lfajardo

well how to put this. ok i need help on hoe to replace a rear crossmember were the motor mount sits. i have an eg 95 wit an h22a swap n i need this fixed asap.
is this problem hard to fix or is it a backyard fix. can i just lift the car n replace it or do i need to take it to a shop.

please help, thanks

dont have pics cant seem to get a good pic of it. srry

98civdx

Yes, you can do it in your drive way. It just unbolts.

mechanix619

It's totally a backyard project. I'm not sure how I would rate the difficulty. I'd say it's about the same as changing the timing belt just because there is a lot of stuff to take off. The hardest part is the fact that you have to do all the work on your back. If the car was on a lift it would be super easy. Look for a write-up on how to swap a rack and pinion and your golden.

hondamark35

just curious, why is it you need to replace this part? stripped bolt hole? bent?

it's a pretty involved job... exhaust is in the way, shifter linkage is in the way, lower control arms (and sway bar if applicable) are attached to it, steering rack: tie-rods and steering column must be disconnected-i would pull the rack out with the "cross member" or "rear beam" as honda calls it.

there may be other odds and ends hooked to it. the motor/trans can probably just hang by the other mounts.

a good home mechanic with enough experience and a normal set of tools, some floor jacks and jack stands could probably do this in the driveway or garage. definitely a full weekend job if everything goes right. good idea to have it realigned after reassembly.

only you can decide how competent you are.

lfajardo

well the cross member already had a crack were the motor mount connects but wen the h22 was installed it dint get replace not after time the motor pulled bak n fort so i cracked it all the way..
pics would give u an idea but dnt have a good camera n my phone dont got flash.

hondamark35

wow, a crack!? any idea what the root cause of it was?

lfajardo

im not sure it was like tht already. thts the piece im trying to replace.

94EG8

I swapped mine last weekend in my garage, had air tools. You will need someone else to help you lift it into place. Btw '94 - '01 integra subframe will work if you had P/S and has an extra stiffening brace on it.

98civdx

Deffinetly have some buddies there. When we did my friends we were getting really pissed off due to brakeing some bolts and it was helpfull to have multiple peopple so if you get mad someone else can take your place lol

lfajardo

damn im f***ed cause i just moved to the bay area n i dont really know tht many people here..

98civdx

talk to everyone you know. Pizza and beer will help this.
I guess it's possible to do it by your self with jack(s) but will be much easier with extra people.

aavery

it can be done in the drive way,i just did it but i had the engine out. its a fairly large job, exhaust , steering rack (and lines), shift linkage, lower control arms, rear trans mount all have to be diassambled. Honda recomends using new bolts when you install the new subframe.

if sub frame is not bent i would suggest welding the crack untill you have the time and resources

lfajardo

yah i was thinking of getting it welded. might just sound crazy enough to do it
lol. thanks guys for the help