Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Subframe - Front







Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part number or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

All vehicles

1. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the steering column has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
General Equipment: Steering Wheel Holder.







2. Remove the wheels and tires.
3. If equipped.







4.







Vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ti-VCT

5. Remove the RH and LH exhaust flexible pipes.

Vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI

6. Remove the engine exhaust Y-pipe.

All vehicles

7. NOTICE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

NOTE: Index-mark the steering column shaft position to the steering gear for reference during installation.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).







8. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).







9. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).







10. NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal or CV boot may occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).







11. If equipped.







12. To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).







13. To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).







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Vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ti-VCT

16. To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).







17. Wire brush and apply the substance from the specified tube.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).







Vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI

18. Wire brush and apply the substance from the specified tube.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).







All vehicles

19. General Equipment: Powertrain Lift 300-OTC-1585AE.







20. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).







21. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).







22. On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).







23. General Equipment: Powertrain Lift 300-OTC-1585AE.







Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary.