MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Arm
Replacement
Special Tools Required
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Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported, then remove the rear wheels.
2. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
3. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
4. Remove the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
5. Remove the upper arm bolt (A). Remove the upper arm (B) from the vehicle.
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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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Tighten 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 lock pin on the castle nut after torquing.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
