Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe Front - Removal/Installation
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SUBFRAME FRONT - REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Suspension and subframe fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Turn the wheels to the straight ahead position and remove the key.
3. Remove the two front wheel and tire assemblies. See See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the constant velocity (CV) joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to the vehicle may occur.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for the center U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur.
NOTE: Index-mark the front driveshaft to the center bearing.
4. Remove the front driveshaft, if equipped.
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Remove the 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Discard the bolts and washers.
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To install, tighten to 37 Nm {3.7 kgf-m, 27 ft-lbf}.
5. Remove the 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove the front driveshaft. Discard the universal joint cap strap bolts and cap
straps.
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To install, tighten to 23 Nm {2.3 kgf-m, 17 ft-lbf}.
6. Remove the 4 bolts {2 each side} and the lateral support crossmember.
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To install, tighten to 115 Nm {11.7 kgf-m, 85 ft-lbf}.
7. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe on the 3.0L {4V} engine or the muffler inlet pipe on the 2.3L engine. See - See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Exhaust System/Catalytic Converter/Service and Repair/Catalytic Converter Removal/Installation or See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Muffler And Tailpipe Removal/Installation.