Hello, I have a 1998 Jaguar XJ8 and I am attempting to replace the rear subframe bushings. The replacement part is the Uro MJA2595AC supposedly. I have the rear axle off the car, which was easier than expected, and when I push the new bushings up onto those two gray tapered posts that point straight down the fit is kind of sloppy. Is this normal? I would have thought the fit would have been reasonably tight since loose suspension parts seem to be a problem or is it I am not understanding something?

 

URO rear subframe bushings strike again!! That is a known issue. They are NOT supposed to slide in easily. I had a whole correspondence with them ages ago, here's the thread https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...source-281436/

They provided a link at the last post, so you can give that a shot. Or you can shim it as I did, or instead use loctite 638 as I suggested as an experiment to someone else on here a while ago. Don't know how that's held up over time though.

 

Just to clarify which bishings we're actually talking about here:
Based on the part number the OP referenced, the discussion is about the rear crossmember bushings of the rear subframe — whereas the thread by Nilanium is about the rear bushings of the front subframe.

I recently replaced the rear crossmember bushings myself, though I used genuine Jaguar parts, so I can't comment on the Uro parts specifically.
And yes — the new bushings pressed in very easily, almost by hand. The workshop manual actually states that the bushings should be bonded in with adhesive, which suggests they are not a conventional interference/press fit in the subframe.
One more thing worth mentioning — pay close attention when installing the bushings, as they need to be correctly positioned and oriented depending on which type you have. Apparently there is a four-void and a three-void type of bushing.