Front Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Special Tools Required
Subframe adapter VSB02C00001
Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program 888-424-6857

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the service caps for damper flange nuts, and place the engine support hanger stands (VSB02C000024) over the flange nuts.





4. Install the engine balancer bar (VSB02C000019); attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with the spacer and the 10 mm bolt, and attach the rear arm (B) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 mm bolt.
5. Install the engine support hanger (AAR-T-12566) to the vehicle, and attach the hook to the engine balancer bar slot. Tighten the wing nut (C) by hand, and lift and support the engine.
6. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar on the right and left sides.





7. Remove the splash shield (A).





8. Attach the special tool to the front suspension subframe (A) by hanging the hook of the special tool over the front of the subframe, then tighten the special tool screw.
9. Raise the jack (B) and lineup the slats in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.





10. Remove the four 12 mm flange bolts (A) from the front suspension subframe front brackets (B).
11. Loosen the two 14 mm flange bolts (C) on the front suspension subframe so they are about 14 mm (9/16 inch) from the mounting surface. Do not loosen the 14 mm flange bolts more than necessary.





12. Support the front suspension subframe securely by raising the special tool, then remove the 12 mm flange bolts (A) on the right and left of the vehicle.
13. Remove the two 14 mm special bolts (B) and front suspension subframe rear brackets (C) on the right and left of the vehicle.





14. Lower the jack supporting the front suspension subframe with the special tool slowly until the front suspension subframe has dropped about 14 mm (9/16 inch).





15. Remove the flange bolts (A) and bushing holder (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D) from the front suspension subframe (E).
16. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^ Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
^ Align the paint marks (F) on the stabilizer bar with the sides of the bushings.
^ Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing holders.
^ Raise the front suspension subframe up with the jack and special tool until it contacts the body frame, then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
^ Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links.
^ Do the subframe alignment.
^ Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.