Part 7 - Replacing BMW MINI R50 Control Arm Bushes with subframe on the car in Gearbox series
In this video I change the control arm bushes as if the subframe was on the car using the Laser 4767 / 5558 control arm bush tool on my R50 MINI as part of the Gearbox & Clutch removal series.
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⬇️Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
02:39 Subframe overview
03:40 Hydraulic press demonstration
05:20 Comparing bush housing with insert
05:58 Changing right hand bush
07:40 Laser 4767 / 5558 tooling
09:13 Removing the old bush
11:24 Aligning new bush insert
12:35 Pulling new bush into housing
14:30 Refitting Control Arm
16:09 Refit Ball joint nut
16:44 Left hand bush insert pushing straight through
17:39 Why a failed bush is an MOT failure
18:18 Unbolt inner ball joint
19:33 Removing old bush
20:46 Using hydraulic press on an old bush
21:34 Aligning new bush with housing
22:44 Pressing new bush into housing
24:04 Pressing control arm into bush
26:19 Removing old bush housing and refitting
28:23 Retighten inner ball joint
28:57 Reference photographs
31:12 Credits
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This video only contains tips and my personal methods that could be helpful when carrying out home car repairs or replacing parts. Coats & Gaiters is not liable for any harm, injury or property damage incurred while carrying out such repairs or replacements, that are a result of incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information. This video is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee achievement of a specific result. The user is personally liable for incorrect use of repair equipment, tools or car parts, in particular, when this use poses the risk of injury. Coats & Gaiters strongly advises taking personal care and adhering to all safety rules when doing any repair or replacement. The use on inferior or low quality vehicle parts does not guarantee the proper level of road safety.