Sealey VSE5580 - Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
REAR SUBFRAME BUSH
TOOL - BMW 5 SERIES
Model No:
VSE5580
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. INTRODUCTION & APPLICATIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give
you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THE TOOL CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
 WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general
workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using tools.
 DO NOT use tools if damaged.
 Maintain tools in good and clean condition for best and safest
performance.

Ensure that a vehicle which has been jacked up is adequately
supported with axle stands and that the wheels are chocked,
refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a
proprietary manual.
 Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety
equipment is available from your Sealey dealer.
 Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery
and tie back long hair.
 DO NOT use air tools to operate the force screw.
 IMPORTANT: The force screw must be kept well lubricated.
IMPORTANT: This manual is provided as a guide only, refer to
the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary
manual, to establish the current procedure and data.

WARNING! Failure to heed safety and warning instructions may
result in damage and/or personal injury and will invalidate the
warranty.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions referred
to in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be applied by the operator.
Suitable for the removal / installation of the rear axle carrier bushes.
Can be used in situ without the need to remove the rear subframe
assembly from the vehicle. Use the tool with a 24mm spanner only.
Applications:
• BMW: E39 5 Series Saloon (95 - 05)
• . OEM Bush No 33311091422
3. OPERATION
NOTE! Illustration of the sub frame removed from the vehicle for
clarity. Refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service instructions, or
a proprietary manual to carry this out.
NOTE! This tool will insert the bush to the correct depth, but
before installing the new bush, refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s service instructions, or a proprietary manual, to
establish the correct horizontal alignment/positioning of the bush.
IMPORTANT: This tool is designed to aid removal of the bush.
• We suggest that the area around the bush is thoroughly
cleaned.
• The threads of the tool should also be thoroughly lubricated in use.
• An Impact Socket must NOT be used with this tool.
• Stripped threads and bent thrust cups are not accepted
warranty claims on this tool.
3.1. Removing Bush
3.1.1. Assemble the removal (black) set as in Fig.3. Thread the
Adaptor (A) onto the short threaded end of the bolt (F) with the
boss adjacent to thread shoulder. Pass the bolt through the bush
from above, rotate to register machined flats and then position
the barrel Adaptor (B) over the bolt. Fit the barrel Adaptor (B)
against the housing face with the recess fitted over the location
on the bush and or housing. Thread the ball race nut (E) on
to the projecting bolt and wind it up to the barrel Adaptor (B) flat
face with ball race leading. Check axis alignment prior to full
force extraction.
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ALWAYS KEEP FORCE SCREW
WELL LUBRICATED. MOLYBDENUM/
COPPER BASED RECOMMENDED.
DO NOT USE AIR TOOLS OR
IMPACT SOCKET.
Original Language Version
VSE5580 Issue: 1 - 22/10/12
Force screw maximum load 150Nm. Exceeding this load will
shorten the life of the force screw. The force screw is considered
to be a consumable item and is NOT covered under warranty.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Rear of vehicle
Vehicle subframe illustration only
Flanged bush
Fig.1
Component
location &
carry case.
Fig.2
Housing
boss (4x)