RL V6-3.5L (2007)
Subframe: Service and Repair
Subframe Replacement
Special Tools Required
Frame positioning guide pin 070AG-SJAA10S
Front Subframe Torque
After removing the subframe mounting bolts and front suspension subframe rear bracket mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with new ones.
Front Subframe Alignment
NOTE: Using the special tool, make the front suspension subframe alignment as the following sequence.
1. Make the front suspension subframe (A) alignment.
1. Lift the front suspension subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts and the brackets (B).
2. Insert the alignment pin (C) into the alignment hole in the right rear of the subframe, and then align the subframe with the body.
3. Loosely tighten the subframe mounting bolt (D) at the right rear.
4. Insert the alignment pin into the alignment hole in the left rear of the subframe, and then align the subframe with the body.
5. Loosely tighten the subframe mounting bolt (E) at the left rear.
6. Loosely tighten both front subframe mounting bolts (F).
7. Insert the alignment pin into the alignment hole in the right rear of the subframe.
8. Loosen the subframe mounting bolt at the right rear, and fit the lower insulator (G), in the subframe, and then tighten the mounting bolt to the
specified torque values.
