Stabilizer Link Removal/Lnstallation - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Stabilizer Link Removal/lnstallation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B)
while holding the respective joint pin {C) wilh a hex
wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).
3 . I n s t a l l t h e s t a b i l i z e r l i n k ( A ) o n t h e s t a b i l i z e r b a r { B )
a n d t r a i l i n g a r m ( C ) w i t h t h e j o i n t p i n s ( D ) s e t a t t h e
center of each moving range,
4. lnstall the self-locking nut and flange nut, and
lightly tighten them.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
Place a jack under the trailing arm at the knuckle
side end. and raise the suspension lo load it with
the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the selflocking nut (A) and flange nut {B)to
the specified torque values while holding the
respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D).
A
1 0 x 1 . 2 5 m m
38 N.m 13.9 kgf.m,28lbf.ftl
7. After 5 minutes of driving, re-tighten the self-
locking nut again to the specified torque.
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