Hi its been awhile since I was last here.
My son who now has my ZX is about to replace the Rear subframe mounts.
I've read somewhere (I think), which I can't find in search.
That you do not need to completely remove the subframe to renew the front and rear mounts, by leaving the brake pipes connected. By lowering the subframe just enough with all the pipes connected.
Can anyone confirm this, or offer any advice. please.
Thanks
ZX - Rear Subframe mounts renewal
Moderator: RichardW
ZX - Rear Subframe mounts renewal
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All you need to know about changing the subframe mounts:
Subframe mounts change info
Yes, you can do it without disconnecting the hydraulics. You could probably do it without removing the rear box too, but it makes access a lot easier! Do-able in 1/2 day if you don't spend the other half of the day jacking the car up and down to get enough height to get the mounts out, or forget to undo one set of bolts
Oh, and put a jack under the trailing arm before you drive out the damper bottom bolt - otherwise the weight of the trailing arm hangs on it, and wrecks the thread on the way out
Subframe mounts change info
Yes, you can do it without disconnecting the hydraulics. You could probably do it without removing the rear box too, but it makes access a lot easier! Do-able in 1/2 day if you don't spend the other half of the day jacking the car up and down to get enough height to get the mounts out, or forget to undo one set of bolts
Oh, and put a jack under the trailing arm before you drive out the damper bottom bolt - otherwise the weight of the trailing arm hangs on it, and wrecks the thread on the way out
Richard W
Thanks Richard,
I knew I'd seen it before.
The only question I have from these links, who is correct with the socket sizes. As I have the two deep sparkplug sockets as you mention but not the others mentioned by a guest '18mm', also the standard M12 nut is 19mm socket size.
Can anyone confirm the correct socket sizes.
Thanks again
I knew I'd seen it before.
The only question I have from these links, who is correct with the socket sizes. As I have the two deep sparkplug sockets as you mention but not the others mentioned by a guest '18mm', also the standard M12 nut is 19mm socket size.
Can anyone confirm the correct socket sizes.
Thanks again
Ex 307 2.0Hdi 90 bhp 2003
Ex Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 2008
Ex Vauxhall Insignia SRI 2.0 CDTi 2010
C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ 2014
Ex Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ 2008
Ex Vauxhall Insignia SRI 2.0 CDTi 2010
C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi VTR+ 2014