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Worn-out bushing
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Jack up the car
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Lower the exhaust
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Lower the differential
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Release the shock absorber bolt
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Remove the two 6mm allen bolts that hold the support bracket to the chassis
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Support the subframe with a jack and remove the 22mm nut.
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Remove the support plate
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The knurled bolt
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Lower the subframe
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Release the stabilizer bar from the trailing arm
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The various parts of the subframe bushing tool (BMW2336)
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Prepare the bushing removal "cup"
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The tool in place for removal
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The bushing tool viewed from the top
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Ratcheting away
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Tool slipped on one side
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The bushing is out
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Old and new
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Old bushing and new bushing
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Back in position for installation
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Pressing the bushing in
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All in!
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The tool is removed
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Don't forget to put the washer back on top of the bushing before raising the subframe
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Put the support plate back and tighten the lock nut
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Do the same thing on the passenger's side
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The subframe dropped just fine; no need to release the shock
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Bushing tool in place for removal on the right side
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Bushing tool in place for installation
