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Lower Arm B Replacement

  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle; and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
  2. Remove the rear wheel
  3. Remove the lower arm B mounting bolts, then remove lower arm B
    NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly
    Fig 1: Lower Arm B Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05993830Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install lower arm B in the reverse order of removal, and note these items
    • First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values
    • Make sure the clearance between lower arm B and the parking brake cable is more than 5 mm (0 20 in)
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel
  5. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT )