Stabilizer Bar Replacement

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2006 Honda Insight, 2005 Honda Insight, 2004 Honda Insight, 2003 Honda Insight, and 2002 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Bolts and nuts with the * mark are special corrosion-resistant Dacro fasteners. Use the same type if replacement is necessary.

Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the splash shields (A) on the right and left side.

Fig 1: Removing Splash Shields And Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the self-locking nuts (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer bar (E) on the right and left side.

Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nuts And Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the flange bolts (A) and bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D).

Fig 3: Removing Flange Bolts, Bushing Holders, Brushings And Stabilizer Bar With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Use new self-locking nuts on reassembly.
- Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
- Align the ends of the paint marks (A) on the stabilizer bar with each end of the bushings (B).
- Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing holders.
- Refer to Stabilizer Link Replacement to connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  
  Fig 4: Aligning Ends Of Paint Marks
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.