would it be subfram bushings that stop the car fromm swaing or sway bar bushings
Since The Villager is of unibody construction, there are only a couple things that can be considered "subframe bushings". Sway bar bushings (front and rear), rear leaf spring bushings, and the most likely, control arm bushings.
No
four upper and four lower.
There are 8 Bushings altogether for the subframe assembly on the intrepids. These kits range from 300.00-600.00. (and these are just the bushings) cheapest bushings I have come across are located at www.justforjeeps.com (not only jeep stuff here)
Jack the car up and set it on jack stands . you will need 2 floor jacks to support the subframe , one on each side. After sub-frame has been secured with the 2 jacks,loosen the 4 bolts that hold the subframe to the unibody of the car,now with the help of a sharp minded assistant,carefully and sincronizedly lower the jacks slowly, enough to permit you the removal of the bushings. A little prayer and lots of W-D 40 will make your job a lot easier and faster.
Support the engine and transaxle from above using a support bar. Raise the vehicle on a hoist lift. Remove the front lower control arms and swaybar bushings from the subframe. Support the subframe with tall jackstands. Unbolt the engine and trans mounts from the subframe. Remove and clips or brackets for such things as oil coolers or wiring attached to the subframe. Remove the susbframe mounting bolts, then lower the subframe from the car. Reverse the procedure. Get a wheel alignment. Be sure to tell whoever is doing it that you replaced the subframe as this information is critical for the alignment to come out the way it should.
It depends on how bad the rust is. If the metal is rotted through in a bunch of spots, getting a replacement, rust free assembly from a junkyard is the way to go. Often times the subframe cups and washers rust out, which can cause the frame assy to drop down. You can get those parts at your local GM dealer. It is a fairly common problem and they keep those subframe parts in stock. They will also carry the subframe bushings which may need replacement.
They bushing are located under the car about 1-2' behind wheels, where the rear and front frames come together. There will be what looks like a rubber washer under a big bolt inset about an inch.
Remove the Subframe. Subframe should be removed but it can be done by lowering Subframe down. I recommend removing the Subframe. Do not pry in oil pan with a screwdriver, get a rubber mallet, it is glued in place.
If you are talking about the frame that holds the engine in to the body, Its easy. there is a bolt that runs up into the body at the bottom of the bushing. Simply remove it and the lower drops out on the bolt. The upper may need to be separated from the body and the subframe (engine cradle) with a pry bar enough to slide it out. Slide the new one in, put a new lower one on the bolt, then insert the bolt back into the mounting hole.
Yes you need to remove the subframe to remove the gearbox on elantra. the motor must be supported at the top before u remove the subframe.
No but, you may want to loosen the main bolts that hold the subframe in place and allow the rear of the subframe to hang down a couple inches. Been there.