Honda HR-V: Front Lower Arm Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
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Fig. 11: Lower Ball Joint Mounting Flange With Torque Specifications
- Remove the flange bolt (A)
- Remove the self-locking nuts (B).
NOTE :
- Use new self-locking nuts and the flange bolt during reassembly.
- Tighten the self-locking nuts and the flange bolt in the sequence
shown.
- Disconnect the lower arm (C) from the lower arm ball joint (D).
4. Lower Arm - Remove
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Fig. 12: Lower Arm Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
NOTE: Use the new lower arm mounting bolts during reassembly.
5. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: First install the bushing part, and lightly tighten it, then raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's
weight before fully tightening it to the specified torque.
6. Wheel Alignment - Check
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Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Front Splash Shield - Remove
4. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect
Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
5. Stabilize
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheels - Remove
3. Steering Column Tilt and Telescopic Position - Set
Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center
telescopic position.
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Stabilizer Link - Remove
Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B) while holding the
respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (
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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information
for the AWD with
intelligent control system.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.
Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?
YES
The failure is
NOTE:
Refer to the DTC code shown on the display, and then inspect the
connectors and terminals based on the
instructions in the table below.
The DTC may be stored due to the grounding failure or the power source
failure at the transmitting
control unit (the grounding inspection and the pow