Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Before connecting the lower ball joint to the lower arm, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the lower arm
connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut.
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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. Do not place the jack against the ball joint pin of the knuckle.
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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 ball joint pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening it.
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Install a new cotter pin on the castle nut after torquing.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and on the inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.