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Upper Torque Rod Replacement

  1. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  2. Remove the splash shield.
  3. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt (M/T Model)
    G06264313Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the upper torque rod (A).

    M/T 

    Fig 2: Upper Torque Rod (M/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264314Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T 

    Fig 3: Upper Torque Rod (A/T) With Torque Specifications
    G06264315Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the upper torque rod, then tighten the new bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
  6. M/T model: Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 4: Front Mount Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264316Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the splash shield.