Subframe Bushing Removal Tool for all of the following chassis:

E36

Used to remove factory bushings from above platform.  Also doubles as installation tool for OEM M3 bushings, Delrin bushings, or solid aluminum bushings.

To remove the factory bushings you will have to remove the subframe.  You need enough access to the top of the bushings to put the washer plate on and thread the nut and locknut onto the threaded rod.  For removal you use the tanged washer to catch the narrow lip of the subframe holding the bushings.  Removal of the bushings without this tool but is extremely difficult as there is no real area to push against the subframe except for the two narrow edges of the subframe exposed thru notches molded into the bushing.  People often use heat and burn them out,  however this exposes you to the toxic smoke of the burning rubber and also the heat can soften the metal of the subframe and obviously destroy the paint exposing it to corrosion.  Solid aluminum bushings should be greased on both the inside of the subframe and the outside of bushing before installing.

Washers are cut from high strength steel.  Bronze oil impregnated sleeve & thrust bearings are installed on both sides of the main cup to aid in an effortless removal/ or installation.  They also serve to protect the threaded rod from damage as it slides thru it.  Flange nuts are provided to evenly distribute the forces on bronze thrust bearings and to help everything stay as parallel as possible during the process.  A grade 8 lock nut is provided so you can keep the appropriate end from not turning.   Threaded rod is industrial quality B7 grade which is approx 2.5x stronger than a traditional hardware store threaded rod (120k tensile vs 50k tensile psi)