Troubleshooting, modifications and more.

Use that large socket from earlier, placed between the jack pad and the bushing, to push the bushing/subframe in to position the rest of the way. - Reinstall the plate, 22mm nut and 2 allen bolts.

Done! No special tools, no need to remove the subframe or diff from the car. I can do subframe bushings in about 60 minutes this way. BMW e30 rear subframe bushing removel and install.

Subject: rear crossmember bushing R&R - my method. I've been catching up on my digest reading. I've seen a couple of postings about changing the rear crossmember bushings on an E Here's how a friend & I did it: What you'll need (in no particular order): 2 new bushings and locking nuts (da!) propane torch.

Did not even last 5 minutes before I heard it snap.

Aug 01, The bushing with the subframe can become stuck, or just the aluminum sleeve if it breaks. In both cases use a 5/8 bolt and thread it into the bushing. It is best tree removal pii_email_dde60aee5599a8c1e1f7 get an associated tap to tap the hole first, rather then trying to force thread using the bolt itself.

Then using a hammer and punch strike the threaded bolt from the top. Dec 27, Also, it requires the subframe to be out of the car. Either rent the proper tool, or pay a shop to press them. There is no other"easy" way really. The tool lets you do it on the car, which is nice.

Dropping the whole subframe is not all that much more work IMO, especially if you plan to do subframe & diff bushings. This professional grade subframe bushing installer and remover tool set is compatible with BMW E32 E34 E38 E39 E60 E65 E For replacing the subframe bushings /5(14). Nov 17, Thanks for the tip. I actually made a similar tool, but as I Frybrid mentioned the E28 trailing arm bushings are different in design from the E Whereas the E30 bushing is all rubber, the E28 bushing is a metal shell encased in rubber, with a long metal bolt housing in the middle.

It is more similar to a an E28 subframe bushing.