Service Procedure
SUBFRAME BUSHING, KNOCKING NOISEKnocking noise from subframe bushing
1
REMOVING THE SPLASH GUARD
Raise the car.
Remove
- the screws (2)
- the splash guard (1) under the engine.
2
REMOVING NUTS AND SCREWS
Install a jack under the sub-frame and one jack under the transmission/engine as a support.
Remove
- the four nuts (1)
- a screw (2) for the steering gear.
3
REMOVING THE SUB-FRAME
Remove
- the screws holding the sub-frame brackets to the bodywork on both sides
- the 2 rear screws for the sub-frame.
Carefully lower the subframe no more than 50 mm (2 ") using the jack.
4
INSTALLING O-RINGS
Install the O rings (1) around the bushings on both the left and the right side. Ensure that the 0-rings are positioned firmly against the sub-frame.
5
INSTALLING THE SUB-FRAME
Lift the sub-frame using the jack.
Install the 2 screws in the sub-frame together with the sub-frame brackets.
Install the screws for the bracket.
Tighten
- the screw on the left-hand side of the sub-frame. Tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft). Angle-tighten to 120°
- the screw on the right-hand side. Tighten to the same values
- the screws for the bracket on both sides. Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).
6
INSTALLING NUTS AND SCREWS
Install
- the 4 nuts (1) for the steering gear. Tighten to 50 Nm(37 lb ft)
- the screw (2) for the steering gear. Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft)
Remove the jacks.
7
INSTALLING THE SPLASH GUARD
Install
- the splash guard (1) under the engine
- the screws (2).