Nic:

The subframe is attached by two large bolts up front, under the rear seat, and by some bolts above the diff, I think. The diff is bolted directly to the frame. The semitrailing arms pivot on the bushings. Very simple, very elegant. The springs seat on the body and the trailing arm.

You MUST remove the spring, using an internal compressor. If you try to just lower the control arm it can fly out, and will probably damage something. It must be compressed to fit in the fully extended position.

Peter

__________________
1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!