Subframe

Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1

   Remove the front wheel and tire (A).

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Loosen the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link (A).

   Tightening torque: 98.1–118 N·m

   

3. 3

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

   1. Remove the cotter pin (A).

   2. Remove the castellated nut (B).

      Tightening torque: 34.3–44 N·m

      

   3. Disconnect the tie rod end ball joint from the knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

      

4. 4

   Disconnect the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (09568-1S100).

   1. Remove the lower arm nut (A).

      Tightening torque: 58.8–71 N·m

      

   2. Disconnect the front lower arm from the front steering knuckle using SST (09568-1C100).

      

5. 5

   Loosen the bolt (A), then disconnect the universal joint (B).

   Tightening torque: 32.4 – 37 N·m

   

6. 6

   Remove the bracket mounting bolt (A) from the link.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

7. 7

   Disconnect the front muffler rubber hanger (A).

   

8. 8

   Support the sub frame (A) with a jack, then remove the sub frame bolts and nuts.

   Tightening torque:

   Bolts (B), nuts (C): 44.1–54 N·m N·m

   Bolts (D), nuts (E): 176.5–196 N·m N·m

9. 9

   Remove the sub frame (A).

   

10. 10

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

    Tightening torque: 44.1–54 N·m

    

11. 11

    Loosen the bolts and remove the heat protector (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

    

12. 12

    Loosen the bolts and remove the steering gear box (A).

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

    

13. 13

    Install in the reverse order of removal.

14. 14

    Check the wheel alignment.

    (Refer to Front Suspension System — "Front Wheel Alignment")