for about half the press then it completely crushed itself so I aborted before any pressure was applied to the bearing's inner race.

 Unfortunately I didn't manage to snap any pictures during this operation so all I have is this photo of where I had to stop:

Luckily I have a mate who has a bearing press anyway so I wasn't completely out of options. This was an easy option for me as my Rear Trailing Arm was out of the car as part of the overall build I just had to find an appropriate time and head over to his. Unfortunately for those that are attempting to do this with the Rear Trailing Arm installed, if you do not had a 3-jaw puller and press piece that will suit the job then you will have to either borrow or procure a RTAB tool for this job.

After setting up a time and heading around to my mates we were easily able to get the right press pieces and press the RTAB's in as per the instructions provided (grease was used on the RTAB to lubricate during the pressing operation). Here are the results:


 So all up it was reasonably painless as my Rear Trailing Arm was out of the car. Although if I was to do this again I would probably look at ordering an E46 Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Press Tool Kit.

You can also find instructions on how to do this install with the Syncro Design Works RTAB Tool in the Description section on this sales page over at Harrison Motorsport: Harrison Motorsport - SDW RTAB Install Instructions
(Note: These instructions seem to be the same as the printed set supplied in the box with the RTAB's themselves) 
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