RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Removal/Installation
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holder (B).
4. Remove the flange bolt and flange nuts from the lower arm (A).
NOTE: During installation, loosely install the new flange bolt and new flange nuts. Then tighten them in the following order; the nut on the front
(B), the nut on the rear (C), then the bolt (D).
5. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm.
6. Remove the lower arm mounting bolt (A).
NOTE: During installation, install a new mounting bolt.
7. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (B), then remove the lower arm (C) from the front suspension subframe.