Lowering the subframe

[Markus]

The Helm manual says to unbolt the steering rack from the subframe before lowering the subframe. I am only changing the subframe bushings. Do I really need to unbolt the rack from the subframe?

 

[revhardSHO]

I would buzz it off there it will only take another few minutes. 15/16" socket IIRC.

 

[SHOhhhhMan!]

I might be a little late with this, but also remove those 2 plastic pins that secure the heat shield that goes over the rack. Whoever dropped my subframe before me didn't and now the heat shield is all ripped up.

 

[Bizzy]

looen the front bolts a few turns then loosent thhe rears all the way. Put a jack under the oilpan with a block of wood, lower thhe engine and the SF down. No need to loosen the rack at all!!!

bolt the rear up tight, then loosen a few turns, then undo the fronts. Align the subframe when all done and you're good