Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SUBFRAME, Lowering: Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
-- Install lower noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged or twisted.
Tightening Specifications
| Component | Tightening Specifications |
|---|---|
Subframe to body
|
70 Nm + 90° turn |
Console to body
|
70 Nm + 90° turn |
Mounting bracket to body
|
70 Nm + 90° turn |
Stabilizer bar to connecting link
|
65 Nm |
Universal joint to steering gear
|
30 Nm |
| Exhaust system bracket to subframe, refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q] [For engine(s) CJAA] Description and Operation or [For transmission(s) 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS . | |
Tightening Specifications, Pendulum Support to the Transmission
| Bolt | Tightening Specifications |
|---|---|
M10 x 35
|
50 Nm + 90° turn |
M10 x 75
|
50 Nm + 90° turn |
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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.