Acura RL. Manual - part 498

Fig. 17: Identifying Rod, Holes And Upper Arm With Torque Specifications
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7. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



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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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.

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Before connecting the ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of
the ball joint pin, the knuckle connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the
castle nut.



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.



Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.



Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

Ball joint remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SLOA102

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the front wheels taking care not to scratch the caliper.

3. Remove the holder (A) from the knuckle (B).

NOTE:

Use a new flange bolt and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.

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Fig. 18: Identifying Holder And Knuckle With Torque Specifications
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4. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower ball joint castle nut (B), then remove the nut.

5. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the holder using the ball joint remover (see BALL JOINT

NOTE:



To avoid damaging the ball joint, install a hex nut on the threads of
the ball joint.



Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the
remover.



Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower
arm and knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.



Insert the new cotter pin into the ball joint pin hole from the rear to
the front of vehicle, and bend its end as shown.

Fig. 19: Identifying Cotter Pin And Lower Ball Joint Castle Nut With
Torque Specifications
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REMOVAL ).

6. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and washer (B) (see STABILIZER LINK

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), then remove the damper fork mounting nut (C) and bolt (D).

Fig. 20: Identifying Self-Locking Nut And Washer With Torque Specifications
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7. Remove the flange bolts (A) and self-locking nut (B), then remove the lower arm (C).

Fig. 21: Identifying Flange Bolts, Self-Locking Nut And Lower Arm With Torque Specifications
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8. In case of a loose lower arm bracket (A), follow the steps to retighten its bolts:

1. Lightly tighten the new three bolts.

NOTE:

Use a new self-locking nut, new damper fork mounting nut and new bolt
during reassembly.

NOTE:

Use a new flange bolts and a new self-locking nut during reassembly.

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2. Align the center of the cam (B) to the edge (C).

3. Tighten the adjusting bolt (D).

4. Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (E).

5. Tighten the lower arm bracket mounting bolt (F).

Fig. 22: Identifying Lower Arm Bracket, Center Of Cam And Edge With Torque
Specifications
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9. Install the lower arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:



Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.



Before connecting the lower ball joint to the holder, degrease the threaded section and tapered
portion of the ball joint pin, the holder connecting hole, the threaded section and mating surface of
the castle nut.



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.



Install a new cotter pin on the castle nut after torquing.



Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.



Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND

SUPPORT POINTS ).

2. Remove the front wheels, taking care not to scratch the caliper.

3. Remove the self-locking nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and

remove the washer (D) and the stabilizer link (E).

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