Subframe Bolting Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -1- Through -8- & Subframe

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-- Insert the subframe and align according to the markings -A- and -B- made earlier. Tighten bolts -2- and -3- to the specification.

-- Press the subframe at the markings -C- or -D- and tighten the bolts -5- and -8- to the specification.

-- Insert the bolts -1-, -4-, -6- and -7- and tighten to the specification.

-- Tighten the bolts -1- through -8- with an additional turn.

NOTE:

Bonded rubber bushings can only be turned to a limited extent. Only tighten suspension screws when vehicle is in curb weight or control position.

Lifting wheel bearing to curb weight position, refer to WHEEL BEARING WITH COIL SPRING, LIFTING TO CURB WEIGHT POSITION .

-- On vehicles with automatic headlamp range control system, perform a basic setting on the headlamps. .

-- If the vehicle level sensor was removed and installed on a vehicle with electronically controlled damping or if the linkage was loosened, the control position must be reprogrammed. Refer to CONTROL POSITION, PROGRAMMING USING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .

-- If the control position was reprogrammed on vehicles with lane assist, the directional stabilization assistance control module -J759- must be recalibrated. Refer to LANE ASSIST CALIBRATION PROCEDURE .

-- Tighten wheel. Refer to appropriate service information .

-- An axle alignment may be required. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .