RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Arm Removal/Installation
Upper Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SLOA102
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
4. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint (B), and loosen the nut (C).
NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin after tightening the new castle nut.
5. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover.
6. Remove the flange bolt (A), then remove the upper arm (B) from the vehicle.
NOTE: During installation, install a new flange bolt.
