Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Rear Control Arm Replacement (4D)

Rear 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.

SEA3EK0B44100017251KBAD01BA
12 x 1.25 mm
69 N·m
(7.0 kgf·m,
51 lbf·ft)
CFE
10 x 1.25 mm
54 N·m
(5.5 kgf·m,
40 lbf·ft)
D

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:

  • Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and adjusting cam with the marked positions when tightening.
  • Use a new self-locking nut and control 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 and inside of the wheel.
  • Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.