On the drivers side, be sure to disconnect the headlight leveling.

Jul 20, Also 4 13mm bolts that hold the steering rack to the subframe, remove those. 2 more 13mm bolts that hold the exhaust bracket to the subframe, those come out as well.

To completely remove the subframe you will have to take the ball joints loose I would take the 3 bolts out of the bottom of each one or you can take the top bolt loose and use a pickle fork or similar to separate the treeclear.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

If you have someone helping you, have them stand on the rear hub to drop the suspension as much as possible.

Step 5– Using a breaker bar and 21mm socket, loosen and remove the bolt securing the front subframe bushing. Step 6– Once the bolt is removed, use a pry bar to remove the factory metal collar from the rubber bushing. Step 7– Finally, remove the factory plastic retainer from the rubber bushing. BMW Rear Suspension Subframe Bushing Tool Set (E46 - 3 series and E85 - Z4) Manufacturers #: BMASep 25, This is the second video of a two part series.

Sorry for the lousy edit, this is my first set of videos. I'm sure I have better content in the future. Thank. Jul 31, 1) Raise your vehicle securely using a lift or jackstands.

2) Unbolt the exhaust hanger from the subframe. 3) Locate the 12 bolts securing the subframe (circled in blue), and the 2 bolts attaching the dogbone (circled in red). Loosen the bolts and remove the subframe and dogbone from the vehicle. Apr 25, There are four 18mm bolts that hold the subframe on, they're easy to see, they have a giant washer about inches in diameter on them, let these bolts out about 2 inches.

After the bottom bolt that holds the shock on is removed, remove the two bolts for the subframe on that side. Slowly let the jack down so the subframe drops. Now try prying the spring out, you might need someone to stand on the brake caliper to drop the suspension.