Front Subframe

Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. If equipped.
   

1. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

   On both sides.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

   NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

   On both sides.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

   NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

   On both sides.
   General Equipment : Tie Rod End Remover

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

1. NOTE: This step is not necessary if the subframe assembly is replaced.

   On both sides.
   

1. Position the Powertrain Lift.
   Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

1. Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

Installation

1. Special Tool(s) : 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
   General Equipment : Wooden Block

1. 1. Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
      
   2. Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
      

1. NOTE: If installing the subframe that was previously removed.

   On both sides.
   

1. NOTE: If installing a new subframe, measure for correct positioning of the subframe to vehicle underbody.

   NOTE: RH and LH dimensions are identical. All measurements on center.

   1. Location 1 —
      Dimension : 10.236  in ( 260  mm)
   2. Location 2 —
      Dimension : 26.220  in ( 666  mm)

1. 1. Torque : 60 Nm
   2. Torque :
        Stage 1:  100 Nm
        Stage 2:  240°

1. Torque : 48 Nm

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

1. Torque : 50 Nm

1. On both sides.
   Torque : 53 Nm

1. On both sides.
   Torque : 52 Nm

1. On both sides.
   Torque : 48 Nm

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   Torque : 34 Nm

1. If equipped.
   

1. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

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