mugen_power Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi guys, Currently dropping my front subframe with the rack attached. What's the best technique to separate this? Looking at the way it is, I assume it needs to be slid up towards the bulkhead to release it off the rack? Mine is not budging at all, is there any easy technique/method to separate this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 When I did mine I took the rack off the subframe before removing it. The bolts for the clamps are easily accessible and then this gives you movement to detach the clamp on the rack to the column. I have the home made tools in the garage when you want them. Cheers Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen_power Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yeah I've got the bolts out fine it's just proper stuck in there after so many years that I just can't slide it out at all, I've soaked it over night in penetrating fluid, I'll see if that gives me some sort of movement. Cheers Jon, as soon as I've got this damn subframe off I'll get to the cam belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Try the pinch clamp at the top end of the column in the engine bay that one may be cleaner to break. Also ease open the pinch slightly. Oh also I did the drive belt area first whilst the engine was still mounted on the subframe because the crank bolt is on V tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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