After having read with EXTREME interest the process of dropping the rear subframe and as the owner of 98 V70R with a fuel leak (tank?? line(s)??), I'm trying to gird my loins for the PITA this process will be. If I can get the vehicle 20" off the floor it will be a minor miracle.
Commencing the project is a list of all rear subframe components. In your work, did you replace #2, bushing, p/n 9140469? If this part was replaced, was it nearly impossible or not too bad. VIDA shows a special air driven tool to remove and replace the bushing. I've been thinking a piece of threaded rod, large washers and an appropriate piece of iron pipe could suffice.
Page 3; 5 of 7 carrier bolts. Next time, would you START with the hardest bolts first? The front (2) M12 (#'s 7 &
proved to be most egregious. The #s 7 & 8 do not refer to any of the numbering in either diagram, correct? Would these be the most forward of the subframe bolts? How could I find these and realize I'm looking at the same troublemakers?Page 4; "identified the 7th bolt (not 8th?) as the bolt holding the front VC housing bush...". In the diagram following that discovery, the problem bolt is identified as #13. Correct? To wit "Flange bolt 985061" a M12 x 80mm. I would assume it was a 1.50 pitch. Grade 8.8?
In attempting to remove any "problem bolts", did you ever try tightening the bolt a bit and then proceeding to attempt removal?
@Scot850 in the topic "P80 AWD fuel pipes for 99-00" reviews the fuel lines. I did not see a comment on the the size of these lines. Was the OD 3/16" aka 4.75mm or larger?
Page 6; @850 LPT notes 8mm as size for fuel line. Is that the correct size?
On page 7 you copied the parts diagram with several parts circled in red. The circled parts are the following;
Flange Nut 985870
Eccentric Bolt 986931
Eccentric Washer 31201493
Did you replace the bushing noted as #27?? Did you need to order the eccentric washer from Skandix?
Final question; would you do this again?
Thanks for all replies and encouragement!!
