Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Special Tools Required
- Hood Prop Bar 07AAZ-SZNA100
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
- Engine Hanger Adapter Set VSB02C000031
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*Available through the Acura 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. Remove the passenger's side front fender trim .
2. Pry the hood support strut clip, and release the hood support strut, then move the hood to a vertical position and install the hood prop bar as shown.
3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. Remove the bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.
6. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.
7. Remove the front wheels.
8. Pull back the carpet (A), then remove the steering joint cover (B).
9. Loosen the steering joint upper bolt (A) and the steering joint lower bolt (B).
10. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a commercially available steering wheel holder tool (A).
11. Remove the steering joint lower bolt (A). Disconnect the steering joint (B) by sliding the steering joint into the column shaft (C). Tighten the steering joint upper bolt (D) to hold the steering joint in place.
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.
12. 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 new nut, and bend its end as shown.
13. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover Ball Joint Removal.
14. Disconnect both sides of the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation.
15. Remove the power steering pump outlet hose mounting bolt (A).
16. Remove the connector bracket (A) from the front cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar front arm.
17. Remove the engine mount control solenoid valve bracket (A) from the rear cylinder head; use the bracket bolt hole to attach the engine hanger balance bar rear arm.
18. Remove the service caps (A) for the front damper flange nuts from the cowl cover (B). Position the engine hanger adapter set (VSB02C000031) with the "FRONT" mark facing forward over the damper flange nuts.
19. Support the engine with the engine support hanger, and the engine hanger balance bar.
20. Disconnect the front engine mount control solenoid valve tube (A), and remove the front engine mount stop (B), then remove the front engine mount bolt (C).
NOTE: Use new nuts (D) and a front engine mount bolt during reassembly.
21. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
22. Remove the engine undercover Engine Undercover Replacement.
23. Remove the front splash shield Front Splash Shield Replacement.
24. Remove the front subframe stiffener plate (A).
NOTE: Use new flange bolts during reassembly.
25. Remove exhaust pipe A Service and Repair.
26. Remove the power steering line bracket (A), then remove the rear engine mount base mounting bolts (B).
NOTE: Use new mounting bolts for the bolt of the front side during reassembly.
27. Remove the ground cable bolt (A), and remove the lower transmission mount mounting bolts (B).
28. Attach the subframe adapter (VSB02C000016) to a transmission jack, then raise up the jack to the subframe (A). Loop the belt (B) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt by inserting the stop (C) and then tightening the wing nut (D).
29. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the jack base, then securely attach them with four bolts.
30. Remove the stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both sides of the front stiffener (B).
31. 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.
32. Remove the stiffener mounting bolts (A) on both sides of the rear stiffener (B).
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C).
NOTE: During installation, align the paint marks (D) on the stabilizer bar (E) with the side of the bushings.
36. Move the stabilizer bar toward the passenger's side, and remove the stabilizer bar.
37. Install the stabilizer bar.
NOTE: Note the direction of installation for the bushings.
38. Raise the front subframe up to the body, loosely install the new subframe mounting bolts (A) and the front stiffener mounting bolts (B), and the new rear stiffener mounting bolts (C).
39. Align the front subframe with the subframe alignment pin.
40. 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.
41. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
42. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.