Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 768

Fig. 25: Removing Trailing Arm Mounting Bolt
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Fig. 26: Removing Lower Arm Mounting Bolt
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STABILIZER BAR

Removal & Installation

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear

wheels.

2. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar (A) on the right and left. See STABILIZER

LINK . See Fig. 27 .

3. Remove the flange bolts and bushing holders (B), then remove the bushing (C) and the stabilizer bar.

4. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note the following items:

z

Make sure the right and left ends of the stabilizer bar are installed on their respective sides of the
vehicle.

z

Align the ends of the paint marks (A) on the stabilizer bar with the bushing (B). See Fig. 28 .

z

See STABILIZER LINK to connect the stabilizer to the links.

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Fig. 27: Disconnecting Stabilizer Links
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Fig. 28: Aligning Ends Of Paint Marks
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STABILIZER LINK

Removal & Installation

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.

2. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pins (C) with a hex

wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E). See Fig. 29 .

NOTE:

The left stabilizer link has a White paint mark (D), while the right stabilizer
link has a Yellow painting mark.

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