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Old 4th May 2018, 12:53   #1
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Default Removing sub frame how many bolts

I am about to remove the front sub frame of a CDTI Tourer.
How may bolts need removing?

I have found :-
6 holding sub frame to chassis
4 holding steering rack to sub frame
1 holding lower engine mount to sub frame but will remove both engine mount bolts
2 holding a pipe on the off side to the sub frame

Have I missed any?

thank you in advance

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Old 4th May 2018, 13:24   #2
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I am about to remove the front sub frame of a CDTI Tourer.
How may bolts need removing?

I have found :-
6 holding sub frame to chassis
4 holding steering rack to sub frame
1 holding lower engine mount to sub frame but will remove both engine mount bolts
2 holding a pipe on the off side to the sub frame

Have I missed any?

thank you in advance

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I can't help you with an answer, but I would use the Rimmer's exploded diagrams and parts lists for things like this

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Old 4th May 2018, 14:21   #3
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I can't help you with an answer, but I would use the Rimmer's exploded diagrams and parts lists for things like this

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not a bad idea, thanks. Taken a look and I think I have found them all.

Tomorrow will be sub frame removal day hopefully

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I am about to remove the front sub frame of a CDTI Tourer.
How may bolts need removing?

I have found :-
6 holding sub frame to chassis
4 holding steering rack to sub frame
1 holding lower engine mount to sub frame but will remove both engine mount bolts
2 holding a pipe on the off side to the sub frame

Have I missed any?

thank you in advance

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Check for a bolt holding the P-clip on the lower coolant hose
at the front, slightly to the LH side. I assume you have lowered or removed the exhaust and undone the lower drop link/ARB nuts.

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One thing I would suggest though on refitting. Secure your power steering pipework to it , to keep it clear from the air con pulley.

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Check for a bolt holding the P-clip on the lower coolant hose
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yes all done. Thank you I had missed that one.
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One thing I would suggest though on refitting. Secure your power steering pipework to it , to keep it clear from the air con pulley.

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I don't fully understand as I have not undone any pipe work for power steering. Have I missed something, can you explain more

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I don't fully understand as I have not undone any pipe work for power steering. Have I missed something, can you explain more

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The 2 clips on the Offside of the subframe are for power steering pipework.

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I don't fully understand as I have not undone any pipe work for power steering. Have I missed something, can you explain more

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On the diesel at least, the PS pipe can rub on the ac pulley, then burst. As I found out

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Old 4th May 2018, 22:25   #10
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if I have understood you Eastpete and clf, I have indeed touched a power steering pipe but when refitting the sub frame, I should secure it/them out of the way in addition to using the two fittings I have removed, is that right?

I'll have to look under the car again tomorrow to try to fully understand

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