Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Frame Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 28467-A Universal Engine Support Fixture


Removal Procedure





1. Install the J 28467-A to support the engine.




2. Ensure the engine support fixture is stable on the strut towers.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




4. Remove the fasteners retaining the rack and pinion at the left side of the vehicle.
5. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Remove the engine splash shield.
7. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
8. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front (Air Deflector Replacement - Front) in Body Front End.
9. Remove the brackets retaining the power steering lines (1, 2) at the engine frame.
10. Remove the fastener retaining the rack and pinion at the right side of the vehicle.




11. Remove the fastener retaining the left transaxle mount to the engine frame.




12. Remove the fasteners retaining the right transaxle mount to the engine frame.




13. Support the engine frame with suitable jack stands.




14. Remove the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) retaining the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
15. Lower the engine frame (2) from the vehicle.




16. Separate the engine frame insulators from the engine frame:

1. Remove the bolts (2) from the engine frame (1).
2. Remove the lower insulator retainer (3) from the lower insulator (4).
3. Remove the lower insulator (4) from the engine frame (1).
4. Remove the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) from the upper insulator (5).
5. Remove the upper insulator (5) from the engine frame (1).




Installation Procedure





1. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame:

1. Install the upper insulator (5) from the engine frame (1).
2. Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) from the upper insulator (5).
3. Install the lower insulator (4) from the engine frame (1).
4. Install the lower insulator retainer (3) from the lower insulator (4).
5. Install the fasteners (2) from the engine frame (1).





2. Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) to retain the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.

Tighten the fasteners to 191 N.m (141 lb ft).





4. Remove the jack stands supporting the engine frame.




5. Install the nut and the bolt to retain the rear transaxle mount to the bracket.

Tighten the fasteners to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).





6. Install the fastener to retain the front transaxle mount to the engine frame.

Tighten the fastener to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).





7. Install the fastener to retain the rack and pinion at the right side of the vehicle.

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

8. Install the brackets to retain the power steering lines (1 and 2) at the engine frame.
9. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front (Air Deflector Replacement - Front) in Body Front End.
10. Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
11. Install the engine splash shield.
12. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
13. Install the bolts to retain the rack and pinion at the left side of the vehicle.

Tighten the bolts to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).





14. Remove the J 28467-A supporting the engine.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.