Removal And Installation: SUBFRAME: Installing

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-- Raise subframe assembly with transmission jack.

-- Align ball joints with wheel bearing housings on both sides so that ball joint pins can be connected to housings.

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WARNING:

Do not damage ball joint boots when inserting ball joint pins into wheel bearing housings.

-- Install new clamping bolts on both sides.

-- Install new mounting bolts and washers for subframe assembly (do not tighten yet).

-- Raise subframe assembly farther until two nuts can be installed for fastening transmission mounts.

NOTE:

Locating tabs of base plates must engage in recess on subframe assembly.

-- Install new mounting bolts and washers for subframe assembly at front (ribs on washers point toward subframe).

-- Loosen strap from subframe assembly.

-- Lower transmission jack.

-- Tighten subframe assembly, bushing for transmission mount and clamping bolts for ball joint to specified torque.

-- Connect electrical wire tube to subframe assembly.

-- Install sound insulation (undertray).

-- Mount wheels.

-- Remove engine support bridge.