Removing an E36 Rear Subframe is actually not that bad!

Today we are going to remove the rear subframe on the Dubya! I wanted to pull the entire subframe so I can get the body prepped for reinforcements. Removing the subframe will also allow me to replace the subframe and differential bushings. The removal was pretty straight forward, but the driveshaft did give me a little trouble. I would suggest unbolting the carrier bearing mount before lowering the Subframe. I'll put time stamps below if you want to jump around.
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🔧Tools used in this video🔧
10mm for the brake line bracket on the rear trailing arm
12mm and 9mm DEEP sockets for E-brake cable in the cab
13mm for Driveshaft Carrier bearing
15mm for the brake caliper bracket
16mm wrench for drive shaft / sledge hammer
18mm for the strut bolt at the spindle
18mm for the 4 subframe bolts
T7 Allen head socket for the brake caliper
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⏱Time Stamps⏱
00:01 Overview of the video
00:40 Removing the E-Brake Cables
02:00 Removing the Wheels
03:28 Removing the Brakes
04:08 Removing the rear trailing arms
04:27 Removing the Driveshaft
06:38 Pulling the E-brake cables through the body
07:36 Junction boxes and differential wiring locations
08:09 Unbolting the 4 Subframe bolts
09:08 Lowering the Subframe on Jacks
10:39 Sliding the Subframe out from under the car
11:39 Future plans for the next episode
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[@alecverd87]

This guy saved my life when I swapped out my getrag, now he’s saving my life with my rear subframe 👏🏻

[@wedemire94]

This guy cracks me up hahah, sweet video pal

[@montagecrazy4u]

Very much liked this video and the personality my guy

[@verdunred3051]

The quality of your vids has improved so much and I love them, keep up the good work ❤️

[@TheDailyDrift]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! I’m definitely trying my best 😅

[@TheDailyDrift]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! I’m definitely trying my best 😅

[@TheDailyDrift]

Thanks, I really appreciate that! I’m definitely trying my best 😅

[@versacecondoms1501]

so you engage the park brake before pulling the cables through?

[@Yeet-by5or]

6:00 you didnt forget to undo the center bearing to let the shaft flex, did you

[@stylerunner2959]

As much as I love BMWs, there's so much preventative maintenance for reliability lolol. Glad to see your build coming along (:
But then again, I keep on forgetting how old these cars are 😅

[@TheDailyDrift]

Yeah that is very true, still not as bad as a rotary though 😂

[@TheDailyDrift]

Yeah that is very true, still not as bad as a rotary though 😂

[@jagstrguy847]

I have to do this same job to repair a snapped parking brake cable😤😤😤😤

[@rocnnrollbus]

I'm rebuilding a neglected 740iL in my garage and I don't trust jackstands, so I built cribbing that goes under the tires and for under the car that gives me wheels up with no worries. Works for 747s in the boneyard so why not a 22 year old e38? Used wooden 2x4s and 4x4s from the Home Depot.
Much safer when you are by yourself and solid as a rock.

[@Magicstockton]

🏆

[@jordangeneral4854]

Nine!!

[@ufunny1100]

Haha 🤣 remind me of me

[@rileymolt2550]

Sounds like that dude in blue

[@dexterity6195]

no kidding, i did it in less than 1.5h on the first time. i just informed myself enough via the internet

[@mekhipeck7310]

I did this on a e46 in less than 1.30hrs

[@aamir3926]

Good for you

[@djinhuman7813]

Vibe check

[@X774M]

hit the gym you mean more like lift the subframe

[@Magicstockton]

Word of advice... Don’t work on your car by yourself. Something bad could happen, you could need urgent help. Get some homies.

[@TheDailyDrift]

Yeah I really need to find some car bros to help me out from time to time. It’s not fun working on some of this stuff alone 😅