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      04-04-2012, 08:33 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by wolfe
If I'm understanding this correctly, you didn't remove the entire subframe but just lowered it in place so you didn't have to take apart the whole rear suspension?

Also, is there any kind of markings or tabs to help you get the bushings aligned with the square pegs?

Awesome writeup, thanks for sharing.
Correct - you don't need to remove the subframe. Just lower it. I will add that to the intro to the write up.

Not sure what you are referring to by the square pegs. In the frame, there is an alignment pin with cut off flat sides for the LF bushing I believe. Basically BMW's alternative to a pin/slot alignment configuration for aligning the subframe. But that doesn't impose any clocking requirement on the bushing, and I actually called HP Autowerks to confirm there is no clocking requirement on any of the bushings.
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