Procedures

Suspension Subframe

Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

1. Raise vehicle on a four-post lift.





2. Remove both rear struts (convertible vehicles only).
- Remove ratchet straps securing drain tube.
- Remove four bolts.
- Remove struts.





3. Remove bolts shown, from suspension subframe.
- Remove bolts.
- Remove nuts and bolts.
- Remove nuts and bolts.

CAUTION: Position a piece of wood between the jack and the differential drive coupling.





4. Position a jack under the differential drive coupling and support the weight of axle assembly.





5. Remove both mounting brackets from the suspension subframe.
- Remove bush center bolt from bracket.
- Remove bolts securing bracket to body.
- Remove bracket.
- Repeat procedure to remove opposite-side bracket.

6. To allow for access, lower jack approximately 25 mm.





7. Remove and retain spacer from top of each bush.





8. Remove bolts securing link assemblies to suspension subframe.
- Remove bolt.
- Make sure spacer remains captive in bracket.
- Repeat procedure to remove bolt from opposite-side of subframe.





9. With assistance remove suspension subframe from the vehicle.
- Using hand pressure, support weight of subframe.
- Remove bolts.
- Remove subframe.

10. Clean relevant components and mating faces.

Installation

CAUTION: Make sure the fuel pump electrical lead does not become trapped when fitting the suspension subframe.





1. With assistance fit suspension subframe to vehicle.
- Position subframe to vehicle.
- Fit bolts shown, DO NOT tighten at this stage.





2. Fit bolts securing link assemblies to suspension subframe.
- Make sure spacer is in position.
- Fit bolt, DO NOT tighten at this stage.
- Repeat procedure to fit bolt to opposite-side of subframe.





3. Fit bolts shown, to suspension subframe.
- Fit bolts, DO NOT tighten at this stage.
- Fit nuts and bolts, DO NOT tighten at this stage.
- Fit nuts and bolts, DO NOT tighten at this stage.





4. Tighten subframe bolts shown.





5. Tighten subframe bolts shown.
- Repeat procedure to tighten bolt on opposite-side of subframe.





6. Tighten subframe nuts and bolts shown.
- Tighten nuts.
- Tighten nuts.





7. Tighten subframe bolts shown.





8. Position spacer into the recess of each subframe bush.





9. Locate subframe bushes onto the tapered body locations. Raise
jack.





10. Fit suspension subframe mounting-brackets.
- Position bracket to subframe.
- Fit bush center bolt, DO NOT tighten bolt at this stage.
- Fit bolts securing bracket to body, DO NOT tighten bolts at this stage.
- Repeat procedure on opposite-side mounting bracket.





11. Tighten bolts securing mounting brackets to body.
- Repeat procedure on opposite-side mounting bracket.





12. Tighten mounting-bracket, bush center-bolts.
- Repeat procedure on opposite-side mounting bracket.





13. Fit rear struts (convertible vehicles only).
- Align struts and fit and tighten bolts.
- Secure drain tube to struts with tie straps.

14. Lower and remove jack.

15. Lower four-post lift.