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Stabilizer Bar Replacement

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  2. Remove the front wheels.
  3. Disconnect both stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar (see STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the front subframe from the body (see REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D) from the front subframe (E).
    Fig 1: Flange Bolts, Bushing Holders, Bushings And Stabilizer Bar With Torque Specification
    G05455902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
    • Align the paint marks (F) on the stabilizer bar with the sides of the bushings.
    • Note the fore/aft direction of the bushing.
    • Refer to the stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    • Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).