I was shown a small deflection in my passenger side rear subframe which may be contributing to an alignment issue when the car was in a lift recently for an unrelated issue.
That right side rear wheel is unable to get into alignment specs by just a little bit. I'm seeing some inside wear on that tire.
My thought process is that the subframe was damaged in an accident a few years ago when I kissed a guardrail, and not replaced at the time the bodywork was done. That may also have bent the upper control arm.
i have the service manual, and it indicates that there are only 6 bolts holding the subframe on. What else would need to come off in order for me to replace my subframe.
The subframe has Spoon sub-frame bolt collars. Will I need to replace the collars and the bolts with the replacement piece? Any special tools required?
Thanks in advance.

 

driveshaft. exhaust. cross brace. you'll need to disconnect the charcoal canister after removing the bracket. e-brake cables, brake lines, Etc etc.

Just take off whatever is in the way. I swapped mine (by myself) without glancing at a manual. No biggie.

 

yeah it isn't bad. Just be sure to disconnect everything with the charcoal canister