RoninRX7

So when i got into my accident on newyears i broke a wheel, and the passenger control arm on the front. I just went to get it alligned today and it turns out the front subframe is bent. How exactly should i go about changing it? Im very mechanically inclined, i would just like some hints if you guys have some. thanks!

aram

iTrader: (1)

Take the old one off and bolt on the new one. Be sure to hold the engine up with a hoist or something before you take it out.

phoenix7

you forgot: he needs to buy one first.

Check the FSM for instructions on the uninstall and re-install. You don't need tips from us, you need the manual.

HAILERS

Like they suggested. You NEED to be able to support the frame with a couple of jack stands and something to hold the engine up off the motor mounts while you disassymble the front frame and put the new one in.

I've done this on a 86na car, but it was mostly intuitive on how to. If the FSM has a procedure, that's fine also.

phoenix7

yeah, sometimes all you need to do it jack the car up, look at it (depending on your skills: 10 minutes to 2 days) and figure out what Step 1 is.

RoninRX7

I have the FSM, i didnt realize it would give me a really indepth on removing the subframe though. I hope it wont take too long, i guess ill learn how to do it when im pulling one off a parts car in the junkyard.

phoenix7

http://www.cochran-racing.com/FSM/s5/13_Suspension.pdf

get to work. Have your GF take pics and make a write up.

RoninRX7

My car is an S5 vert, can i use an S5 GTU front subframe? Thanks for all the help guys!