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:
Do not use this troubleshooting procedure if the A/C compressor is
inoperative. Refer to the symptom troubleshooting index - Refer to: Heating
and A/C Systems Symptom Troubleshooting Index (Heating/Air Conditioning), or
Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (Climate Cont
The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
Make sure you and your front seat passenger always
sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can
prevent the airbag from deploying properly and
increases your ris