MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front
Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
3. Remove 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 sub frame.
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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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque value, 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 lock pin on the castle nut after torquing.
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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.
