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Front Subframe Alignment

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NOTE: Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
  1. Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.
    1. Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the stiffeners (B), the new front and rear subframe mounting bolts (C), the front stiffener mounting bolts (D), and the new rear stiffener mounting bolts (E).
    2. Insert the subframe alignment pin (F) through the positioning slot (G) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (H) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (I) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
    3. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
    4. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.
    5. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
      NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
      Fig 1: Front Subframe, Stiffeners, Mounting Bolts, Positioning Slots Positioning Hole And Alignment Pin With Torque Specifications
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  2. After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).