Front SUBFRAME (G2919865): Removal

CAUTION: The suspension arm nuts and bolts must be tightened with the suspension arms in the normal ride position. Failure to follow this instruction may result in premature failure of the bush.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING .
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Reposition the carpet and noise, vibration and harshness material.
CAUTION: Align the front wheels to the straight ahead position. Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate when steering column is disconnected.

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- Remove and discard the steering column flexible coupling bolt.
- Reposition the steering column
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- Remove the 3 nuts.
- Remove the steering column bulkhead seal.
- Remove the front wheel and tire.
  Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE .
- Repeat this step for the other side.
- Remove the suspension height sensor.
  Refer to: FRONT SUSPENSION HEIGHT SENSOR .
- Repeat this step for the other side.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

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- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 2 fasteners.
- Reposition the front wheel arch liner.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the component.

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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the 2 fasteners.
- Lower the body undershield.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Remove and discard the lower brake caliper carrier bolt.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Remove and discard the lower control arm ball joint nut and bolt.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Loosen, but do not remove the tie-rod end nut.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

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- Use the special tool to release the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
  Special Tool(s): JLR-204-793A
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Remove and discard the nut.
- Reposition the tie-rod end.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut.
- Reposition the stabilizer bar link.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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Disconnect the 2 power steering electrical connectors.

The following step(s) applies to:

Vehicles with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
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Remove the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) NOx sensor module cover.
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Disconnect the SCR NOx sensor module electrical connector.
CAUTION: Do not allow the module to hang unsupported.

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- Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
- Reposition the SCR NOx sensor module.
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- Remove the 2 fasteners.
- Remove the SCR NOx sensor module bracket.
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Disconnect the diesel exhaust fluid injector electrical connector.

The following step(s) applies to:

Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Reposition the wiring harness.
The following step(s) applies to:

Plug in hybrid electric vehicles only
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- Remove the 2 nuts.
- Remove the bolt.
- Reposition the subframe heatshield away from the front High Voltage (HV) cable.
- Release the HV cable bracket from the subframe.
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Reposition the coolant hoses away from the subframe.
The following step(s) applies to:

All vehicles
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- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
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Remove the 2 exhaust bracket bolts.
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Remove the powertrain lower support insulator to engine bolt.
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- Release the 3 wiring harness clips.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the undershield support bracket.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Use a suitable stand to support the subframe.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
- Remove the subframe.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

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- Remove and discard the 4 nuts and 4 bolts.
- Remove the stabilizer bar.
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the heatshield.
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Release the 6 wiring harness clips.
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- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
- Remove the steering gear.
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- Remove the powertrain lower support insulator.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Discard the M14 bolt.
- Remove the lower control arm.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
NOTE: If equipped.

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Remove the noise, vibration and harshness damper.