Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Front Subframe







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 numbers 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.

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

2. NOTICE: Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the steering gear is being serviced or damage to the steering gear internal power relay may occur resulting in steering gear replacement.

Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

3. Steering wheel in straight ahead position.







4. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
5. If equipped.







6. On both sides.







7. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.







8. NOTE:
- The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
- Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
Torque: 63 Nm







9. NOTICE:
- Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.
- Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
Torque: 48 Nm







10. NOTICE:
- Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.
- Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

On both sides. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.







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12.







13. General Equipment: Transmission Jack







14. Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
General Equipment: Transmission Jack







15.







16. General Equipment: Transmission Jack







Installation

1. General Equipment: Transmission Jack







2.







3. Finger tight at this stage.
General Equipment: Transmission Jack







4. NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

Special Tool(s): 502-002 (Alignment Pins, Subframe)







5. General Equipment: Transmission Jack
Torque:
1. 115 Nm
2. 140 Nm
2. 180°
3. 20 Nm
4. 20 Nm







6.







7. Torque: 86 Nm







8. On both sides.
Torque: 83 Nm







9. On both sides.
Torque: 48 Nm







10. NOTE:
- The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
- Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

On both sides.
Torque: 63 Nm







11. Torque: 28 Nm







12. On both sides.
Torque: 25 Nm







13. If equipped.







14. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
15. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
16. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).