Front Subframe Alignment

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NOTE: Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.

Align the front subframe (A) in the following sequence.
1. Lift the front subframe up to the body, and loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (B), the front stiffener mounting bolts (C), the new rear stiffener mounting bolts (D) and the stiffeners (E).
2. Loosely install the new subframe middle mounting bolts (F, G) securing the subframe middle mounts (H).
3. Insert the subframe alignment pin (I) through the positioning slot (J) on the right rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (K) on the subframe, and into the positioning hole (L) on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe right rear mounting bolt.
4. Insert the subframe alignment pin through the positioning slot on the left rear stiffener, through the positioning hole on the subframe, and into the positioning hole on the body, then loosely tighten the subframe left rear mounting bolt.
5. Tighten the subframe mounting bolts to the specified torque values starting with the right rear subframe mounting bolt. Use the subframe alignment pin when tightening the rear side subframe mounting bolts.
  NOTE: Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
6. Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.
  
  Fig 1: Front Subframe Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Tighten the bolts securing the subframe middle mounts to the specified torque.
After reinstalling all removed parts, check and adjust the front wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).