I need to get my front subframe out for repair. Anybody done this on a V8 car? I am really looking for advice on any issues or tips on doing this. A lot towards the end of the list will have to be done from under the car.
I am thinking it goes something like this:
- remove bumper and apron
- remove undertray and decking bearing the builders plate at the front of the engine compartment
- remove electric fans
- drain coolant and remove radiator
- disconnect and plug brake lines
- remove shocks
- remove springs (extremely carefully!!!)
- probably will remove wishbones while I am there
- disconnect steering (any advice on how to do this wanted especially, please)
- Remove tubular frame supporting front bodywork
- remove bolts attaching subframe to each side of wheelwell bodywork
- remove bolts attaching subframe to the front ends of the frame rails and lower.
Have I missed anything? Any obvious pitfalls? I know proper shops often cut and reweld that front tubular framework but I really hope to avoid that.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks
David