Subframe - front (page 6 of 6)

50. Remove 2 nuts and bolts and ’U’ bolt securing steering rack to subframe.
51. Remove steering rack, collect ’U’ bolt and clamp.

52. Remove nut and bolt securing LH front subframe mounting and collect mounting.
53. Remove nut and bolt securing LH rear subframe mounting and collect mounting.
54. Repeat process for RH subframe mountings.
55. Remove 3 nuts and bolts securing splash guard to subframe and remove splash guard.

Refit

1. Position splash guard, fit nuts and bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.
2. Position LH rear subframe mounting fit nut and bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
3. Position LH front subframe mounting, fit nut and bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
4. Repeat above for RH mountings.
5. Position steering rack to subframe fit ’U’ bolt. Clamp and tighten nuts and bolts to 22 Nm.
6. Position lower arm in subframe, fit bolts and tighten to 85 Nm.
7. Fit grommet to subframe.
8. Fit top arm pivot shaft thrust washers and seals.
9. Position top arm and knuckle joint ball pin in subframe, and fit pivot shaft.
10. Fit retaining plate to pivot shaft and tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
11. Fit nuts securing pivot shaft and tighten to 74 Nm.
12. Position LH hydragas unit in subframe and fit retaining plate and ABS sensor lead bracket.
13. Fit retaining plate bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
14. Repeat suspension build process for other side.
15. Fit LH crash can, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
16. Clean hub assembly and suspension arms.
17. Position hub assembly to suspension arms and engage ball joints.
18. Using a new lock washer, fit nut to top ball joint and tighten to 54 Nm and secure lock washer.
19. Ensure bottom ball joint pin is fully engaged in hub.
20. Fit nut and bolt securing bottom ball joint and tighten to 45 Nm.
21. Repeat above for other side.
22. Connect track rod ends to hubs, fit nuts and tighten to 30 Nm.
23. Position anti-roll bar, fit clamps and bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
24. Align anti-roll bar links to anti-roll bar fit nuts and bolts and tighten to 35 Nm.