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2011 Ford Mustang V6-3.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Subframe: Service and Repair
Support Braces - Rear
Removal
NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.
NOTE: Pay particular attention to the location of bolts removed to aid in installation.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.
2. Remove and discard the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear).
3. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
4. Remove and discard the 8 rear support brace bolts (front).
5. Remove and discard the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame), and remove the 2 rear support braces.
Installation
NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.
NOTE: All bolts must be started by hand before final tightening.
NOTE: Use new fasteners In all locations.
1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
2. Loosely install the 4 rear support brace bolts (front).
2. Loosely install the 4 rear support brace bolts.
3. Loosely install the 6 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) in the same locations as when removed.
4. Loosely install the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
5. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence:
1. Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (front) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the 6 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper) to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.