Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

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 shield (see step 3 ).
Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).

Fig 1: Removing Self-Locking Nut And Flange Nut
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Install the stabilizer link (A) onto the stabilizer bar (B) and damper (C) unit with each joint pins (D) set at the center of its range of movement.

Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Link Onto Stabilizer Bar And Damper
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the new self-locking nut and flange nut, and lightly tighten them.
Place the jack with a wood block under the lower arm ball joint, and raise the suspension to load the stabilizer bar.
Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to the specified torque value while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).

Fig 3: Tightening Self-Locking Nut And Flange Nut With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall all removed parts and test-drive the vehicle.
After 5 minutes of driving, recheck the self-locking nut torque value again.