ive been trying to take apart my rear subframe so that i can rebuild it.

im havin trouble takin out the rear radius arms. is there a trick to removing BOTH pivot shaft nuts? i can only remove one, and when i try to remove the other, the whole shaft just keeps turning.

also, the bracket on the outer end of the pivot shaft has been WELDED to the subframe. i dont think its supposed to be that way (according the gregorys manual, it's supposed to come off). is it?

gday ray
youve got the van, dontcha!

i reckon Gafmo/Jim should be able to help you
his Marcia is also a roundie van

im replying to this post so it goes yellow and he sees this

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thanks 68

Mate just completted this job the other week have a look at the photo bucket link below. If you had of put this question up last night could have came over today..Like to see the Van..

The plate which is on the out side with the Pin goes though and bolts with the nipple for Greasing..No should not be Welded Interesting

Are you sure you got all the bolts off their are four in total...2 inside as well as out underneath the car..easy to miss if you have never been down thier...Send Me a Pm if any dramers...if its welded on....You will have fun

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thanks guys!

I'll try it out tomorrow, and get back to you!

On a related note, what's the tool for doing up the 19mm nut on the inside of the subframe (on the inside end of the trailing/radius arm)? The brake line gets in the way as does the subframe. I've tried 19mm spanners, sockets etc but I'm sure there's a better way. The car's off the road at the mo, but I should torque it up before I go too far...

Best to do it with the brake pipe off. I used a ring spanner I think.. was a while ago..

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this is the easiest way total agree and its a good time to make sure its all torqued up

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