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[SAL 821X]

In the process of rebulding my rear subframe and i'm trying to change the bushes for poly ones.

I cant for the life of me work out how to get this support pin out to change them though....?

Said support pin
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Which goes into the rear trunnion here.

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Any Ideas or tips would be great?

Ive got to replace one of the pins and the threads nackered anyway.

Tar muchly

Matt

[lrostoke]

You have to remove the radius arm first.

[SAL 821X]

yep both radius arms are off the subrame.

the picture was just an example.

Edited by SAL 821X, 07 July 2011 - 05:09 PM.

[mini danny]

I also need to know this I've tried everythink

[lrostoke]

So whats stuck, I presume the nuts off ??

Have you tried stilsons or mole grips on the large disc end of the pin. Also you may find an angle grinder spanner will fit in the two holes in the disc end.

Twisting the pin should free it off.

Have you undone the subframe trunnion from the car ??

Edited by lrostoke, 07 July 2011 - 05:18 PM.

[Spitz]

yep both radius arms are off the subrame.

the picture was just an example.

You need to drop the subframe do you not....so the pin clears the body work.

[SAL 821X]

the pin is stuck and the nut is off...

will try the grinder snapper hadnt thought of that...

I take it you need to give it a good smacking with the special tool no1 to release it?

[SAL 821X]

yep both radius arms are off the subrame.

the picture was just an example.

You need to drop the subframe do you not....so the pin clears the body work.

subframe is off the car as its been powdercoated im rebuilding it with new parts then fitting the complete subframe to the car.

[lrostoke]

Even better if its off, grinder spanner or stilstons should shift it. Once its starts to turn should be a doddle. If hitting anything hit the face of the disc bit should shock it free if rusted up.

Edited by lrostoke, 07 July 2011 - 05:27 PM.

[SAL 821X]

fantastic I shall try that cheers.

[GraemeC]

The subframe has been powder coated or is going to be?

If it already done then it is likely that either the powder coat has stuck the pin in place or the baking process has melted the bushes and 'glued' them to the pin. Perseverance will be the order of the day.
I wouldn't like to say how long the powdercoating will survive for if it has got to all the surfaces because the pin is still in place.

If the powder coating hasn't been done yet then it will be rust on the pin that's holding it. As said, try twisting it to free it. Douse it in penetrating fluid for a day or so too. If you're replacing the pin the a hammer on the threaded end should solve it, but don't do that if you intend to re-use.

[SAL 821X]

the subframe was coated with the pin in but i had covered the trunnion and bushes up forgot hand.

Does this make it more differcult then?

I dont mind about nackering the pin as it will need replacing anyway as the thread is nackered.