Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Alignment pins, subframe 205-316 (15-097A) | Removal All Vehicles | -
Center the steering wheel and lock in position. | | -
Disconnect the steering column shaft from the flexible coupling. - Rotate the clamp plate to disengage.
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CAUTION:When removing the floor seal do not damage the sealing clips. Remove the floor seal from the bulkhead. - Release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the upper retaining clip.
- Remove the floor seal.
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Remove the radiator splash shield. | | -
Remove the splash shields. | Vehicles with 2.5L engine | -
CAUTION:Over bending of the flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. - Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint assembly.
- Remove the nuts.
- Detach the exhaust hanger insulator.
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Remove the rear support insulator center bolt. | Vehicles with automatic transaxle | -
Detach the rear support insulator. | All Vehicles | -
Detach the stabilizer bar connecting links. | | -
Using a suitable transmission jack support the subframe assembly. | | -
Detach the subframe. - Loosen the front bolts by five turns.
- Remove the rear bolts.
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Lower the subframe to gain access to the stabilizer bar retaining clamp bolts. | | -
Remove the stabilizer bar (two clamp bolts each side). | Installation All Vehicles | -
Install the stabilizer bar (two clamp bolts each side). | | -
Using the special tools, align the subframe. - Install the alignment pins in the subframe alignment holes (one each side).
- Install the locking pins.
- Tighten the alignment pin sleeves.
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Raise the subframe engaging the special tools in the alignment holes. | | -
Install the subframe bolts. | | -
Remove the special tools (reverse the installation procedure). | | -
Install the stabilizer bar connecting links. | Vehicles with automatic transaxle | -
Install the rear support insulator. | Vehicles with manual transaxle | -
Install the rear support insulator center bolt. | Vehicles with 2.5L engine | -
CAUTION:Over bending of the flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure. NOTE:Install new gaskets. Install exhaust flexible pipe. - After, installation, remove the flexible pipe support.
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Install the splash shields. | | -
Install the radiator splash shield. | | -
WARNING:Install a new pinch bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Install the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling with a new bolt. | |