rear subframe bushes

[and1_e30]

whilst taking out the rear subframe one side came out alright and another one didnt and snapped the metal part at the top that situates in to hole in the bottom of the car the other bit of metal on the other side stayed on the bush can i just get a subframe bush from euro or is there another metal plate i need to buy?

cheers

jon

[bigbird76]

Show us a picture of what has happened ? then we can advise.

Leigh

[and1_e30]

ok ill take a picture tomorrow

[Brianmoooore]

Sounds like you've encountered the very common problem of part of the alloy centre of the bush assembly breaking off in the body. New bushes come complete with this alloy tube bonded to them, and all traces of the old one will have to be removed from the socket in the body before the subframe can be refitted. I use an appropriate size of hole saw for the job, but Dremmels or screwdrivers and hammers figure in other methods.
Don't forget to refit the large steel washers over the alloy tubes before raising the subframe into position.

[magpie]

not the worst job in the world

[and1_e30]

yeh thats the one cheers guys for your help will try getting it out

[capnmchl]

Don't forget to refit the large steel washers over the alloy tubes before raising the subframe into position.

What's the consequences of not doing that?