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Front Subframe Alignment

NOTE: Align the front subframe using a screwdriver or tapered punch as a guide.
  1. Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.
    1. Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B).
    2. Loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (C).
    3. Insert a screwdriver (D) through the right side positioning hole (E) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (F) on the body, then loosely tighten the right subframe mounting bolt.
    4. Insert a screwdriver through the left side positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the left subframe mounting bolt.
    5. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values stating with the right subframe mounting bolt. Use the screwdriver when tightening the right subframe mounting bolts.
    6. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retightening if necessary.
      NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence as shown.
      Fig 1: Identifying Subframe Positioning Holes
      G06953586Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment.
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