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Stabilizer Bar Replacement

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  2. Remove the front wheels.
  3. Remove the seven clips (A) and two flange bolts (B), then remove the splash shield (C).
    Fig 1: Clips, Flange Bolts And Splash Shield With Torque Specifications
    G06232001Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect both stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer bar (E).
    NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut during reassembly.
    Fig 2: Self-Locking Nut, Joint Pin, Hex Wrench, Stabilizer Links And Stabilizer Bar With Torque Specifications
    G06232002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the bolts (A) and bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D).
    Fig 3: Bolt, Bushing Holders, Bushings And Stabilizer Bar With Torque Specifications
    G06232003Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Replace the stabilizer hold bracket (E) if necessary.
  7. Install the stabilizer bar 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 STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and inside of the wheel.
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