BMR Suspension BK016 User 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.

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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. Using Image 7 above as a guide, locate and unplug the ABS plug located above the rear cradle.

10. Detach the emergency brake cables from the spindles. (Image 8)

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11. Using an 18mm socket, remove the lower shock

bolts.

12. Support the rear subframe with a hydraulic

jack.

13. Using Image 9 on the following page as a

reference, remove the (4) subframe mounting
bolts using a 21mm socket.

14. Lower the rear subframe assembly

approximately 3 inches to make room for
installing the BMR bushing inserts.

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