Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Front Subframe (76.10.05)

Special Service Tools
















Removal

1. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the radiator air deflector.
4. Remove the engine undershield.
5. Remove the lower suspension arms.
6. Remove the throttle body.

7. With assistance, remove the A-frame.
- Remove the 6 bolts.







8. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar

Release the engine mounts.
- Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
- Raise the engine.







9. Support and release the power steering rack.
- Remove the 3 bolts.







10. CAUTION: Protect the paintwork during this operation.

Using the special tools, support the engine.







11. Secure the radiator assembly.
- Secure with cable ties.

13. NOTE: Note the fitted position.

With assistance, remove the front subframe assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Release the PAS pipe to subframe clip.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.







14. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the stabilizer bar.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer bar bushing.







15. NOTE: Note the fitted position of the fasteners.

Remove the lower suspension arms.
- Remove the 2 bolts and discard the nuts.







16. Remove the suspension height sensor.
- Remove the 2 bolts.







17. Remove the generator cooling duct
- Remove the 2 screws.







Installation

1. Install the generator cooling duct
- Tighten the screws.

2. Install the height sensor.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

3. CAUTION: The final tightening of the suspension components must be carried out with the vehicle on its wheels.

NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.

Install the lower suspension arms.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

4. Install the stabilizer bar.
- Install the stabilizer bar bushings.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).

5. CAUTION: To align the sub-frame, install the special bolts in place of the front fixings. Tighten the rear fixings to set the position, remove the special bolts.

With assistance, install the front subframe.
- Position the radiator mountings.
- Using the special the special tools, align the subframe.
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.







6. Tighten the subframe bolts.
- Tighten the front bolts (M15) to 80 Nm plus 360 degrees.
- Tighten the rear bolts (M12) to 80 Nm plus 270 degrees.

7. With assistance, install the A-frame.
- Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).

8. Install the engine undershield.
9. Install the radiator deflector.
10. Lower the engine onto its mounts.
- Tighten the new nuts to 63 Nm (46 lb.ft).
- Remove the special tools.

11. Remove and discard the 2 cable ties.
12. Install the lower suspension arms.
13. Install the throttle body.
14. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
15. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment, and adjust if required.