Boxing in the Subframe

[blackcougrr]

Does anyone have a how-to on removing and boxing in the rear subframe. Yes I tried searching and couldnt really find a how-to with any details.

Thanks in advance

[mond12345]

From the FORD CD:

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Detach the stabilizer bar link and bushing.

5. Detach the front arm.

6. Detach the tie-bar.

7. Detach the four exhaust hanger insulators.

lSupport the exhaust system.

8. Using a suitable transmission jack support the crossmember.

9. Detach the crossmember (two bolts each side).

10. Lower the crossmember.

11. Remove the front arm.



Installation

1. Note:
The final tightening of the rear suspension components must be carried out with the vehicle on its wheels.

Install the front arm to the crossmember.

2. Using the special tools, position the crossmember.

1 Install the special tools into the alignment holes (one each side).

2 Slide the locking plates into the locking grooves and tighten the locking sleeve.

3. Secure the crossmember (two bolts each side).

4. Remove the special tools (reverse the installation procedure.

5. Remove the crossmember support.

6. Install the exhaust system.

7. Install the tie-bar.

8. Install the front arm.

9. Install the stabilizer bar link and bushing.

10. Install the wheel.

[blackcougrr]

Thanks a lot. Only question is what are these "special tools" they are talking about?

[mond12345]

They are used to align the sub-frame. When i did mine all i used was a socket that fit in the hole perfectly.

[bensenvill]

if you want some photos, search for my user in vid/pics as the thread creator.

when boxing in the subframe, note the gastank clearance on the drivers side, the bracket on that side needs to be shaved down a bit.

[blackcougrr]

OK thanks. Anyother tips?