SilverSS07

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I had to replace my oil pan gasket a while back and loosened up the K member to get the pan out. When I bolted it back up I couldn't get it back exactly where it was. I'm going to be doing some front end work soon and want to try and get it right because I'm pretty sure it's still slightly off. I've read about there being dowel pins- where exactly are they? I don't recall seeing them. Any other tips/tricks to getting the K member back where it's supposed to be? Is there anything else I need to loosen up besides the 6 bolts?

SilverSS07

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Ordered the parts today. Any ideas before I tear into it?

JOHNNY59

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there's 2 alignment pins, 1 on each side of the k-member that fit into the 2 corresponding holes on the body. there is 3 bolts on each side to hold the k-member in place.

01WS6/tamu

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No aligning it. As long as the dowels line up it's correct. I've had a few cars that have been severely wrecked through the years where I've had to slot the subframe bolts in order for me to get enough adjustment to do a front end alignment but providing yours is not in that category of wrecked you slide it in and out and no alignment necessary.

SilverSS07

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I know the subframe is good. My buddy was in autobody school when he painted it so he put it on the frame rack and checked it just to do it. I think part of the problem I may have had trying to get it in straight before was because the exhaust was still hooked up. I'm going to disconnect it this time. Just got done with the tie rods and wheel hubs so going to mess with the K member now.

SilverSS07

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All right found the alignment pins. It's a lot easier to see through the wheelwell. They're definitely in now. Hopefully the tire shop can align it better now.