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| Author | Subject: subframe removal assist |
 mocinim
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi guys will be looking to replace my subframe as its got a tad crusty any tips on replacement would be good anything to watchout for is it just a case of un bolt a bolt back and where is the best place to get new mounts type etc cheers________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
 Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 14:09
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #2
If you go ahead and just unbolt the subframe, the steering rack pipes and column will be taking the weight because the rack is bolted to the subframe. So ensure you unbolt the rack and column first, or at least the column and undo the pipes.________________________________________  |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 17:04
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Cheers dan will get a good look so rack and pipes first im guessing wishbones will be removing drive shafts hubs and struts at the same time with regards to removing the gear stick ball is it just a case of moving sideways ..will it just come out anything else to consider now have new mount cups on the way anyone know where i can get replacement bolts from peugeot no longer do them ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 17:33
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Yeah, sorry I'd assumed you'd removed the rear engine mount fork and at least undone the wishbone pinch bolt and joint, if not the whole bone from the subframe. Gear stick ball shouldn't be tricky at all to pop off. If you remove the metal cap from the linkage arm you will find a bolt underneath which holds that assembly on. Are the bolts for the cups anything special which a fastenings place/ebay can't supply? The pitch and length will be on ServiceBox. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 17:51
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Thanks again dan not started yet pre empting having a go im pretty handy with the old spanner but not done one before have a replacement subframe to go in im guessing the bolts will be an arse to remove will attack them with a torque gun will the bottom mount need lining up for the new shafts to go back in or is it a one position only job ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 18:15
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I've removed more 306 subframes than I care to remember, but I've never actually removed the mounting cups.The mount bracket attached to the block is positioned with a dowel so you couldn't locate that incorrectly before passing a shaft through it. The fork itself is self explanatory when you see it. You'll be able to swing the engine forwards by hand to line the holes up with the bush. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 19:38
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lj_6
Regular  Location: Bristol Registered: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 246 Status: Offline |
Post #7
My two pence on it, when you remove the two bolts which hold the subframe to the cups in the inner arches. Water can collect there and cause the bolts to snap .Happened to me, be prepared for the cup mounting bolts to snap at worst case .They can be drilled out and tapped though !________________________________________ Astra burg #365 Garrett Power'99 bodied 6 track project |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 19:44
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Drilling and tapping was my main concern its not a problem have been engineering for many years now just need the thread type believe it to be 175 hoping i can tighten first then unbolt best way to avoid sheared bolty on but threadsMy mounting cups are also rotten or at least crusty have new on the way with the holding nuts peugeot do all except bolts am going a little overboard but am restoring to oe as best as possible even bolts and clips ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 4th Nov 2015 at 20:34
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