Subframe bush removal?

ian20v · 02-08-11, 10:39 PM

Whats the best method tae get them out?
I've got a few needing replaced and there rather tight!!

ta !

msh · 02-08-11, 10:56 PM

Tight?? Remove subframe, put it on ground and place it on something so it's a bit above ground, take adequate size object, for example, bit from wrench set, put it on bush you want to remove and use your hammer

ian20v · 02-08-11, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by msh

Tight?? Remove subframe, put it on ground and place it on something so it's a bit above ground, take adequate size object, for example, bit from wrench set, put it on bush you want to remove and use your hammer

Ah! subframe already out,thanks i'll give that a go!

SteveT63 · 03-08-11, 05:06 AM

Small gas bottle, waft the flame on the rubber for two minutes and hey presto, the rubber will fall out. Inner bush usually come too. Much less labour intensive than hitting socket with hammers in that it's just a bit of left to right wrist action with the magic tin of fire!

90Quattro · 03-08-11, 06:53 AM

yep i used the fire option

4v6 · 03-08-11, 07:47 AM

Youll never get them out with a hammer, the rubber just soaks up all your blows.

I used a collar (large diameter tube) that fits over the larger end to support the subframe then squeezed them out (and in) with a vice.
No drama.

Hanuman · 03-08-11, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 4v6

I used a collar (large diameter tube) that fits over the larger end to support the subframe then squeezed them out (and in) with a vice.
No drama.

I did similar, using a smaller socket to pull the mount through into a larger socket. Bit of threaded rod and some nuts.
I used the same method on wishbones, which meant the could be done in situ.

Tim C · 03-08-11, 12:23 PM

I have the luxury of the use of a fly press and hydraulic press at work, they pop out nicely on the fly press.

But failing that, the threaded bar option is the least dramatic. I used this to get the new ones in as well

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It can be a bit tricky using a vice, especially single handed, getting it all lined up and then doing it up.

I agree with Tony's hammer comment, they are designed as shock absorbers!

The fire option does work, but make sure you have an 80 sport around in case of a calendar photo opportunity

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msh · 03-08-11, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 4v6

Youll never get them out with a hammer, the rubber just soaks up all your blows.

Bushes from subframe of my A80 went out quite easily...

4v6 · 03-08-11, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by msh

Bushes from subframe of my A80 went out quite easily...

03-08-11, 05:06 AM	#4
SteveT63 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,045	Small gas bottle, waft the flame on the rubber for two minutes and hey presto, the rubber will fall out. Inner bush usually come too. Much less labour intensive than hitting socket with hammers in that it's just a bit of left to right wrist action with the magic tin of fire! __________________ Peace...........through superior acceleration! T85 1985 90quattro I5 20vT T81 1983 80 Sport Red T81 1983 80 Sport Silver

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03-08-11, 12:23 PM	#8
Tim C Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset, England Posts: 1,729	I have the luxury of the use of a fly press and hydraulic press at work, they pop out nicely on the fly press. But failing that, the threaded bar option is the least dramatic. I used this to get the new ones in as well . It can be a bit tricky using a vice, especially single handed, getting it all lined up and then doing it up. I agree with Tony's hammer comment, they are designed as shock absorbers! The fire option does work, but make sure you have an 80 sport around in case of a calendar photo opportunity . __________________ quattro RR - crystal silver quattro WR - 1981 Lombard RAC rally recreation (50% share) Nissan Navara - tow car / service vehicle for above A4 2.0T quattro s-line special edition - wife's http://www.flickr.com/photos/37654549@N06/sets/

02-08-11, 10:56 PM	#2
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Tight?? Remove subframe, put it on ground and place it on something so it's a bit above ground, take adequate size object, for example, bit from wrench set, put it on bush you want to remove and use your hammer

03-08-11, 07:47 AM	#6
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Youll never get them out with a hammer, the rubber just soaks up all your blows. I used a collar (large diameter tube) that fits over the larger end to support the subframe then squeezed them out (and in) with a vice. No drama.