Thanks for the reply MBDOC.

Is the tool for removal a tool that can be bought through the dealer or is it some thing handmade? Plus does the subframe have to be dropped completely or can the removal and replacement of the mounts be done by dropping the subframe only a few inches? Can it be done by having the rear of the car driven up on ramps and lifting the body after unbolting the mounts ( is this even possible) or is it done by lifting both the body onto jacks at the jack points and also supporting the subframe and rear transaxle with jack(s) and slowly dropping the subframe? I'm guessing its the later. If it is the later do I also have to unbolt other components of the rear suspension or will the whole rear subframe and related components just flex downward with the subframe?

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