Posted By: Ferrarist
Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. - 08/01/2012 16:30
Today i have some free time to change my rear hubs to 5 studs(front's ready) and change my badly worn rear subframe bushes with polyurethane.
It's about 5-6 hours job for a man alone, but having all equipment needed.
Decided to remove subframe completely, if bushes is changed with OE ones you may not removed it, but i need an hydraulic press to fit the polyurethane bushes into it's sleeve. I used marine grease for more easy fit but the inner wall of the "sleeve" must be perfectly smooth and greased.
Was very happy to be able to remove both ABS sensors, it takes my 30 mins to do it cause it looks like they were never removed. Greased as well.
Fuel tank removed, it's not a hard job if stand is nearby.
Hoses can be disconnected either from above the trunk or when tank is lowered few inches. Above is the better way.
Old bushes can be hammered out, but a used hydraulic press.
Real pain is to remove the brake pipes from the subframe clips.
You can see how badly worn is one of the old bushes.
I'm happy with the result overall.
It's about 5-6 hours job for a man alone, but having all equipment needed.
Decided to remove subframe completely, if bushes is changed with OE ones you may not removed it, but i need an hydraulic press to fit the polyurethane bushes into it's sleeve. I used marine grease for more easy fit but the inner wall of the "sleeve" must be perfectly smooth and greased.
Was very happy to be able to remove both ABS sensors, it takes my 30 mins to do it cause it looks like they were never removed. Greased as well.
Fuel tank removed, it's not a hard job if stand is nearby.
Hoses can be disconnected either from above the trunk or when tank is lowered few inches. Above is the better way.
Old bushes can be hammered out, but a used hydraulic press.
Real pain is to remove the brake pipes from the subframe clips.
You can see how badly worn is one of the old bushes.
I'm happy with the result overall.