You can't remove the little subframe (which contains the guide rod mount) together with the guide rod unless you remove the front spring becuase the front of the guide rod attaches underneath the spring.

Just unbolt the little subframe from the body and unbolt the mount from the guide rod.

I've always used large hammer to replace the guide rod mount and subframe bushing once the subfame is removed.

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as ever
Paul

1989 560SL
1987 300SDL
1987 300TD
1983 BMW 633CSi
1972 280SE 4.5