Tooling system and method for removing a damaged or defective bushing

摘要

A system (501) and method to remove a bushing (303) from a bore (301) includes an alignment tool (503) that fits within an inner cavity (403) of the bushing and a cutter tool (505) aligned by the alignment tool. The method includes forming a groove (805) on an inner surface (401) of the bushing (303) with the cutter tool (505) and guiding the cutter tool with a guide (517) associated with the alignment tool (503).