LCA bushing fear

Manual says press pin out from hex end, I have a press that should do it. And then chisel out the sleeve. I have an air chisel and a 3 stage compressor. Should be doable. What’s the torch for? Burning out the rubber? I might just chisel it out and make a mess.

I am considering welding in stiffeners, I have the equipment for that as well.

I’ll get it all out and then decide on the bushing to use.