What are subframe bushes?
Subframes typically contain rubber and metal bonded bushes and usually each subframe has a pair of bushes located at the front and rear of the frame. In some cases, if the rubber bonding has detatched, the subframe will move, usually at the back of the vehicle.
How to remove the bushing from a Nissan subframe?
Burn the rubber, as much as you can. Then drill holes into the rubber, then burn again, then hammer/stab until that crappy metal bushing-cylinder is out:4. Now the fun begins. You will need to get the metal sleeves out of the cylindrical seats of the subframe (they are pressed in).
Why are the bushes on my Nissan Note not working?
HJ has mentioned that the failure of the rear bushes on the front subframe is a known problem; and that it might be worth getting Nissan Head Office involved on that basis. He reckons the bushes are bonded on, and that it can entail replacing the entire – expensive – front subframe.
When do I need to replace my Nissan sub frame?
On some 2005 Model Year vehicles, where sub-frame replacement is not necessary, Nissan will replace and seal the front bushings and sealthe rear bushings. Due to the number of vehicles affected by this action, the Service Campaign is being implemented in phases by model year.
What do the bushings on a subframe look like?
1. Subframe will look something like this (with four huge rubber bushings suspended in metal sleeves and w/a smaller cylindrical bushing inside):2. Gear UP!
HJ has mentioned that the failure of the rear bushes on the front subframe is a known problem; and that it might be worth getting Nissan Head Office involved on that basis. He reckons the bushes are bonded on, and that it can entail replacing the entire – expensive – front subframe.
Are there bushings on a Nissan Versa subframe?
The mechanic I took it to said Nissan is not selling the bushings, just the subframes. I found a couple bushings that might be the right ones, but waiting on a response from those companies. 07Versa6MT, These are not control arm bushings.
Do you need to replace the front subframe?
He reckons the bushes are bonded on, and that it can entail replacing the entire – expensive – front subframe. Some bushes have also apparently de-bonded if I read that correctly ?
Is the subframe the same as the bushing?
Sanded and put a coat of paint on the rusty spots. It was still in very good shape and still solid. Going to be reinstalling it this week. Bought new control arms, subframe mounting links and sway bar links, as well as the rear motor mount which attaches to the subframe. Ebay has them listed for 08 as well. i assume they are all the same.