REMOVAL
- Center the steering wheel, remove the ignition key and lock the steering wheel in position.
- Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column coupling shaft. Discard the bolt.
- Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-357130) article.
- Loosen the tie-rod end nut on both sides.
- Using the special tool, disconnect the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle on both sides. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nuts.
- Remove the stabilizer bar link nuts on both sides.
- Remove the engine support insulator-to-transaxle center bolt.
- Remove the power steering line retainer bolt from the steering gear.
- Remove the power steering lines bolt, rotate the power steering line clamp clockwise, and disconnect the 2 power steering lines from the power steering gear. Allow the remaining oil to drain into a suitable container. Discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove the roll restrictor bolt.
- Using a suitable support table, support the front subframe.
- Index-mark the location of the subframe to the vehicle before removal.
- Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle on both sides. Remove the 2 lower arm ball joint heat shields.
- Remove the 6 subframe bolts.
- Remove the front subframe.
- If installing a new front subframe, transfer parts as necessary.
INSTALLATION
- Position the subframe to the vehicle.
- Loosely install the 4 subframe lower bolts. Align the index marks made before removal. Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 subframe upper bolts. Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
- Install the roll restrictor bolt. Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
- Remove the support table.
- Install the 2 heat shields (1 each side).
- Position the lower arm ball joint to the wheel knuckle on both sides and install the bolts and nuts. Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Using the special tool, install new O-ring seals (high-pressure hose pin, 3F886-AA, return hose pin 3F886-BA) onto the power steering lines.
- Connect the power steering lines to the power steering gear, rotate the power steering line clamp counterclockwise and install the bolt. Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
- Install the power steering line retainer bolt.
- Install the engine support insulator-to-transaxle center bolt. Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 stabilizer bar links and the nuts. Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- Install the 2 tie-rod ends and the nuts. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- Install the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS AND TIRES»(ref-357130) article.
- Connect the steering column shaft to the steering column coupling shaft and install the bolt. Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. For additional information, refer to «STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-357137) article.
- Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-357131) article.
Scheme 1
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W709634-S439 | Crossmember bolt (6 required) |
| 2 | 5K067 | Crossmember |
| 3 | W500744 | Front lower arm inboard bolt (2 required) |
| 4 | W500744 | Upper arm inboard bolt (2 required) |
| 5 | 5500 | Lower arm |
| 6 | W500744 | Lower arm outboard bolt (2 required) |
| CAUTION | Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts. |
- Remove both rear springs. For additional information, refer to «REAR SUSPENSION»(ref-357148) article.
- Remove both rear lower control arms. For additional information, refer to «REAR SUSPENSION»(ref-357148) article.
- Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to «REAR SUSPENSION»(ref-357148) article.
- Remove and discard the front lower arm inboard bolts. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Remove and discard the upper arm inboard bolts. To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Support the wheel knuckle and trailing arm assembly using a tie strap or other suitable holding device.
- Using a suitable jackstand, support the exhaust system.
- Detach the exhaust system from the crossmember exhaust hanger isolator.
- Using a suitable jack, support the crossmember.
- Remove the 6 crossmember bolts. To install, tighten to 103 (76 lb-ft).
- Lower the jack and remove the crossmember.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. If installing a new rear subframe, transfer parts as necessary.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe. For additional information, refer to «SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION»(ref-357131) article.