Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Front Subframe
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Radiator Splash Shield Radiator Splash Shield
For additional information, refer to Air Deflector Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.









Torque to: 45 Nm
For additional information, refer to Steering Gear Service and Repair

















Torque to: 5 Nm
2 Lower the vehicle.





NOTE:
Secure with cable ties.
3 Secure the radiator assembly.









Special Service Tool




Engine Lifting Bracket Front, 303-1435

Step 1: 25 Nm

Step 2: 90 degree





CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.
4 Support the engine.
Special Service Tool




Engine support bracket, 303-021

Special Service Tool




Support Beam Arm and Hook Assembly, Engine, 303-662

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
5 Raise and support the vehicle.








Front retaining bolts:
Step 1: 80 Nm

Step 2: 360 degree
Rear retaining bolts:
Step 3: 80 Nm

Step 4: 270 degree





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.









NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the fasteners.

Torque to: 175 Nm





NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Torque to: 175 Nm

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
For additional information, refer to Four-Wheel Alignment Four-Wheel Alignment