Rear SubFrame
09-20-2002, 06:11 PM
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Im still working on switching my old rear end for me new "used" TII rear end. Well i have the halfshafts down and almost out, just trying to get the brake discs out so i can get the bearings out, and while i was doing this i decided to get the diff down, i have everything unbolted except One side of the control arms, the link that is closest to the body of the car. Well im starting to strip those ******* bolts even with my 5 point opens ends( can't remember their real name off hand) but anyhow i can't get them off, so i was wondering how can i drop the subframe down more? i can only get it 2-3 inches before those control arms get in the way. I need like 3 more inches to get the differential mount bolts. Could i unbolt the struts to allow the control arms to drop down? if i did undue that bolt would the springs snap open?? What should i do?
09-20-2002, 06:55 PM
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You don't need to take the control arms off to bring down the subframe.
Take the 2 big nut in the front of the sub frame off, unbolt the bottom of the sub frame link off (by differential off), off course the exhaust, disconncted half shafts if taking diff out, then with some support take the 2 main nuts at the rear of the diff to chassis part, if you need more room, take the shock off at the bottom of the arm, you'll need another person to help you or you'll snap off the brake line and kill yourself.
C
PS taking a engine out or tranny is an easier job than the rear subframe.
Take the 2 big nut in the front of the sub frame off, unbolt the bottom of the sub frame link off (by differential off), off course the exhaust, disconncted half shafts if taking diff out, then with some support take the 2 main nuts at the rear of the diff to chassis part, if you need more room, take the shock off at the bottom of the arm, you'll need another person to help you or you'll snap off the brake line and kill yourself.
C
PS taking a engine out or tranny is an easier job than the rear subframe.
09-20-2002, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by turborotor' date='Sep 20 2002, 07:55 PM
You don't need to take the control arms off to bring down the subframe.
Take the 2 big nut in the front of the sub frame off, unbolt the bottom of the sub frame link off (by differential off), off course the exhaust, disconncted half shafts if taking diff out, then with some support take the 2 main nuts at the rear of the diff to chassis part,
Take the 2 big nut in the front of the sub frame off, unbolt the bottom of the sub frame link off (by differential off), off course the exhaust, disconncted half shafts if taking diff out, then with some support take the 2 main nuts at the rear of the diff to chassis part,
09-20-2002, 08:16 PM
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I did this when I broke my LSD, turborotor is right. You take off the two front nuts, remove the little bolts holding on the latches that go over the subframe mounts too. Then remove the two bolts that thread onto two vertical studs in the rear, they go through the rubber mounts on the diff housing. Then theres just the bolt on the subframe that goes through the sub-link. After that a bit of prying should make the assembly fall. For me to get everything back in right I found it much easier with wheels off and strut bolts removed so they were not suspending the subframe. However, I did this on jack stands, there was not far for everything to go, my brake lines were safe
Here is a pic from service manual, just follow the steps in the numbered sequence shown in the illustration:
good luck.
Here is a pic from service manual, just follow the steps in the numbered sequence shown in the illustration:
good luck.
09-21-2002, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' date='Sep 21 2002, 08:32 AM
another question, if i unbolt the shock it won't spring open will it? it shouldan't since its in the strut right? just making sure before i go DIE
09-21-2002, 12:44 PM
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Thxs for the pics, Here is what i mean, all the ones in blue i have disconnected, the 2 in red are keeping my subframe up. Thxs for all the help i think im just going to have to mess around with it! But i cannot unbolt those 2 in red, they are stripping even with 5point open ends.
09-21-2002, 01:23 PM
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You shouldn't be messing around with the red circle one. They adjust your toe+/- in the rear. U shouldn't have to take them off to remove the rear subframe. You shouldn't have to even take the lateral link bolt either like you have circled.
09-21-2002, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by turborotor' date='Sep 21 2002, 02:23 PM
You shouldn't be messing around with the red circle one. They adjust your toe+/- in the rear. U shouldn't have to take them off to remove the rear subframe. You shouldn't have to even take the lateral link bolt either like you have circled.