Removal the front subframe
1. Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.
2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal
3. Loosen the steering gear universal joint bolt
4. Remove the front wheels from the vehicle.
5. Remove the engine protective pan.
6. Remove the front mudguards.
7. Unscrew the lower bolts securing the front bumper to the subframe.
8. Attach the cooling system radiator to the front upper cross member of the body.
9. Unscrew the upper bolts of the subframe struts.
10. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles using a special puller.
Note: If the ball joint is jammed in the steering knuckle, you can use a pry bar (1) inserted under the steering knuckle as shown in the figure to disconnect it.
11. Unscrew the power steering pipeline bolts from the subframe.
12. Unscrew the power unit support bolts from the subframe.
13. Replace the subframe mounting bolts with special threaded rods (Tav. 1747).
14. Lower the subframe by 20 cm.
15. Remove the pressure sensor mount in the diesel particulate filter.
16. Disconnect the particle filter temperature sensor connector.
17. Loosen the bolt (1) of the exhaust pipe mounting sleeve.
18. Loosen the bolts securing the steering gear to the subframe.
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19. Fix the steering gear to the vehicle body.
20. Place the engine and gearbox support (Mot. 1390) under the subframe.
21. Lower the lift and adjust the slats to ensure that the subframe is secured to the support.
22. Lower the subframe on the threaded rods.
23. Tie the subframe to the support for removing/installing the engine with gearbox (Mot. 1390).
24. Raise the vehicle with a lift to separate the subframe from the body.
25. Remove the subframe fasteners.
Installing the front subframe
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- Degrease the contact surfaces of the subframe and body using a suitable cleaning agent.
Caution: To avoid overheating of surrounding components, be careful not to damage the heat shield. If the heat shield is damaged, it must be replaced with a new one.
- Check and adjust wheel alignment angles.