Rear Subframe: 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.

On both sides. Remove the springs. Refer to: SPRING .
On both sides. Remove the rear lower arm. Refer to: REAR LOWER ARM .
Remove the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to: REAR STABILIZER BAR .
On both sides. Remove the bolts and support brace. Discard the bolts.

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On both sides. Remove and discard the bolts.

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Detach the exhaust hanger isolators.

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Position a transmission jack under the rear subframe. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.

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Lower the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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