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Suspension System

Subframe Repair Procedures

In this manual: Suspension System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
14steps
~89min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 88.2 ~ 108 N·m

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

    Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

  4. Using SST (09568-34000), disconnect the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the steering knuckle.
    1. Remove the cotter pin (A).
    2. Remove the castellated nut (B).
    3. Use SST (09568-34000).

      Tightening torque: 23.5 ~ 33 N·m

  5. Remove the lower arm (A) from the steering knuckle.

    Tightening torque: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m

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

    Tightening torque: 32.4 ~ 37 N·m

    • Lock the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position to prevent damage to the inner cable of the clock spring when handling the steering wheel.
    • When installing, always replace the bolt with a new one. (SEAL-LOCK applied)
  7. Loosen the bolt and nut, then separate the roller rod stopper (A).

    Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

  8. Disconnect the muffler rubber mount (A).
  9. Loosen the bolts and nuts and remove the subframe (A). Tightening torque: Subframe mounting bolts and nuts: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 lbf·ft) Subframe support bracket bolt 44.1 ~ 54 N·m
  10. Remove the front lower arm. (Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Lower Arm").
  11. Remove the front stabilizer bar. (Refer to Front Suspension System - "Front Stabilizer Bar").
  12. Remove the steering gear. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Gear").
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  14. Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels – Wheel Alignment)

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