I personally wouldn't have bought or continue to own my E46 for almost 10 years without amazing videos like this from our community saving what has to be $12K+ over the years. That is one of the best parts about owning, appreciating and DIYing these cars. My car hasn't been in a shop many times (DIY or die!) but when it is for air bag recall, alignment, tire replacement, yearly inspection I always get compliments on how clean and nice it is being 15+ years old now and it always feels good. I'm of the mind, that no one will take the care with and respect your car as much as you so the only way to make sure that everything is done right is to do it yourself. Sure it can be frustrating at times but when you successfully complete a big job and get to reap the rewards knowing that every detail was covered, it's all worth it. The knowledge does transfer pretty well to newer BMWs as well. I bought a 2017 X3 xdrive 35i last year and have already done a couple of jobs on it too. Good thing I have multiple BMWs to drive when 1 is in "the shop" aka my garage on jack stands :D
@brainkill70344 жыл бұрын
You’re really good with the lighting and camera angles, you make it look easy!
@zebzdead24884 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man. Will be playing these vids under the car with me soon.
@markgreen65784 жыл бұрын
Same!
@gmans78596 жыл бұрын
Yes, many Thanks for your efforts showing us these procedures. My son and I have completed the Front Bushings and parts and finding this video gives us great insight on how to do the Rear Bushings. Powerflex of course. :)
@HansGarage6 жыл бұрын
GMAN S amazing!!! You are a great father :)
@martinbudinsky69254 жыл бұрын
velmi pekné..akurat škoda, že nie su popísane momenty utahovania.ale inak vazne super.podrobne a detailne
@eduki7 жыл бұрын
Awesome work! I was worried about you behind the car man, you might place at least the wheels, i don´t trust the jack stands when i´m underneath the car. It was a lot of work, and you put a big effort even recording and editing everything at the end, my respect.
@aksman19646 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I’m ordering another subframe and refurbishing it with new bushes now
@christiandemarino88954 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for making it and helping us all!
@ForidKhan1234 жыл бұрын
Really respect a person who puts a lot of labour into their cars. Great work man keep it up. Just find it odd that you use an adjustable spanner, wouldn’t it be better to have a set open/ring spanners. Spanner wrench potato potato 🙃
@HansGarage4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you watching my friend
@ForidKhan1234 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE Oh by the way, you’re pan gasket tutorial is brilliant!
@elbassaraghii57442 жыл бұрын
You da man Hans 👀
@bsouza16756 жыл бұрын
Great job 👌, thank you!
@felixmeier93414 жыл бұрын
Great video, looks pretty easy to do, though I think it isn’t because of just moving 15 year’s rusted-in-the-rain-screws from their original positions... What do you think, how long would it take to do this job in a one-take if you had a second subframe with all new sockets in their handlebars, lying next to the car, being ready to install?
@HansGarage4 жыл бұрын
Not more than a day. I've done it in a day with my friends took like 4 hours
@felixmeier93414 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE 4 hours including disassembling and reassembling everything from the old subframe to the new one?
@Avopeas4 жыл бұрын
You have had a mistake! You have installed incorrectly the rear differential bushing. Your differential is in wrong and oblique position what can you see from the position of the two purple silents at the front, at 15:56 for example. You can see that the right side is strained. Pay more attention.
@usec55034 жыл бұрын
Those bushings will be dead really soon
@lamarjohnson91452 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! God bless you!
@ramongambino19778 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@illsuspect7 жыл бұрын
Excellent DIY how to. Thank you Sir.
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
illsuspect thank you!
@simonshaw75398 жыл бұрын
Nice work Han, what about the reinforcing the floor tho while you had everything off?? .... I see that E46s had a problem with cracking... you can buy kits now that weld to the mounting points (weakest part, near the spot welding) thanks for everything so far Simon
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
So I actually found out my chassis wasn't damaged whatsoever. Previous owner did not drive aggressively at all. I could have bought the plates and weld on to the chassis to make it stronger but I just scraped all the rust off and repainted it! You can check out part one of the video where I did all that.
@simonshaw75398 жыл бұрын
+Han's Garage thanks bro.. Yeah I saw watched all 3 videos 😎... Thanks again for your help.. I'm in the market for an E46 M3 & think I'll strengthen it anyway just for piece of mind... Is there any negatives to reinforcing the mounts would you say? Cheers bro . Si
@AbdullaJaafari6 жыл бұрын
A bit late on watching and replying, but now that you have much stiffer bushings, you're putting more stress on the weak points of the subframe mounting areas. I would've welded reinforcement plates and got that done.
@akashaman4 жыл бұрын
@@AbdullaJaafari i am fixing to have to do this as my drivers side rear bushing has pushed through floor panel :( these r notoriously prone for failure eh ? ! i have a 2000 328ci , worst yr & car affected ! uh , should be a total recall , damn BMW !
@usec55034 жыл бұрын
Kinda half useless work done here
@zachbooze85537 жыл бұрын
For future reference you can lock the driveshaft with the transmission for when you are bolting it back to the diff =)
@TheRedcroatian4 жыл бұрын
Why and how do you do that?
@zachbooze85534 жыл бұрын
One Fast Dean to prevent the driveshaft from turning when you are unbolting it from the trans. Just put the car in gear while it’s on a lift or completely supported by jack stands
@TheRedcroatian4 жыл бұрын
@@zachbooze8553 sweet, thanks!
@David-yh5po4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again
@dynamoeffekt7 жыл бұрын
Han, if you take a look at 15:28, it seems that the two purple bushing do not have the same torque specs. The one on the passenger side seems to be tightened more than the other one comparing the convex curvature of the bushings. It seems that the passenger side one got more stretched as you keep tightening it.
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Matt Denson yes you are correct. Turns out because of that my drive shaft was rotating a little crooked and caused a bit of vibration so I swapped them out with harder bushing from AKG and resolved the problem! Great observation! I will upload that video soon
@timothyer24477 жыл бұрын
Hey Han, did you notice any diff whine with the powerflex subframe and diff bushings? I'm looking at getting the exact same bushings you did (yellow subframe and purple diff) while I'm getting my subframe mounting points reinforced and was wondering if you noticed any diff whine while cruising on the highway. I have a 3500 mile road trip coming up and don't want to listen to the while for 40 hours!
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Timothy Er No diff whine with any of the bushings. Although, For diff bushings I prefer AKG bushings instead of powerflex. AKGs are more firm.
@bauerjack19782 ай бұрын
Did you get anymore noise or harshness with the yellow mounts or do you think there better the original bmw ones
@mcwitala7 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍🏽
@petarpetrovic87446 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@PandleHandle Жыл бұрын
Do you need to pre-load the bushings when installing the arms?
@nezarnezar6705 Жыл бұрын
ls it good and does not cause problems
@HansGarage Жыл бұрын
i no longer have this car but I would recommend going with AKG bushings, street black ones. those are what I currently have and absolute love.
@worlina17 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the videos. It has inspired me. Thank you. How are the polyurethane bushings doing? How is the noise, vibration and harshness?
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Bobby Orlina thank you for your encouraging words. I personally love a bit more stiff driving experience with these polyurethane bushings. No noise and more responsive than the rubber bushings. Def worth the money and time to invest in!
@quartznation94996 жыл бұрын
I have that same light fixture thanks for the idea.. I see the 3 ton jack but are those 2 ton stands or more?
@hickton457 жыл бұрын
Is there a video for actual subframe reinforcement with plates or welding?
@toddlemmon3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm right in the middle of redoing everything on the rear suspension of my 2002 325i. I also have the exhaust hanging because there was no to remove it because the bolts were all seized at the manifold and I snapped on. And I don't have the patience to drill out four hardened bolts. They're the original studs so they're pressed in TIGHT. I did by the ridiculously expensive Iconel OE bolts and gaskets. My plan was to get everything swapped and then take it in to a muffler shop and have them do the dirty work. My question is, it looks like it is possible to remove the subframe even with the exhaust still attached at the manifold. Just want to make sure I'm seeing that correctly. I removed the parking brake cables from the hubs so I could check the parking shoes. So they're loose from the rear. I also have the hubs and CVs off. It's just the subframe there. But I want to make sure it's really possible to get the subframe off. Thanks!
@HansGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Once you get the ebrake cables out and complete apart from the subframe you can take out the subframe without having to remove the exhaust
@antoniopalermo84076 жыл бұрын
Hey Han I was wondering if everything will be the same for a 1999 e46 if so this video would be very helpful
@HansGarage6 жыл бұрын
yeap! same procedure as the 1999 e46 :)
@jessejay8388 жыл бұрын
hey man great videos! im gonna be doing this soon, any chance you have the link from where you got all the bushings?
Really detailed great video! Can you notice any difference in driving with the new refreshed sub frame? How long you think it would take someone as they wouldn't be filming!?
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
Oh yes. It made a huge difference and made the drive way more responsive accelerating, engine braking, turning.
@customcarinteriors45558 жыл бұрын
+Han's Garage that's rewarding to know. Spent the past few days finding what was wrong with my prop shaft. Turns out it was the cv joint. I will tackle this subframe soon! Hey check out my videos on my page. I have a business that sell plug and play Ipad limo kits for the Bmw e46. Check it out han's
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
+Han's Garage I've done it without filming and took me 3 full days
@keshav43244 жыл бұрын
How many days did it take for this rebuild?
@snayke85032 жыл бұрын
my god those absorber
@lKingRichardl8 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@robertthrem33823 жыл бұрын
I don't think you should be heating tempered steel like that now it's vulnerable to cracks
@l0lwut1237 жыл бұрын
So I've watched all 3 parts of this, and the teardown is informative, but there has been no reinforcement done here, just paint and bushings. You said on part one in a reply to someone else saying this that you "painted the subframe with epoxy" My question: Do you know the difference between ENAMEL and EPOXY? Follow up question: will you ever do a video where you actually do the reinforcement of the body where it's known to tear on our cars from the subframe?
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't know the difference haha. I am planning to strip down the car and do whats necessary. My options are getting the subframe reinforcing plates and welding them on or go with the X brace like my last car.
@l0lwut1237 жыл бұрын
So enamel is paint, epoxy is a bonding agent, that if the right type is purchased, can be structural. You can epoxy the plates in, or weld them. Epoxying the plates is actually the better option because if done right, theres no pocket between the plate and the body for moisture to collect in and promote rust. if you get the plates do the redish motorsport kit. its direct fit and requires no modification of the plates like the turner kit does. I have the turner kit and need to get access to a lift for a weekend to do it. From my research, it appears the best option is to epoxy the plates in and then use the bmw structural foam as well. If you body is already cracking tho, you'll need to get the cracks welded and then put the plates in.
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
+ahhh i see. Thank you so much for your help! Last time I checked I did not have any cracks and I was very happy about that so we shall see what I want to do in the future l0lwut123
@l0lwut1237 жыл бұрын
hey Han, i epoxied the plates in my m3 last weekend and am reassembling everything this weekend after i paint the underpan as well. Heres the plates epoxied in i.imgur.com/ZiQZ5o0.jpg
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
l0lwut123 niceeeee!!!
@driftalliance15566 жыл бұрын
hi han! great video! i have a question regarding the front diff bushings: do both washers go in the front? or 1 front 1 rear?
@HansGarage6 жыл бұрын
DRIFT ALLIANCE 1 front 1 rear
@driftalliance15566 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@zeidakiss7 жыл бұрын
were you listening/watching formula 1 while putting your diff back in?
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Zeid h nope its just regular cars passing by but sounds like f1 cars when i speed it up haha
@drew327 жыл бұрын
The good F1 car sound pre 2014 ;)
@rossilake2183 жыл бұрын
Yes, I hear F1 shifting, exhaust sounds.lol. Prob race on TV.
@vincefish5 жыл бұрын
is it strongflex bushings?
@scottmckinstry16987 жыл бұрын
Hey, how's that Megan racing camber arm holding up? I've heard Megan racing isn't that great of a brand due to quality/longevity issues, but have gotten better over time as a company. Would appreciate an owner's first-hand opinion if you have the time.
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Scott McKinstry hmm ive had no issues so far with them and i personally like how easy it is to adjust them if necessary.
@scottmckinstry16987 жыл бұрын
Han's Garage Nice, thank you
@jasonl55897 жыл бұрын
As I was doing this diy, I was wondering, don't you have to pre load the bushings when you tighten those bolts down? In other words, don't you have to tightened them to spec when the suspensions are loaded with the vehicle's weight with the tires on the ground?
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
Jason Lee these bushings get compressed when you put the bolts on as long as you torque all the screws evenly. the core part of the bushing stops over torque and keeps all the bushing loads even
@jasonl55897 жыл бұрын
I don't quite get what you are saying but I am changing rear ball joints, lower control arm(camber arm) bushings...etc. When you bolt them down when the suspensions are resting in air, wouldn't that cause the bushings to be twisted as the suspensions are compressed on ground?
@JohnFaire7 жыл бұрын
Not with poly. only rubber needs preloading before tightening
@jasonl55897 жыл бұрын
I didn't preload poly rtab but all the other rubber bushings that's rubber i.e. upper control arm ball joint, lower control arm bushings...etc
@JohnFaire7 жыл бұрын
It would be a best practice to preload rubber bushings before fully tightening. most people don't do it I assume because they don't have pits or the special tools. Imo, these bushings aren't always moving, and there range of motion is not that great. They mainly act as shock/impact absorbers. I think you would be able to "get away" with not having problems, not having preloaded them because of the little movement they do. The main bushing here that does move more than the others is the rear diff carrier bushing. That one is also easier I think the get to preload prior to tightening because of its location if you where running with rubber. Lots of people go with poly just because its easier - they install better, no preloading needed - and just deal with the stiffer ride.
@nikki120917 жыл бұрын
hey hans love the vids but i got a quick question i crashed my 325ci and when i crash it the rear left tire took the impact of the crash on the railing of the highway and i thought i was an alignment problem but it isnt but the tread keep getting wasted more often on the side it was hit what coudl it be?
@HansGarage7 жыл бұрын
+Prince of all Saiyans it could be the trailing arm bushings, lower wishbone. I had an incident where i spun around in the snow and the wishbone was completely bent.
@anders9494948 жыл бұрын
Why did you change the bushings? And not all the other bushing when you had it apart.
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
The main focus was the subframe bushings and the other bushings weren't ready to be replaced
@anders9494948 жыл бұрын
Han's Garage ok. So you had no clunk sound or any reason than just refrese the subframe? My 320i have a clunk sound that most bad when you reverse and a little when you set of in first gear.
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
+AndersDog94 yea so the main reason was the clunking noise. And changing out the rear differential bushing will get rid of that
@anders9494948 жыл бұрын
Just not sure if its the bushings, when i have the car on a lift and turn the driveshaft with my hand i can make the diff make a clunk sound, like theres to much play between the gears inside, it spreads down the driveshaft to the gearbox. Also heard they have weak driveshafts to the wheels.
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
+AndersDog94 I've actually done this twice and I've done what you did too playing with the driveshaft and both times I've had it was the rear differential bushing
@henrylj26606 жыл бұрын
Can't believe their 700 dollars I'm gonna reverse clunk for life
@Andysavyd696 жыл бұрын
Henry Lj you can get other brand or even solid ones for cheaper. I ordered solid bushings and a reinforcement kit for 450$ usd
@robertlyons7807Ай бұрын
Can I use those same bushings on a E46 automatic, thank you.
@HansGarageАй бұрын
You sure can!
@akashaman4 жыл бұрын
why didnt u weld some reinforcement plates on b4 putting sub frame back in ? -- i am fixing to have to do this as my drivers side rear bushing has pushed through floor panel :( these r notoriously prone for failure eh ? ! i have a 2000 328ci , worst yr & car affected ! uh , should be a total recall , damn BMW !
@marvelousyang5 жыл бұрын
Same problem now but wise versa, how does your drive shaft come on that easy? Mine won’t get in
@marvelousyang5 жыл бұрын
Oh and while I’m asking, do I need to remove the whole e brake assemble to get the cables out?
@HansGarage5 жыл бұрын
Marvelous Yang try cleaning with metal brush?
@marvelousyang5 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE got the drive shaft up, had to drop the support bearing or whatever it’s called and pull that down while pushing the rear up lmao. Either way.. it worked. But how abt the e brake cables? How to I remove them from the brakes?
@HansGarage5 жыл бұрын
You gotta use pry head to hammer out the end
@marvelousyang5 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE oh alright, but I don’t have to dissassemble the whole brake assembly to remove it right? I can just punch out the cable?
@christapen4366 Жыл бұрын
Is everything just tightened until snug or is torquing to spec necessary ?
@HansGarage Жыл бұрын
This was when I was young and dumb. Nothing was torqued to spec but just as tight as possible hahaha. New one with updated torque specs coming out this summer
@christapen4366 Жыл бұрын
@@HansGarage thank you I’m currently in the middle of this project I’m gonna tighten everything as tight as possible did you run into any problems doing it that way ?
@HansGarage Жыл бұрын
@Chris Tapen if you can I would look up torque specs and do it right and not worry. Some smaller bolts are brittle and may break. But no, I didn't have any issues when I just tighted everything without proper torque
@christapen4366 Жыл бұрын
@@HansGarage ok thank you
@claytonsteffes988 жыл бұрын
I replaced the center bearing on a 20 00 328i and in order to do it i had to drop the support beam for the carrier subframe and some how it popped up and it's not coming back down so therefore I can't put the support beam back on. how can I get it up high enough to get the beam back on?
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
You can jack up your subframe in order for you to pop it back up and install your support beam
@claytonsteffes988 жыл бұрын
Alright im gonna try that and I'll let you know thank you.
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
+Clayton Steffes yea the reason why it popped down is because of the springs being held on by the support beam and it pushes down the subframe
@HansGarage8 жыл бұрын
+Han's Garage be very careful!
@justinnewton96794 жыл бұрын
Han can you get the subframe of the car by just lowering the exhaust my exhaust is proving hard to separate from the manifold but I can lower it does it provide enough clearance before I start 😊
@HansGarage4 жыл бұрын
I would try to get the exhaust off. That would make it a lot easier and faster
@justinnewton96794 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE yes but is there enough room to remove it with it just lowered in case I have no luck with the exhaust
@HansGarage4 жыл бұрын
@@justinnewton9679 I mean yea, that's how I did it too so it is def doable
@justinnewton96794 жыл бұрын
HAN'S GARAGE ok cheers top man Han
@idespiseyoualot6 ай бұрын
very shitty job...spray paint after all the work to get it of? plus putting back all the rusted bolts..
@jcue5 жыл бұрын
great videos! i just ordered a full set of poly bushings for my e46. i have a 323ci convertible year 2000. apart from the extra support braces is there anything different for removal and installation that you know of compared to the coupe? thx