Well I got my engine replaced about 6 months ago, and found that part of my front subframe is rotted through!

So I want to know how to remove the front subframe? is it simple (I know a bit about cars)
Im hoping I dont need to REMOVE the engine, but Can I just get an engine hoist and support it in place, while I take off the subframe? What exactly is it connected to?
thanks for anyinfo anyone can give to me!

thanks!-
Need more specifics, someone dumb it down

This post has been edited by mgnt232: May 7, 2010 - 3:23 PM

aslong as you have the engine supported you should be fine. I would probably get someone to help out, those things arnt light.

engine hoist would be "ok" but you should really use a brace such as this.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=96524

you'll have to remove the front & rear engine mounts as well as dismount the power steering rack.
you'll have to disconnect the ball joint @ the steering knuckle and then remove the control arms from the k-frame (subframe)

the front and rear mount just stop the motor from rotating.
you dont need to support the motor, the 2 side mounts do that job.
the brace dan suggested above would be pretty much usless, as its designed to support the engine while you remove one of the side mounts.

BUMPING my thread. Got to replace it this month and need more specific instructions on removing and replacing my k-frame

pretty sure you gotta take the ball joints out, unbolt the rack n pinion, unbolt it from the frame of the car itself, and what ever else is connected to it.

I know pressure said the side mounts are enough to support the engine, but I just want to make sure lol, cant have it falling on me . It seems pretty basic, just unbolt stuff, nothing requiring special tools or anything right?
getting ready want to start tomorrow!

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i routinely lay under a 3sgte + E153 supported just by the 2 side mounts.
no real "special" tools required.
good luck.