Removal & Installation (Front Suspension - Mechanical): SUBFRAME: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Install Engine Lift Bracket Set (014-00340) and Engine Support (014-00750) on engine. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Using wire, support power steering gear from tie rod end.
- Remove dual converter "Y" pipe. Remove and discard lower control arm ball joint nuts. Using Tie Rod Remover (3290-D), separate lower control arms from steering knuckles. DO NOT use a hammer to separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Remove steering gear-to-front subframe nuts. Remove screws retaining power steering return hose to subframe and position hose out of way. Disconnect height sensors from lower ball studs.
- Remove nuts from right front and right rear engine mounts. Remove stabilizer bar link from stabilizer bar. Remove left transaxle mount insulator at subframe through bolt.
- Using adjustable jackstands, support subframe where subframe contacts body. Remove and discard subframe-to-body bolts. Lower adjustable jacks and subframe. Lower subframe to floor or bench and transfer components to new subframe.