Anyone tried swapping S Cam Bushings withougt removing Cam?

the outer bushing is probabely gone as well---but they dont seem to wear as fast as the inner bushing
i have never done it--but i dont see why you cant use a hook to pull the seal--and then try and hook the old bushing out---for that matter if all you want is quick fix--you might be able to drive the old bushing in farther with the new one----or unbolt the cam carier and replace the bushiing as well

 

How would you do this when there are lock rings on the "S cam" that prevent it from sliding laterally? What about the outer bushing, you would have to remove it to replace the inner bushing wouldn't you?

 

the lock rings are on the end of s-cam , inboard of the slack adjuster---just pop the lock rings.washers and slack off
the bushings usually drive in from their respective sides,and are removed the same way
but with the cam in there--it will be challenging----i would rather just pop the wheels off and drum and shoes then have at it--might be quicker in the long run---also you might find something else in need of replacement at the same time----preventive maintenance

 

Apparently you have it all figure out...Hammer away!

 

how are you going to hit the bushing out,when it has to come out on the slack adjuster side????
you might get lucky with a pick and pull it out,but keep in mind with the s-cam in there still--you will have zero workiing room



i will be the first to admit i dont know everything--or some days very much--but i have replaced probabely upwards of a thousand s-cam bushings --
but if your way will work--then go for it
how can you tell the inner bushings are fine ,if the brakes hoes are still on?
you wont know until you have the shoes off and physically grab the s of the cam and try and move it ,with the wheels on you can only check the inner bushing

 

so you have the inboard drums---that makes it crappy with having to replace the seal
i meant room around the bushing and grease seal
i guess you could pump that sucker full of grease every morning and hope for the best--

its not going to hurt to try tho--right,could try and get the grease seal out--but then your s-cam bushing will be inset about a 1/4 inch or so---so no room to drill and put a small screw in to pull it out---hmmm i would see if you could drive the seal in further maybe with a skinny punch or by using the new bushing