Rear Subframe - RS: Removal
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.
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Torque
:1: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- On both sides. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft .
- On both sides.
Torque
: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
On both sides.
Torque
:1: 94 lb.ft (127 Nm) 2: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.
Torque
: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- Position a transmission jack under the rear subframe. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.
Torque
:1: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- On both sides.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Torque
: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
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NOTE: The max articulation of the flex coupling is 7 degrees. The max articulation of any u-joint is 15 degrees. If the flex coupling or any u-joint of the driveshaft is articulated further then the max allowable degrees damage may occur.NOTE: Make sure that no components catch.
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NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.
- Torque
: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
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NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.
- Torque
: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)