Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
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 hole in the stud. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening it.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc or drum and inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjusting it if necessary.
Lower Arm
Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the lower arm mounting nut (A) and mounting bolt (B) from the knuckle side.
4. Remove the flange bolt (C), and remove the lower arm (D).
5. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Use a new lower arm mounting nut on reassembly. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Before installing the wheel, clean
the mating surface on the brake disc or drum and inside of the wheel. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
Control Arm
Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the control arm mounting nut (A) and washer (B) from the knuckle side.
4. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (C) and adjusting cam (D), then remove the self-locking nut (E), and adjusting cam, and adjusting
bolt. Discard the self-locking nut and control arm mounting nut.
5. Remove the control arm (F).
6. Install the control arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and adjusting cam with the marked positions when tightening.
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Use a new self-locking nut and control arm mounting nut on reassembly.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface on the brake disc or drum and inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.