Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
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 of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown to allow the jaw (E) 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.
6. Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end of the ball joint pin, and pull the ball joint out of the ball joint pin hole. Inspect the ball joint
boot, and replace it if damaged.
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL0A102
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Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove and discard the flange bolt (A) and flange nuts (B) from the lower arm (C).
NOTE: During installation, install a new flange bolt and new flange nuts. After lightly tightening all three fasteners, tighten them to the specified
torque beginning with the flange nuts.
3. Disconnect the lower ball joint (D) from the lower arm.
