Pilot V6-3.5L (2004)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Lower Arm Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the clip (A) from the lower arm ball joint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
3. Remove the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.
NOTE: Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
4. Remove the lower arm.
1. Remove the forward lower arm mounting bolt (A).
2. Remove the rearward lower arm mounting bolt (B).
3. Remove the lower arm (C) from the subframe
5. Install the lower 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 lower arm to the knuckle.
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Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the lower arm to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.
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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 value, 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 clip on the castle nut after torquing.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.