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Torque Rod Replacement

  1. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack and a wood block under the transmission and raise it just enough to free the torque rod, then remove the torque rod.

    M/T model 

    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Rod (M/T Model)
    G00504592Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 2: Identifying Torque Rod (A/T Model)
    G00504593Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the torque rod (A).
    NOTE: Be sure to install the torque rod with the "UP" mark facing up.
  4. Install the bolt (B) with the tab (C) on the bolt head aligned with the guide (D) on the front subframe, then loosely install a new torque rod mounting bolt (E) and nut (F).
  5. Remove the transmission jack and the wood block from under the transmission.
  6. Tighten the torque rod mounting bolt and nut in the numbered sequence shown below.

    M/T model 

    Fig 3: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (M/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952424Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 4: Torque Rod Mounting Bolt & Nut (A/T Model) With Torque Specifications
    G05952425Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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