Subframe

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. 2
   Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
3. 3
   Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the stabilizer link from the front strut assembly after loosening the nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   When loosening the nut (A), hold the external hexagon of the stabilizer bar link. Be careful not to damage the stabilizer bar dust boots.

   

5. 5
   Remove the tie rod end ball joint.

   1. Remove the cotter pin and nut (A).
   2. Using the SST (09568-2J100), separate the ball joint (B) from the knuckle.

      Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

      

      

6. 6
   Remove the cotter pin and nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   

7. 7
   Remove the lower arm from the steering knuckle using the SST (09568-4R100).

   1. Insert the support bolt (A) into the bolt hole of the lower arm.
   2. Install the support housing (B) on the front axle.
   3. Tighten the bolt (C).

      

8. 8
   Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering gear shaft.

   Tightening torque: 32.4 - 37 N·m

   

   Do not reuse the bolt. Lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position to prevent damage to the clock spring internal cable. Assemble so that the universal joint hole is fitted to match the cut surface of the pinion shaft.

9. 9
   Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
10. 10
    Disconnect the R-MDPS main connector (A). [R-MDPS Type Only]

    

11. 11
    Remove the muffler rubber mount (A).

    

12. 12
    Remove the idler arm bracket (C) by loosening the bolts (A) and (B). Tightening torque: (A): 107.9 - 128 N·m, (B): 49.0 - 64 N·m

    

13. 13
    Remove the subframe by loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    Install a transmission jack for safety.

    Tightening torque: Subframe mounting bolts and nuts: 176.5 - 196 N·m; Subframe mounting bolt: 44.1 - 54 N·m

    

14. 14
    Remove the heated protective cover (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

    [C-MDPS]

    

    [R-MDPS]

    

15. 15
    Remove the steering gear box (A) from the front subframe by loosening the mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

    [C-MDPS]

    

    [R-MDPS]

    

16. 16
    Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the stabilizer bar (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0–64 N·m

    

17. 17
    Remove the front lower arm (A) from the subframe. Tightening torque: Front: 117.7–137 N·m Rear: 156.9–176 N·m

    

Installation

1. 1
   Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. 2
   Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")