Front exhaust pipe, removing and installing: Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

• Install subframe as follows:
• Bring subframe into position for installation.
• Insert subframe bolts.
• Bring steering gear into position on subframe and insert steering gear bolts.

Fig 1: Seating Threaded Sleeve In Subframe Hole

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• Threaded sleeve -1- should be located in hole in subframe.
• Rubber pad on opposite side should be located on projection on subframe.

• Secure steering gear

Refer to 48 STEERING ; Assembly overview: Power steering gear; all-wheel drive vehicles

• Secure subframe with new bolts:

Refer to 40 FRONT SUSPENSION ; Assembly overview: Subframe, stabilizer bar, control arms; Removing and installing subframe

• Press engine/transmission assembly toward bulkhead, the bevel box pin must be guided carefully into the driveshaft flange when doing this.

NOTE:

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Ring In Driveshaft Flange

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• Take care not to damage seals in driveshaft flanges when removing and installing. If a seal is damaged the driveshaft must be replaced.
• Ensure driveshaft is horizontal when pushing onto guide pins.

Fig 3: Removing Pendulum Support At Subframe

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• Bolt pendulum support to subframe (arrows -A-) (20 Nm plus an additional 1/4 turn (90°).
• Use new bolts for securing.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Drive Shaft From Flexible Coupling On Bevel Box

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• Bolt drive shaft to flexible coupling on bevel box (arrows) (60 Nm).
• Aligning exhaust system free of stress. Refer to Exhaust system, aligning free of stress .