Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement

Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement

Special Tools Required

- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
- Subframe Alignment Pin 070AG-SJAA10S
*: Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE: When you replace the stabilizer bar, lower the front subframe from the body, and replace the stabilizer bar through the gap created by lowering the front subframe.

1. Pry the passenger's side hood support strut clip, and release the passenger's side hood support strut from the pivot bolt Service and Repair.

2. Remove the driver's side hood support rod bracket (A), then use it as shown to prop the hood in the wide-open position.

NOTE:

- Turn the hood support strut bracket inside out.
- Do not attempt to close the hood with the support strut in the vertical position, as it will damage the support strut and the rod.





3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.

4. Remove the engine cover.

5. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

6. Remove the strut brace Frame Brace Replacement.

7. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

8. Remove the front wheels.

9. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation.

10. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B).

NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.





11. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover Ball Joint Removal.

12. Remove the steering joint cover (A).






13. Loosen the upper steering joint bolt (A), and remove the lower steering joint bolt (B). Disconnect the steering joint (C) by sliding the steering joint into the column shaft (D). Tighten the upper steering joint bolt to hold the column shaft.

NOTE:

- If the center guide (E) is in place and has not moved, leave it in place.
- If the center guide has moved or been removed, discard it.





14. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).






15. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch connector (A).






16. Remove the pump outlet hose clamp bolt (A).






17. Remove the connector bracket (A) from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.






18. Remove the harness clamp bracket (A) from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm.






19. Install the engine hanger balance bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and a 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Remove the rear arm from the engine hanger balance bar, then install the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033). Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm to the rear cylinder head with a spacer (D) and a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).

NOTE:

- Be careful when working around the windshield.
- Be careful not to damage the hood opener cable when installing the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) at the front bulkhead.
- AAR-T1256 two sets required for stacking additional cross section bar.





20. Install the engine support hanger onto the vehicle, and attach the hook to the engine balancer bar slot. Tighten the wing nut (F) by hand, and lift and support the engine.

21. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B).

NOTE: Use new nuts (C) and a front engine mount bolt during reassembly.






22. Remove the rear engine mount stop (A).

NOTE: Use new nuts (B) during reassembly.





23. Remove the rear engine mount bolt (C) from the rear engine mount (D).

NOTE: Use a new rear engine mount bolt during reassembly.

24. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

25. Remove the engine undercover Engine Undercover Replacement.

26. Disconnect the front engine mount actuator connector (A).






27. Disconnect the rear engine mount actuator connector (A) from the steering gearbox.





28. Remove exhaust pipe A:

- 2WD Service and Repair
- 4WD Service and Repair

29. 4WD: Remove the propeller shaft .

30. Remove the front subframe mounting bolts, and the front subframe middle mounts (A).

NOTE: Use new mounting bolts during reassembly.






31. Remove the nuts (A) securing the lower transmission mount (B).






32. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to a transmission jack, then raise up the jack to the front subframe. Loop the belt (A) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt by inserting the stop (B) and then tighten the wing nut (C).






33. Remove the stiffener mounting bolt (A) on both sides of the front stiffener (B).





34. Loosen the subframe mounting bolts (C) to obtain a 10 mm (0.39 in) distance between the bolt seat and the mounting surface. Do not loosen the mounting bolts more than necessary.

35. Remove the stiffener mounting bolt (A) on both sides of the rear stiffener (B).





36. Loosen the subframe mounting bolts (C) to obtain a 30 mm (1.18 in) distance between the bolt seat and the mounting surface. Do not loosen the mounting bolts more than necessary.

37. Lower the transmission jack slowly with the subframe adapter until the front subframe has dropped about 30 mm (1.18 in).

NOTE: Do not lower the front subframe beyond the loosened subframe mounting bolts clearance.

38. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C).





39. Move the stabilizer bar (D) toward the passenger's side, and remove the stabilizer bar.

40. Install the stabilizer bar.

NOTE:

- Note the direction of installation for the bushings.
- Do not set the bushings on the bent or curved part of the stabilizer bar.

41. Loosely tighten the new right rear subframe mounting bolt (A) and the new stiffener mounting bolt (B); insert the subframe alignment pin (070AG-SJAA10S) through the positioning slot (C) on the rear stiffener, through the positioning hole (D) on the front subframe, and into the positioning hole (E) on the body, then tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt.





42. Loosely tighten the new left rear subframe mounting bolt and the new stiffener mounting bolt with the same procedure as the right rear using the subframe alignment pin.

43. Loosely tighten the new subframe mounting bolt (A) and the stiffener mounting bolt (B) to both front stiffeners (C).






44. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the right rear subframe mounting bolt (A) to the specified torque.





45. Using the subframe alignment pin, tighten the left rear subframe mounting bolt (B) to the specified torque.

46. Tighten the front side subframe mounting bolts (C) to the specified torque.

NOTE: Check all of the subframe mounting bolts, and retighten if necessary.

47. Tighten the stiffener mounting bolts (D) to the specified torque.

NOTE: Before tightening the stiffener mounting bolts, check that the positioning holes and slot are aligned using the subframe alignment pin.

48. Install all of the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation.
- If the center guide is in place, use it to determine the steering joint installation angle.
- If the center guide is gone, check the steering joint installation angle.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

49. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

50. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.