Stabilizer Bar Replacement

Stabilizer Bar Replacement

Special Tools Required
^ Front subframe adapter EQS02BMDXSBO *
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566 *
^ Engine hanger balance bar VSBO2C000019 *
^ Engine hanger adapter set VSBO2C000024 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program 1-888-424-6857

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 the damper flange nuts, and place the engine support hanger stands (VSBO2C000024) over the flange nuts.
4. Install the engine balancer bar (VSBO2C000019); 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 front splash shield (A).
8. Line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the jack base with the bolts (B) that came with the jack. Tighten all bolts securely.





9. Raise the jack to vehicle height, then attach the front subframe adapter to the front subframe using the subframe stiffener mounting bolts (C) and bolt holes.
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 in.) 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 transmission jack, then remove the 10 mm flange bolts (A), the nuts (B), and the subframe bolt retainers (C).





13. Remove the two 12 mm flange bolts (D), the 14 mm special bolts (E) and the front suspension subframe rear brackets (F) 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 in.).





15. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (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.
^ Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
^ Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.