Hello Bimmers:
I am recently doing some rebuild work of my E46 rear subframe. As you all know, there are four subframe-to-chassis bushings. I use Meyle HD and Lemforder bushings to replace the factory bushings. I know some of you may not like Meyle brand. Normally I won't either. But I would still give "HD" parts a chance since I use those HD parts in other places and they works good.
The two rear bushings I use are Lemforder, they are almost 100% identical as OE.
The two front ones are Meyle HD. I found something interesting:
The line of two triangle marker is not perpendicular to the long axle of oval hole. The marker is not in the middle of the edge.
While in Lemforder/OE parts:
and also Febi parts
The trangle marks is in the middle of the edge. The line of markers is perpendicular to the long axle.
I decide to follow the Meyle's guide. I use Meyle's triangle as the marker to position the bushing. I did this job by using a special tool:
This is how it looks after installation, The oval slightly rotate an angle comparing to OE:
I would put this subframe on someday and see if there is any difference.
I am recently doing some rebuild work of my E46 rear subframe. As you all know, there are four subframe-to-chassis bushings. I use Meyle HD and Lemforder bushings to replace the factory bushings. I know some of you may not like Meyle brand. Normally I won't either. But I would still give "HD" parts a chance since I use those HD parts in other places and they works good.
The two rear bushings I use are Lemforder, they are almost 100% identical as OE.
The two front ones are Meyle HD. I found something interesting:
The line of two triangle marker is not perpendicular to the long axle of oval hole. The marker is not in the middle of the edge.
While in Lemforder/OE parts:
and also Febi parts
The trangle marks is in the middle of the edge. The line of markers is perpendicular to the long axle.
I decide to follow the Meyle's guide. I use Meyle's triangle as the marker to position the bushing. I did this job by using a special tool:
This is how it looks after installation, The oval slightly rotate an angle comparing to OE:
I would put this subframe on someday and see if there is any difference.