Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 769

3. Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and stabilizer link bracket (C) with the joint pins set

at the center of each moving range. See Fig. 30 .

4. Install the self-locking nut and flange nut, and lightly tighten them.

5. Place a jack under the knuckle, and raise the suspension to load the vehicle weight.

6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to specification while holding the respective joint pins

(C) with a hex wrench. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig. 29 .

7. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to specification.

NOTE:

Use a new self-locking nut on assembly.

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Fig. 29: Removing Self-Locking Nut & Flange Nut Holding Joint Pins
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Fig. 30: Installing Stabilizer Link
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

UPPER ARM

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, and loosen the nut (B). See Fig. 20 .

2. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover.

3. Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (A). See Fig. 31 . DO NOT disconnect the brake line.

4. Remove the wheel sensor harness mounting bracket (B).

5. Remove the flange bolt (A), and remove the upper arm (B) from the vehicle. See Fig. 32 .

6. Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note the following items:

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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.

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Tighten all mounting hardware to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install all the components and lightly tighten bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it
with the vehicle weight before fully tightening bolts and nuts to specification.

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Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the
slot with pin hole. DO NOT align the castle nut by loosening it.

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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc/drum and the inside of the
wheel.

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Set the rear wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT under ADJUSTMENTS &
INSPECTION.

NOTE:

During installation, install the new lock pin after tightening the nut.

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