Subframe Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
1151414.png Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
1. Front Subframe - Remove

NOTE: After removing the front subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.


2. Rear Subframe - Remove

NOTE: After removing the rear subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.


1. Front Subframe - Tightening Torque

NOTE:
Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
Align the front subframe in the following sequence.
1.
Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.
?1.
Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B, C).
?2.
Insert the subframe alignment pin (D) through the positioning hole (E) on the right rear subframe, and into the positioning hole (F) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
?3.
Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
?4.
Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.
?5.
Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
2.
After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment.

2. Rear Subframe - Tightening Torque

NOTE: When installing, align both positioning holes on the rear subframe with the positioning holes on the body using the subframe alignment pin as a guide. First align the right positioning hole, and next align the left positioning hole.
1.
Install the rear subframe (A).
2.
After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the rear wheel alignment.