Subframe Tightening Torque: Installation

NOTE: How to read the torque specifications

1. Front Subframe - Tightening Torque

   NOTE: 

   • Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
   • Align the front subframe in the following sequence.

   1. Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.

   -1. Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B, C).

   -2. Insert the subframe alignment pin (D) through the positioning hole (E) on the right rear subframe, and into the positioning hole (F) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.

   -3. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning hole on the left rear subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.

   -4. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.

   -5. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

   Fig 1: Front Subframe Components With Tightening Sequence And Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   2. After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment .

2. Rear Subframe - Tightening Torque

   NOTE:  When installing, align both positioning holes on the rear subframe with the positioning holes on the body using the subframe alignment pin as a guide. First align the right positioning hole, and next align the left positioning hole.

   1. Install the rear subframe (A).

   Fig 2: Rear Subframe Components With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

   2. After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the rear wheel alignment .