Rear Subframe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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NOTE: FWD shown AWD similar.

Raise the rear subframe and position it to the vehicle.Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift.Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

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NOTE: Rear mounting location shown.

On both sidesAlign index-mark made during removal.

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NOTE: Front mounting location shown.

On both sidesAlign index-mark made during removal.

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NOTE: FWD shown AWD similar.

Install the bolts.

Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
Install the bolt.
Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Attach the hose retainers and the rear axle vent hose.

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On both sides.Install the rear halfshaft. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 .
Install the rear driveshaft. Refer to: Rear Driveshaft .
All vehicles
Connect the electrical connectors and wire retainer.

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Install the fasteners and the underbody shield.
Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

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NOTE: Finger tight only at this stage.

On both sides.Install the new front lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

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NOTE: Finger tight only at this stage.

On both sides.Install the new upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

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On both sides. Install the rear spring. Refer to: Spring .
NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

On both sides.Tighten the front lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, or incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

On both sides.Tighten the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.

Torque: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm)

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On both sides. Install the rear stabilizer bar link. Refer to: Rear Stabilizer Bar Link .
Install the muffler and tail pipe. Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) . Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) .
Install the wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Check and, if necessary, adjust rear toe. Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment .