After removing the subframe mounting bolts, the front subframe rear
stiffener mounting bolts, the rear engine mounting base bracket bolts,
and the steering gearbox stiffener mounting bolts, be sure to replace
them with new ones.
Front Subframe Alignment
NOTE: Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.
Lift the front subframe up to the body, and
loosely install the stiffeners (B), the new front and rear subframe
mounting bolts (C), the front stiffener mounting bolts (D), and the new
rear stiffener mounting bolts (E).
Insert the subframe alignment pin (F) through
the positioning slot (G) on the right rear stiffener, through the
positioning hole (H) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (I)
on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
Insert the subframe alignment pin through the
positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning
hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then
loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the
specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting
bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side
subframe mounting bolts.
Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
Rear Subframe Torque
NOTE:
Install the rear subframe by aligning the positioning holes with the subframe alignment pin.
After removing the subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.