Subframe: Service and Repair

Subframe Removal and Installation





Replacement

1. Front Subframe - Torque

NOTE: After removing the subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.






2. Rear Subframe - Toque

NOTE: After removing the subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.






3. Front Subframe - Alignment

NOTE:
* Align the front subframe in the following sequence.
* When Installing, align both installation reference holes in the subframe with both reference holes in the body using the subframe alignment pin as a guide.

1. Lift the front subframe (A) up to the body, and loosely install new subframe mounting bolts (B, C).






2. Loosely install new mid mounting bolts (D).

3. Insert the subframe alignment pin (E) through the positioning hole (F) on the right rear subframe, and into the positioning hole (G) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.

4. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.

5. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.

6. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

7. Tighten the mid mounting bolts to the specified torque.

8. After reinstalling all remaining parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment.