Ford Fiesta: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Front Subframe. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift
Tie Rod End Remover
Wooden Block

Removal

  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Follow the health and safety precautions.
   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Steering wheel in straight ahead position.
   

1. If equipped.
   Unlock the tabs and remove the steering column shaft coupler protecting cover.
   

1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, remove and recenter the clockspring. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B.

   Remove and discard the steering column shaft coupler bolt and separate the coupler from the steering shaft.
   

1. Remove the wheels and tires.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

   NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

   On both sides.
   Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and position aside the stabilizer bar link.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the ball joint and the wheel knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint seal may result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower arm body opening.

   NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and wheel knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.

   On both sides.
   Remove and discard the ball joint pinch bolt and nut and separate the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.

   NOTICE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.

   On both sides.
   Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
   Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

1. Remove the bolt and position the engine roll restrictor aside.
   

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

   Detach the exhaust hanger isolator.
   

1. Remove the subframe support brace bolts and remove the subframe support braces.
   

1. NOTE: This step is not necessary if the subframe assembly is replaced.

   On both sides.
   Index mark the position of the front subframe for reference during installation.
   

1. Position a powertrain lift under the front subframe.
   Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE  Powertrain Lift.
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

1. 1. Remove the forward front subframe bolts.
      
   2. Remove and discard the rearward front subframe bolts.
      

1. Lower the subframe.
   Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE  Powertrain Lift.
   Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

Installation

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

1. 1. Finger tight at this stage.
      Install the forward front subframe bolts.
      
   2. Finger tight at this stage.
      Install the new rearward front subframe bolts.
      

1. NOTE: If installing the subframe that was previously removed.

   On both sides.
   Align the index marks made during removal.
   

1. NOTE: If installing a new subframe, measure for correct positioning of the subframe to vehicle underbody.

   NOTE: RH and LH dimensions are identical. All measurements on center.

   1. Location 1 —
      Dimension: 10.236  in ( 260  mm)
   2. Location 2 —
      Dimension: 26.220  in ( 666  mm)

1. 1. Tighten the forward front subframe bolts.
      Torque: 44 lb.ft (60 Nm)
   2. Tighten the new rearward front subframe bolts.
      Torque:
        Stage 1:  74 lb.ft (100 Nm)
        Stage 2:  240°

1. Install the subframe support braces and install the subframe support brace bolts.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. NOTE: 1.6L shown, 1.0L Fox similar.

   Attach the exhaust hanger isolator.
   

1. Position the engine roll restrictor and install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
   Torque: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Connect the tie rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the new tie rod end nut.
   Torque: 39 lb.ft (53 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Connect the lower ball joint to the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
   Torque: 38 lb.ft (52 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Position the stabilizer bar links and install the new stabilizer bar link lower nut.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. Install the wheels and tires.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

   Position the steering shaft coupler and install the new steering shaft coupler bolt.
   Torque: 25 lb.ft (34 Nm)

1. If equipped.
   Install the steering shaft coupler protecting cover and lock the tabs.
   

1. Check and if necessary adjust front toe.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).