1st Gen Subframe Bushing Replacement

Subframe bushing replacement. Approximately 2 hours for 2 bushings.

Unbolt dogbones from motor


Jack car up and support with jack stands

Remove rack and pinion to subframe mounting bolts.



Crack all four subframe bolts 1-2 turns

Support the subframe with a jack(back or front depending on which bushings you are replacing)


Remove 2 subframe bolts from the side supported by the jack.

SLOWLY lower subframe with the jack, watching for any interferences. You should only have to lower it 3-4 inches at the most.

Pry lower rubber bushing out using a hammer and large flat blade screwdriver. The steel sleeve in the bushing may be rusty and cause some resistance, but it will eventually break loose.

The top bushings should just slide out of the top. If you need to, lower the subframe a little more so can *just* slide them out.

Now you have this.



Clean away any loose rust or dirt from the bushing contact surfaces.

New vs. old


Lubricate all rubber contact surfaces with dielectric grease.

Insert upper bushings into the subframe and center in the hole.

Jack the frame back up so the frame sandwiches the upper bushings against the body.

Lubricate lower bushings and insert into the bottom of the frame, aligning it with the oblong hole and the upper bushing.

It may require to be tapped in with a hammer and a piece of wood.

Make sure it is fully seated against the frame.

Apply antiseize to the subframe bolts, apply dielectric grease to the inside of the bottom plate.

Slide the bottom plate on to the bolt, and bolt the mount up.

Torque bolts to 110 ft/lbs.

Remove jack.

Bolt up the rack and the dogbones.

Now you have:
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Lower the car.


Hope that helps