Upper Arm Replacement - Honda Accord 2008 Manual

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Upper Arm Replacement

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-9).
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the rear damper/spring (see page 18-49).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts
(A), then remove the caliper assembly (B) from the
knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper
assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire
to hang the caliper assembly from the
undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose
excessively.
NOTE: Make sure the washers position on
reassembly, if they are removed (see step 5 on
page 18-39).
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B
5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball
joint, then remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as
shown after tightening the new nut.
B
14 x 1.5 mm
69 78 N·m −
−
(7.0 8.0 kgf·m,
−
51 58 lbf·ft)
Replace.
6. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the
knuckle using the ball joint remover (see page
18-11).
NOTE:
A
12 x 1.25 mm
• Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
108 N·m
installing the remover.
(11.0 kgf·m,
• During installation, to connect the ball joint,
79.6 lbf·ft)
position a floor jack under connecting point of
the knuckle and lower arm A, and raise the
suspension with the jack.
A
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A
(cont'd)
18-43
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