Subframe reinforcement, gear fluid changes, and bushing refresh

[oceansize]

You would press it out, there is an outer sleeve that will allow you to place your press tool attachment.

Check out the pics here to understand: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/33321092247/

Ok, unfortunately the kit I have doesn't have anything with that small a diameter. Will have to rig something up.

[mscott7426]

Ok, unfortunately the kit I have doesn't have anything with that small a diameter. Will have to rig something up.

Did you ever figure out a good way to do this?
I mangled one of my new upper control arm bushings pretty good trying to press them in.

Is there a preferred side to press them in from? The RTAB carrier seemed like one side was angled to guide the bushing, but the upper control arm looked to be flat on either side.

I think i bent the threaded rod on the bushing puller too, lol.

[WestBankM4]

Lets keep this thread alive because I'm about to embark on this endeavor soon. Going for a full powder coat on everything, completely disassembled and put back together fresh. I'm collecting and drafting up my own how to, so this is good information.

[oceansize]

Did you ever figure out a good way to do this?
I mangled one of my new upper control arm bushings pretty good trying to press them in.

Is there a preferred side to press them in from? The RTAB carrier seemed like one side was angled to guide the bushing, but the upper control arm looked to be flat on either side.

I think i bent the threaded rod on the bushing puller too, lol.

I did, to remove I used a combination of items from the BAV kit and a socket:

1. Use BAV kit and 24mm socket to push out old bushing.
2. To push out attach the 24mm socket to the long side of the bushing
3. Attach the BAV bearing nut to the 24mm socket from step 2.
4. Use BAV tube on other end.

To push in I used:

5. To push new one in use 27mm socket and attach it to short end of bushing.
6. Attach BAV bearing nut to 27 mm socket.
7. Use BAV tube on the other end.
8. When close to the end of pressing the new one in the bearing nut end is "bearing nut"-> 24mm socket -> 27mm socket. BAV tube still on other end.

[mscott7426]

I did, to remove I used a combination of items from the BAV kit and a socket:

1. Use BAV kit and 24mm socket to push out old bushing.
2. To push out attach the 24mm socket to the long side of the bushing
3. Attach the BAV bearing nut to the 24mm socket from step 2.
4. Use BAV tube on other end.

To push in I used:

5. To push new one in use 27mm socket and attach it to short end of bushing.
6. Attach BAV bearing nut to 27 mm socket.
7. Use BAV tube on the other end.
8. When close to the end of pressing the new one in the bearing nut end is "bearing nut"-> 24mm socket -> 27mm socket. BAV tube still on other end.

Thanks!
I have a cheaper puller kit so was mixing and matching sockets to try to push the upper rear arm bushing in. Those were similar sizes to what I used, but I think I was pushing on the long end during install.
It seems like the bushings are particular to the direction you're trying to push them. I bent the threaded rod of my kit so I'll have to figure something else out, lol.

[AussieE46M3]

Just in case anyone is looking for a bit of a DIY guide on how to strip, repair & reinforce & change bushes I did cover just about every nut and bolt in a 320 project build I did on Youtube. I've pasted ep 1 below (please be kind )

(realised this is an old post but hope it's helpful anyway).

[mscott7426]

Just in case anyone is looking for a bit of a DIY guide on how to strip, repair & reinforce & change bushes I did cover just about every nut and bolt in a 320 project build I did on Youtube. I've pasted ep 1 below (please be kind )

(realised this is an old post but hope it's helpful anyway).

Hey thanks for that! It was a pretty good watch. Maybe have some descriptions of the work that happens in the episode so it shows up in search? I don't remember it popping up when looking for examples. It was cool to see you use the home wrencher methods in addition to the shop press.

One question I'd have is do you not find the need to inspect / repair the top of front mounts? I checked mine and there is some minor cracking, but I don't know if it's necessary to do anything if doing bottom plates and a top bar.

[liam821]

Sadly, tinypic closed down and all the images were lost. I have the original saved post, but without any pictures sadly. The thread was originally created by bimmerfan08, who is a member here now. Bimmerfan, do you happen to have the original pictures? I can put the thread back together if you have them...

Thread=464146 User=bimmerfan08 Date=Sat, Dec-28-2013, 02:13:11 AM

[r4dr]

Just in case anyone is looking for a bit of a DIY guide on how to strip, repair & reinforce & change bushes I did cover just about every nut and bolt in a 320 project build I did on Youtube. I've pasted ep 1 below (please be kind )

(realised this is an old post but hope it's helpful anyway).

The views on these videos are criminally low, compared to the quality.

[AussieE46M3]

Hey thanks for that! It was a pretty good watch. Maybe have some descriptions of the work that happens in the episode so it shows up in search? I don't remember it popping up when looking for examples. It was cool to see you use the home wrencher methods in addition to the shop press.

One question I'd have is do you not find the need to inspect / repair the top of front mounts? I checked mine and there is some minor cracking, but I don't know if it's necessary to do anything if doing bottom plates and a top bar.

I find the top of the mounts don't usually have any cracks till the bottom has something going on. I usually do but honestly just got lazy. Filming makes any job x5 longer.

The views on these videos are criminally low, compared to the quality.

Thanks mate.

It took a lot more time than I expected to film & edit etc. I haven't made content in a while as I just didn't have the time anymore. If I do again I'll probably have to sacrifice quality a little.

[WestBankM4]

Great video man, I just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!

[mscott7426]

I find the top of the mounts don't usually have any cracks till the bottom has something going on. I usually do but honestly just got lazy. Filming makes any job x5 longer.





Thanks mate.

It took a lot more time than I expected to film & edit etc. I haven't made content in a while as I just didn't have the time anymore. If I do again I'll probably have to sacrifice quality a little.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's much appreciated.

And yeah, I agree that the videos are very well done.

[AussieE46M3]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the kind words.

If anyone ever has questions on the topic feel free to shoot me an email or Facebook message and I'll see what I can do to help!