RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
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.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
4. Remove the self-locking nut (B), the washer (C), and the flange bolt (D).
NOTE: During installation, install a new self-locking nut and a new flange bolt.
5. Remove lower arm A from the vehicle.
6. Install lower arm A in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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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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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
