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Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Remove the flange nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C). Remove the stabilizer link (D).
    Fig 1: Removing Flange Nuts Holding Respective Joint Pin With Hex Wrench
    G03705437Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and damper (C) with the joint pin (D) set at the center of each moving range.
    Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Link On Stabilizer Bar And Damper
    G03705438Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the flange nuts, and lightly tighten them.
  6. Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
  7. Tighten the flange nuts (A) to the specified torque value while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
    Fig 3: Tightening Flange Nuts
    G03705439Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Reinstall all removed parts and test-drive the vehicle.
  9. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the flange nuts again to the specified torque value.