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Lower Torque Rod Replacement

  1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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  2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  3. Remove the splash shield.
  4. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt
    G06264308Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the lower torque rod (A).

    M/T 

    Fig 3: Lower Torque Rod (M/T) With Torque Specifications
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    A/T 

    Fig 4: Lower Torque Rod (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264310Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
  7. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  8. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264311Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. M/T model: Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Front Mount Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264312Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the splash shield.