Owner manual

Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts

BK016

Required Tools:

Hydraulic jack and 2 stands (lift optional but recommended)

Wrenches – 18mm, 21mm

Sockets – 10mm, 13mm, 18mm, 21mm

Pry-bar

Installation:

1. Lift vehicle and support with stands under the rocker jack points as shown in

Image 1 below.

2. Remove both rear wheels.

3. Using a 15mm socket, remove the driveshaft tunnel brace. See Image 2.

4. Using a 15mm socket, loosen the exhaust

clamps at the front of the exhaust.

5. Using a helper, slide the rear muffler

mounts off the mounting dowels (Image 3)

and then pull the entire exhaust assembly

rearward and out of the car.

Continued

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Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts BK016 Required Tools: Hydraulic jack and 2 stands (lift optional but recommended) Wrenches – 18mm, 21mm Sockets – 10mm, 13mm, 18mm, 21mm Pry-bar Installation: 1. Lift vehicle and support with stands under the rocker jack points as shown in Image 1 below. 2. Remove both rear wheels. 3. Using a 15mm socket, remove the driveshaft tunnel brace. See Image 2. 4. Using a 15mm socket, loosen the exhaust clamps at the front of the exhaust. 5.
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Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts BK016 (Continued) 6. Un-plug the fuel pump wiring harness located on the passenger side of the car next to the front cradle bushing. See Image 4. 7. Twist the rubber brake line while pulling up to “release” it from the bracket attached to the upper control arm on each side. Image 5 below. 8. Using an 18mm socket or wrench, remove the (2) bolts that hold the caliper to the spindle (Image 6). Remove the caliper and tie it up out of the way with a zip tie. 9.
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Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts BK016 (Continued) 15. Lube the top of the BMR polyurethane bushing inserts and install them as shown in the images to the right. The OE bushings were removed from the cradle for illustrative purposes only, there is no need to remove the bushings for installation of this product. 16. Raise the entire assembly back into position taking care to properly align the rear dowels. Insert the bolts and tighten to 110 ft/lbs. 17. Re-connect the lower shock mounts and tighten. 18.