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Stabilizer Bar Replacement: Installation

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  1. Move the steering gearbox toward the upper side, and install the stabilizer bar (A) from the driver's side.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the steering gearbox.
    • Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
    • Note the direction of installation for the bushings (B) and the bushing holders (C).
    • Align the stabilizer band or the paint marks (D) on the stabilizer bar with the side of the bushings.
    Fig 1: Aligning Stabilizer Band Or Paint Marks On Stabilizer Bar With Torque Specification
    G06430597Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install and loosely tighten the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and the washer (B) from the rear side of the steering gearbox.
    Fig 2: Tightening Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt
    G06430598Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install and loosely tighten the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and the new gearbox stay mounting bolt (B) to the gearbox stay (C) on the passenger's side.
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt
    G06430599Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install and loosely tighten the new steering gearbox mounting bolt (A) and the new gearbox stay mounting bolt (B) to the gearbox stay (C) on the driver's side.
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolt And Gearbox Stay Mounting Bolt
    G06430600Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Tighten the steering gearbox mounting bolts (A) and the gearbox stay mounting bolts (B) to the specified torque values in the order shown.
    Fig 5: Tightening Steering Gearbox Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G06430601Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the secondary HO2S harness bracket on the steering gearbox (see step 11 under STEERING GEARBOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  7. Connect both sides of the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  8. Connect both sides of the tie-rod end ball joint to the knuckle (see step  9 ).
  9. Connect the steering joint (see step 5 under STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove the steering wheel holder tool.
  11. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), and do these tasks:
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
    • Make sure the horn and turn signal switches work properly.
    • Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.
  12. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  13. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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