[R75] Front subframe removal

marek2807 · 9th December 2022, 23:12

Hello.
My car Rover 75 CDT 2.0
I can't extend the middle cones of the front silentblocks and therefore I want to remove the subframe?
my question is what to do in turn and what to unscrew to extend the subframe
Thank you for the hints

Regards

slovcan · 10th December 2022, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by marek2807

Hello.
My car Rover 75 CDT 2.0
I can't extend the middle cones of the front silentblocks and therefore I want to remove the subframe?
my question is what to do in turn and what to unscrew to extend the subframe
Thank you for the hints

Regards

Hello,

This video makes it look easy. But, I think there are good ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYf0YBTQopg&t=23s

Glenn

macafee2 · 10th December 2022, 07:34

I do not fully understand the question but will try and help.
The steering rack is mounted to the sub frame, this need to be undone and tied up to support it.
If removing the sub frame I sure the exhaust needs to be removed
Front arms need to be detached from front suspension
Some hoses need to be removed.

To help lower sub frame remove one bolt at a time and replace with a 10 or 12 mm length of studding with a washer and nut on it.
When all 4 are done you can undo the nuts to gently lower the sub frame. The studding will also help re-align the sub frame and the nuts can then be done up to lift the sub frame into position and one at a time the studding removed and the proper bolts and washers installed.
label every point where you remove something.
put nuts and bolts from each item in a jar and label the jar

The sub frame is very heavy.

good luck
macafee2

marek2807 · 10th December 2022, 08:00

Thanks for the quick tips

Mike Noc · 12th December 2022, 08:41

Are you having trouble getting the bushes off the lower arms? If so no need to drop the subframe - just get a drill 6 to 8 mm is fine and drill a hole into the rubber then let the drill chew up the rest of the rubber by moving it round whilst it is in the hole.
Once the rubber connecting to the outer bush housing has been separated remove the housing, and with a hacksaw cut across what is left on the lower arm , split it and then take it off.
Far easier than dropping the subframe.

bl52krz · 16th December 2022, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by marek2807

Hello.
My car Rover 75 CDT 2.0
I can't extend the middle cones of the front silentblocks and therefore I want to remove the subframe?
my question is what to do in turn and what to unscrew to extend the subframe
Thank you for the hints

Regards

Go to search at top of page, and just click on it. Put ‘full suspension overhaul illustrated’ in and you will get the full monty of subframe removal.

9th December 2022, 23:12	#1
marek2807 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Bydgoszcz Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[R75] Front subframe removal Hello. My car Rover 75 CDT 2.0 I can't extend the middle cones of the front silentblocks and therefore I want to remove the subframe? my question is what to do in turn and what to unscrew to extend the subframe Thank you for the hints Regards

10th December 2022, 07:34	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,950 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I do not fully understand the question but will try and help. The steering rack is mounted to the sub frame, this need to be undone and tied up to support it. If removing the sub frame I sure the exhaust needs to be removed Front arms need to be detached from front suspension Some hoses need to be removed. To help lower sub frame remove one bolt at a time and replace with a 10 or 12 mm length of studding with a washer and nut on it. When all 4 are done you can undo the nuts to gently lower the sub frame. The studding will also help re-align the sub frame and the nuts can then be done up to lift the sub frame into position and one at a time the studding removed and the proper bolts and washers installed. label every point where you remove something. put nuts and bolts from each item in a jar and label the jar The sub frame is very heavy. good luck macafee2 Last edited by macafee2; 10th December 2022 at 13:57..

10th December 2022, 08:00	#4
marek2807 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Bydgoszcz Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the quick tips

12th December 2022, 08:41	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,567 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Are you having trouble getting the bushes off the lower arms? If so no need to drop the subframe - just get a drill 6 to 8 mm is fine and drill a hole into the rubber then let the drill chew up the rest of the rubber by moving it round whilst it is in the hole. Once the rubber connecting to the outer bush housing has been separated remove the housing, and with a hacksaw cut across what is left on the lower arm , split it and then take it off. Far easier than dropping the subframe.