Stabilizer Bar Replacement

Special Tools Required 

• V6 attachment arm SIL02C000033 *
• Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256 *
• Engine hanger balance bar VSB02C000019 *
• Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016 *
• Subframe alignment pin 070AG-SJAA10S

  * Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

1. Note these items during replacement
   • Be sure to remove the steering wheel before disconnecting the steering joint Damage to the cable reel can occur
   • Lower the front subframe from the body, and replace the front stabilizer bar through the gap created by lowering the front subframe
2. Disconnect the support struts from both sides of the pivot ball (bolted to the hood) Secure the hood in a vertical position Install the right side pivot ball into the lower threaded hole
   NOTE: Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and hood
   Fig 1: Identifying Support Struts Vertical Positions

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3. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
4. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION )
5. Remove the front strut brace (see FRAME BRACE REPLACEMENT )
6. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
7. Remove the front wheels
8. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar (see COMPLIANCE BUSHING BRACKET REPLACEMENT ).
9. Disconnect both sides of the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle (see step 9 on KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT )
10. Remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL )
11. Remove the steering joint cover (A)
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Joint Cover

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12. Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (A), and remove the lower steering joint bolt (B) Disconnect the steering joint (C) by moving the steering joint toward the column Do not disconnect the steering joint from the column shaft (D)
    NOTE:

    • If the center guide (E) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place
    • If the center guide has moved or been removed, discard it
    Fig 3: Upper Steering Joint Bolt, Lower Steering Joint Bolt, Steering Joint And Column Shaft With Torque Specifications
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13. Remove the connector bracket (A) from the front cylinder head, use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm
    Fig 4: Connector Bracket And Bracket Bolt With Torque Specifications

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14. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and remove the harness clamp (B), then remove the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket from the rear cylinder head, use the bracket bolt hole to attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033)
    Fig 5: Vacuum Hose And Harness Clamp With Torque Specifications

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15. Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) and the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019) Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with a spacer (B) and a 10 x 1 25 mm bolt (C) Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, and install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033), then attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with a 8 x 1 25 mm bolt (E)
    Fig 6: Lifting Engine With Engine Support Hanger (AAR-T1256) And Engine Hanger Balance Bar (VSB02C000019)

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16. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B)
    NOTE: Use new nuts (C) and a front engine mount bolt during reassembly
    Fig 7: Front Engine Mount Stop, Front Engine Mount Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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17. Remove the rear engine mount stop (A)
    NOTE: Use new nuts (B) during reassembly
    Fig 8: Rear Engine Mount Stop, Nuts, Rear Engine Mount Bolt And Rear Engine Mount With Torque Specifications

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18. Remove the rear engine mount bolt (C) from the rear engine mount (D)
    NOTE: Use a new rear engine mount bolt during reassembly
19. Raise the vehicle on the lift
20. Remove the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT )
21. Remove the flange bolts, and remove the front subframe stiffener (A)
    NOTE: Use new flange bolts during reassembly
    Fig 9: Front Subframe Stiffener And Flange Bolts With Torque Specifications

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22. Remove exhaust pipe A
    • Without SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
    • With SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
23. With SH-AWD Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL )
24. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts and the front subframe middle mounts (A)
    NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly
    Fig 10: Front Subframe Middle Mounts And Front Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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25. Remove the nuts (A) securing the lower transmission mount
    Fig 11: Lower Transmission Mount Nuts With Torque Specifications

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26. Attach the front subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to a transmission jack, then raise up the jack to the subframe Hang the belt (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt by inserting the stop (B) and then tighten the wing nut (C)
    Fig 12: Attaching Front Subframe Adapter (VSB02C000016) To Transmission Jack

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27. Remove the stiffener mounting bolt (A) on both sides of the front stiffener (B)
    Fig 13: Identifying Distance Between Bolt Seat And Mounting Surface

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28. Loosen the subframe mounting bolts (C) until there is 30 mm (1 3/16 in) distance between the bolt seat and the mounting surface Do not loosen the mounting bolts more than necessary
29. Remove the stiffener mounting bolt (A) on both sides of the rear stiffener (B)
    Fig 14: Identifying Subframe Mounting Bolts, Stiffener Mounting Bolt And Rear Stiffener

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30. Loosen the subframe mounting bolts (C) until there is 30 mm (1 3/16 in) distance between the bolt seat and the mounting surface Do not loosen the mounting bolts more than necessary
31. Lower the transmission jack slowly with the front subframe adapter until the front subframe has dropped about 30 mm (1 3/16 in)
    NOTE: Do not try to lower the front subframe beyond the loosened subframe mounting bolts clearance
32. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C)
    NOTE: Use new flange bolts during reassembly
    Fig 15: Flange Bolts, Bushing Holders And Bushings With Torque Specifications

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33. Move the stabilizer bar (D) toward the passenger's side, and remove the stabilizer bar
34. Install the stabilizer bar
    NOTE:

    • Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar
    • Note the direction of installation for the bushings
    • Do not set the bushings on the bent or curved part of the stabilizer bar
35. Loosely tighten the new right rear subframe mounting bolt (A) and the new stiffener mounting bolt (B), insert the 15 7 mm side of the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning slot (C) on the rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (D) on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole (E) on the body, then tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt
    Fig 16: Inserting Subframe Alignment Pin Through Positioning Slot On Rear Stiffener

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36. Loosely tighten the new left rear subframe mounting bolt and the new stiffener mounting bolt with the same procedure as the right rear using the subframe alignment pin
37. Loosely tighten the new subframe mounting bolt (A) and the stiffener mounting bolt (B) to both front stiffeners (C)
    Fig 17: Identifying Subframe Mounting Bolt, Stiffener Mounting Bolt And Front Stiffeners

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38. Tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt (A) to the specified torque value
    Fig 18: Subframe Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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39. Tighten the left rear subframe mounting bolt (B) to the specified torque value
40. Tighten the front side subframe mounting bolts (C) to the specified torque value
    NOTE: Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary
41. Tighten the stiffener mounting bolts (D) to the specified torque values
    NOTE: Before tightening the stiffener mounting bolts, check that the positioning holes and slot are aligned using the subframe alignment pin
42. Install all of the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items.
    • Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see COMPLIANCE BUSHING BRACKET REPLACEMENT )
    • If the center guide is in place, use it to determine the steering joint installation angle
    • If the center guide is gone, check the steering joint installation angle (see step 3 on INSTALLATION )
    • Check the steering wheel installation (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION )
    • When connecting the front and rear engine mount, first lightly tighten the mounting bolts, supporting the engine/transmission with a floor jack, then remove the jack, and tighten the bolts to the specified torque values
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and inside of the wheel
43. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then turn the ignition switch to ON (II) and check that the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
44. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT )