Front Subframe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Partially raise the subframe and position it to the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Position the EPAS gear harness, clip the harness retainers and connect the electrical connectors.

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If equipped. Position the EPAS gear heat shield, install the heat shield retainers and the ground strap.
Torque

: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
1. Raise the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
2. Install the forward subframe bolts.
3. Install the new rearward subframe bolts.
4. Install the bracket to front subframe bolts.
5. Install the bracket bolts.
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NOTE: While tightening the subframe bolts, make sure the front subframe does not move.

On both sides. Use the special tool to align the subframe to the vehicle. Use Special Service Tool: 502-002 (T94P-2100-AH) Alignment Pins, Subframe.

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1. Tighten the forward subframe bolts. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
  Torque
  
  : 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
2. Tighten the new rearward subframe bolts.
  Torque
  
  :Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm) Stage 2: 180°
3. Tighten the bracket to front subframe bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 46 lb.ft (62 Nm)
4. Tighten the bracket bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Clip the EPAS gear wire harness retainers.

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Install the roll restrictor bolt.
Torque

: 92 lb.ft (125 Nm)

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Install the exhaust support bracket bolts.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove support from the flex pipe.

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On both sides. Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque

: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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NOTE: Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.

On both sides. Connect the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the new tie rod end nut.

Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

On both sides. Position the stabilizer bar links and install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.

Torque

: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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Install the front air deflectors and retainers.

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Vehicles with load path bars
On both sides. Install the load path bar retainers.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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All vehicles
If equipped. Position the underbody shield and install the retainers.

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Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Position the steering shaft coupler and install the new steering shaft coupler bolt.
Torque

: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .