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    Subframe removal Help!

    Hi Guys

    I am trying to remove my subframe and am now a bit stuck. So far I have removed the shocks disconnected the brakes and hand brakes, the diff bush bolt subframe bolts and that sensor on the diif, also the drive shaft to diff connection. Now I can lower the assembaly no problems but I can't for the life of me figure out how to disconnect the drive shaft with out removing it.

    I have one Idea, that is to unbolt the center support bearing on the drive shaft then lower the subframe. That way it will bend at the uni joints then once I get it low enough I can simply slide it back and hang the drive shaft from the body some how. Would this be ok.

    I have seen pictures of people hitting out the subframe bush bolt, my problem is that that hole under the back seat is sealed with some kind of rubber so I can't get the bolt out.

    Please help.

    Cheers.
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    #2
    You need to remove the driveshaft.
    BimmerHeads
    Classic BMW Specialists
    Santa Clarita, CA

    www.BimmerHeads.com

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      #3
      Loosen up the heat shield in the rear. this will let the drive shaft lower more.
      then youll just have to play with it.

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        #4
        You gotta pick that tan/brown rubber stuff outta the hole. Then you can wallop those bolts out.
        2008 335i - n54b30
        1991 318i - m52b28
        1994 fzj80 - LAND CRUSHER

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          #5
          Just wallop the bolts out. The goop will form a cylinder on the bolt head.
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