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| Author: | womble99 [ Wed May 27, 2015 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Engine removal from subframe |
I recently dropped the front subframe out of my mini complete so I could get to work on stripping the engine bay but now I am looking to strip down the subframe. Having never done this before the trusty orange book gives a run down on how to remove the engine whilst it is in the car. My question before I tackle it is how do I release the pot joints with weight on wheels? Or will they come off when I lift the engine? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 27, 2015 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
Remove the clips or cable ties on the pot joint boots, the shafts and joints will come out when you lift. Don't lose yer balls- they do tend to roll away out of sight.  To refit on assembly, you will need to undo one or both top balljoints for room. |
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| Author: | womble99 [ Wed May 27, 2015 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
Cool so I don't have to undo the rest of the suspension like I would if it was in the car? I can pull all that down after removing the engine? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 27, 2015 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
Yes. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed May 27, 2015 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
I prefer to use a big screwdriver to pop the pot joints off the gearbox... so if I had the subframe on the ground I'd put iit on some stands and take the suspension apart before pulling the motor out of it |
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Wed May 27, 2015 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
womble99 wrote: Cool so I don't have to undo the rest of the suspension like I would if it was in the car? I can pull all that down after removing the engine? I can't see it makes any difference.... Definitely easier without the body getting in the way. Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | mini_mad_matt [ Wed May 27, 2015 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Engine removal from subframe |
simon k wrote: I prefer to use a big screwdriver to pop the pot joints off the gearbox... so if I had the subframe on the ground I'd put iit on some stands and take the suspension apart before pulling the motor out of it You can do it that way with the suspension together. In the process of lifting the motor you can swing the motor to one side far enough to slide a pot joint out, then do the other side. When putting the engine back in, fit the pot joint onto the diff and simply push the motor into the driveshaft and the weight of the motor will slide it all together when the joint bottoms out internally. Do the other side the lower the engine the rest of the way. |
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