Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Subframe V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
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.
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Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
303-021 Engine support bracket
303-1435 Engine Lifting Brackets Rear
502-005 Alignment Bolts, Subframe
General Equipment
Powertrain Jack
Removal
- NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect.
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove both the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire.
4. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield.
5. Refer to: Air Deflector.
6. Refer to: Engine Cover - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol.
7. Secure the radiator assembly.
8. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
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10. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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20. Lower the vehicle.
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22. CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.
Support the engine with the lifting equipment.
Special Tool(s): 303-1435, 303-021
23. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
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28. General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
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30. NOTE:
- Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
- LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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Installation
1. Torque: 55 Nm
2. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Torque: 20 Nm
3. General Equipment: Powertrain Jack
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5. Install the special tool to the front subframe.
Special Tool(s): 502-005
6. Install the special tool to the front subframe.
Special Tool(s): 502-005
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8. Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 502-005
9. Remove the special tool.
Special Tool(s): 502-005
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11. Lower the vehicle.
12. 12.CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.
Remove the special tool supporting the engine.
Special Tool(s): 303-1435, 303-021
13. Torque:
M6 9 Nm
M10 40 Nm
14. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
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17. Torque: 43 Nm
18. Torque: 43 Nm
19. Torque: 5 Nm
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26. Torque: 100 Nm
27. Torque: 45 Nm
28. 28.NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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30. Release the radiator assembly.
31. Refer to: Engine Cover - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol.
32. Refer to: Air Deflector.
33. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield.
34. Install both the front wheels and tires.
35. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect.
36. Refer to: Camber and Caster Adjustment.