Honda Accord 2008 Manual page 1348

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6. Raise the stake (A), and remove the spindle nut (B).
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7. Remove the front brake disc (see page 19-22).
8. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
9. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball
joint, and remove the nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin
after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
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10. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the
knuckle using the ball joint remover (see page
18-11).
11. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the knuckle ball
joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, insert the new cotter pin
into the ball joint pin hole from the front to the rear
of the vehicle, and bend its end as shown. Check
the ball joint pin hole direction before connecting
the ball joint.
B
26 x 1.5 mm
329 N·m
(33.5 kgf·m,
242 lbf·ft)
Replace.
A
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12. Disconnect the knuckle ball joint from the lower
arm using the ball joint remover (see page 18-11).
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NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
installing the remover.
• Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry
between the lower arm and the knuckle. You
could damage the ball joint.
B
12 x 1.25 mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
A
Replace.
B A
14 x 1.5 mm Replace.
78 88 N·m −
−
(8.0 9.0 kgf·m,
58 65 lbf·ft) −
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FRONT
FRONT
(cont'd)
18-15