Hi, I have a 2001 325ci. Very well maintained, no rust on the bottom side. It has been sprayed with some rubbery anti-rust material and looks very well.
The car is 14 years old and needs the Trailing Arm Bushings replaced.
As of now, the rear subframe looks intact.
My question is: what are the risks of cracking the rear subframe when I try to remove the front facing trailing arm bushing?
What I'm afraid of is something like this :
happening
(Image Credit: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-gallery-e46-subframe.aspx)
The car is 14 years old and needs the Trailing Arm Bushings replaced.
As of now, the rear subframe looks intact.
My question is: what are the risks of cracking the rear subframe when I try to remove the front facing trailing arm bushing?
What I'm afraid of is something like this :

(Image Credit: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-gallery-e46-subframe.aspx)