Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE: During installation, install the new lock pin after tightening the new castle nut.
3. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
NOTE: Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
4. Remove the lower arm.
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1 Remove the forward lower arm mounting bolt (A).
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2 Remove the rearward lower arm mounting bolt (B).
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3 Remove the lower arm (C) from the front suspension subframe.
NOTE: During installation, install the new mounting bolt.
5. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the lower arm to the knuckle.
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Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle
connecting hole, the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.
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Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening it.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
