Exposing The Sub-Frame

Remove:

• the screw for the cable duct. See Fig 1.
• the screw for the ground lead.

Remove the screw for the front engine pad. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Locating Cable Duct & Ground Lead Bolts

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Fig 2: Removing Front Engine Pad Bolt

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Remove:

• the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame. See Fig 3.
• the screw clip for the steering gear return line
• the fuel line for the engine block heater, if applicable.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Oil Pipe Lines

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Remove the two screws holding the torque rod at the transmission. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Removing Torque Rod Bolts

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Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. See Fig 5. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.

Fig 5: Removing Anti-Roll Bar Links

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