Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Subframe - Front (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the screw and 2 pushpins from the RH front lower air deflector.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels.
3. Remove the engine exhaust Y-pipe.
4. Remove the lower roll restrictor-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
5. Remove the lower ball joint nuts and separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
6. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket-to-front subframe bolts.
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To install, tighten the new bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
7. Remove the 3 power steering line routing bolts.
8. Remove the power steering gear-to-front subframe bolts and nuts.
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To install, tighten to 117 Nm (86 lb-ft).
9. Support the power steering gear and stabilizer bar to the underbody of the vehicle with mechanic's wire.
10. Remove the 3 RH fender insert-to-front subframe pin-type retainers.
11. Position a lifting table under the front subframe.
12. Remove the 4 front subframe rear bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
13. Remove the 4 front subframe bolts.
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To install, tighten the front subframe front bolts to 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten the front subframe rear bolts to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
14. Remove the front subframe.
15. Transfer components as necessary.
16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
17. Check the front end alignment and adjust as necessary.
