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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Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
Models with smart entry system
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
If the beeper sounds, the indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button fla
Test
1. Front Door Panel - Remove
2. Power Mirror Actuator - Test
Without side turn signal light
With side turn signal light
Disconnect the connector
(A).
Actuator Test
Check the actuator operation by connecting 12 volt battery power and
ground according to the table.3. If the mirror fail