Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
6. Install the upper 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 upper arm to the knuckle.
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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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Tighten all mounting hardware 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 pin hole. Do not align the castle
nut by loosening it.
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Install a new clip on the castle nut after torquing.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the drum in brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
Lower Arm A Removal & Installation
Lower Arm A Removal/installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove lower arm A mounting bolt (C).
3. Remove lower arm A mounting nut (D).
NOTE: During installation, install the new mounting bolt.
4. Remove lower arm A from the vehicle.
5. Install lower arm A in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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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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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the drum in the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
Lower Arm B Removal & Installation
Lower Arm B Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and disconnect the stabilizer link (E) from lower arm B.
