Subframe Repair Procedures

DEPOSIT

1. 1
   Remove the front wheel and tire.

   Tightening torque: 107.9 - 128 N·m

2. 2
   Remove the stabilizer bar link (B) from the crossmember assembly by loosening the nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

3. 3
   Remove the cotter pin and loosen the castellated nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

   

4. 4
   Separate the ball joint from the tie rod end using SST (09568-1C100).

   

5. 5
   Loosen the nut (A) and separate the ball joint from the lower arm.

   Tightening torque: 58.8 ~ 71 N·m

   

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the drive shaft (A) from the front hub assembly.

   

7. 7
   Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the lower arm (A) from the subframe. Tightening torque FRONT: 117.7 ~ 137 N·m REAR: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m ft-lbf (To)

   

   (Rear)

   

8. 8
   Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the suspension assembly from the steering gear pinion.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

   

9. 9
   Remove the rubber boot (A).

   

10. 10
    Remove the crossmember from the body by loosening the nuts and bolts securing the roller rod (A).

    Tightening torque: 53.9 ~ 64 N·m

    

11. 11
    For safety, install a jack under the front subframe.

    

12. 12
    Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the front subframe.

    Tightening torque: 176.5 ~ 196 N·m N·m (18.0 ~ 20.0 kgf·m, 130.2 ~ 144.7 lbf·ft)

    

    

    

13. 13
    Remove the stabilizer bar (A) from the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 44.1~54 N·m

    (LHD)

    

    (DIRECT DRIVE)

    

14. 14
    Remove the power steering gear (A) from the front subframe by loosening the mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 108 N·m

    (DIRECT DRIVE)

    

    (LHD)

    

15. 15
    To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.