Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front SubframeV8 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.
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 and Installation

Special Tool(s)

303-021 Engine support bracket

303-1435 Engine Lifting Bracket Front

303-662 Support Beam Arm and Hook Assembly, Engine

General Equipment

Powertrain Jack

Removal

- NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect.

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

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield.
4. Refer to: Air Deflector.
5. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle.

6. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

7. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

9. Torque: 45 Nm
10. Refer to: Steering Gear.
11.

12.

13.
14. Torque: 5 Nm

15. Lower the vehicle.

16.

17. NOTE: Secure with cable ties.

Secure the radiator assembly.

18.
19. Special Tool(s): 303-1435
Torque:
Stage 1: 25 Nm
Stage 2: 90°

20. CAUTION: Make sure to protect the paintwork.

Support the engine.

Special Tool(s): 303-021, 303-662

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

Raise and support the vehicle.

22.
- General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

23. Torque:
Front retaining bolts
Stage 1: 80 Nm
Stage 2: 360°

Rear retaining bolts
Stage 1: 80 Nm
Stage 2: 270°

24. NOTE:
- LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
- Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

25. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

26.
27. NOTE:
- LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
- Note the fitted position of the fasteners.

Torque: 175 Nm

28. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Torque: 175 Nm

Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Refer to: Four-Wheel Alignment.