Accord V6-3.0L Hybrid (2005)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Rear
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Install the special tool onto the threads of the ball joint (A) by hand until it stops. To prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
2. Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown (A). This will ease installation of the tool and prevent damage to the pressure bolt (B) threads.
3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the special tools as shown. Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust
the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
NOTE: Fasten the safety chain (C) securely to a suspension arm or the subframe (D). Do not fasten it to a brake line or wire harness.
4. After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the head (E) of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown to allow the jaw to pivot.
5. With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the ball joint pin hole. If necessary, apply penetrating type
lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin.
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt.
