Subframe Bushings - Front: Installation

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Front bushings

NOTE: The bushings must be installed with the correct orientation or increased noise and vibration may occur.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools For Front Subframe

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assemble the special tools to the front subframe with the new front bushings. The upper and lower bushings are installed at the same time.
Align the front subframe bushings to the front subframe.
1. Align the left upper and left lower subframe bushings.
2. Align the right upper and right lower subframe bushings.
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Front Subframe Bushings To Front Subframe
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Press the new front bushings into the front subframe.

Rear bushings

NOTE: The bushings must be installed with the correct orientation or increased noise and vibration may result.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools For Front Subframe

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Assemble the special tools to the front subframe with the new rear bushings. The upper and lower bushings are installed at the same time.
Align the rear bushings to the front subframe.
1. Align the upper rear bushings to the mark on the subframe.
2. Align the left rear lower bushing.
3. Align the right rear lower bushing.
  
  Fig 4: Aligning Rear Bushings To Front Subframe
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 nuts and crossmember to the front subframe.
- To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Press the new rear bushings into the front subframe.

All bushings

Install the front subframe. For additional information, refer to SUBFRAME - FRONT .