Rear Subframe [Vehicles With: AWF21 6-Speed Automatic Transmission]
Rear 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
Removal
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
CAUTION: Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.
CAUTION: Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV joints.
CAUTION: Angularly Adjusted Roller (AAR) joints, used at the inboard end of some halfshafts have no internal retaining mechanism and can separate.
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove both rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System
3 Tie aside.
NOTE:
Use penetrating oil - spray through the driveshaft bolt holes as shown.
NOTE:
Driveshaft joint is removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Two washers must be installed to the assist in the removal of the driveshaft.
NOTE:
Alternate tightening of the bolts until movement of the driveshaft joint is detected.
NOTE:
Two washers must be installed to the assist in the removal of the driveshaft.
NOTE:
Alternate tightening of the bolts until movement of the driveshaft joint is detected.
NOTE:
Repeat above steps until the driveshaft joint is fully released.
4 Remove the bolts, turn the driveshaft 180 degrees and repeat the above step at the other unthreaded hole.
5 Tie aside.
CAUTION: Discard the nut.
6 Repeat the above step for the other side.
7 Repeat the above step for the other side.
8 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.
9 Repeat the above step for the other side.
10 Repeat the above step for the other side.
11 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
Special Service Tool
Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857
Repeat the above step for the other side.
Special Service Tool
Remover, Half Shaft Inboard Joint, 205-928
Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
12 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Discard the component.
13 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Inspect the seal, replace if damaged
14 Repeat the above step for the other side.
E21 - Transmission jack
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Installation
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
Torque to: 40 Nm
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
M14: 175 Nm
M12: 110 Nm
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
Torque to: 60 Nm
Torque to: 175 Nm
NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.
1 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: "Make sure that a new component is installed. "
2 Repeat the above step for the other side.
3 Repeat the above step for the other side.
CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.
NOTE:
Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly until the oil seal protector has been removed.
Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.
Repeat the above step for the other side.
4 Repeat the above step for the other side.
Torque to: 175 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.
NOTE:
Make sure that these components are installed to the noted removal position.
Torque to: 175 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.
Torque to: 270 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.
Torque to: 9 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.
WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.
CAUTION: Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.
Torque to: 120 Nm
Repeat the above step for the other side.
Torque to: 40 Nm
Torque to: 40 Nm
Torque to: 25 Nm
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System
5 Install the wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Differential Draining and Filling Procedures
6 Carry out a complete vehicle geometry check and adjustment.