Raise the vehicle on the lift.
A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.
Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod.
M/T model
A/T model
Remove the torque rod bracket.
M/T model
A/T model
Install the torque rod bracket.
Install the torque rod (A).
NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the UP'' mark facing up.
M/T model
A/T model
Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F).
Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown.
M/T model
A/T model
A/T model: Install the shift cable cover.
Map Screen
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Subframe Replacement
Front Subframe Torque
NOTE:
After loosening the subframe mounting bolts, be sure to replace them with
new ones.
Loosely install new front subframe mounting bolts, then tighten the b ...
Maintenance
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