Suspension - Rear Stabilizer Link Broken

05-015

June 24, 2005

Applies To:
2001-033.2 CL - ALL
1999-03 3.2 TL - ALL
*2004-05 TSX - ALL*

Rear Stabilizer Link Is Broken

(Supersedes 05-015, dated April 26, 2005, to update the information marked with the black bars and asterisks)

PROBLEM

A rear stabilizer link is broken.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace both stabilizer links with improved parts.

PARTS INFORMATION

Rear Stabilizer Link Kit (includes both links and new self-locking nuts):
P/N 06523-S84-A00

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist to full height.

2. Remove both rear stabilizer links.





3. Install the new stabilizer links on the stabilizer bar and the stabilizer link brackets.

NOTE:
On the old stabilizer links, the left link has a white paint mark, and the right link has a yellow mark. On the new links, the link with the red mark goes on the left side, and the link with the blue mark goes on the right side.

4. Install the flange nuts at the link brackets (on the top of the link) and the new self-locking nuts on the links at the stabilizer bar (on the bottom of the link).

^ While using a 5 mm hex wrench to hold the joint pins, torque the self-locking nuts to 38 N.m (28 lb-ft).

^ While using a 5 mm hex wrench to hold the joint pins, torque the flange nuts to 39 N.m (29 lb-ft).

5. Lower the vehicle on the hoist, and drive it for 5 minutes.

6. Raise the vehicle on the hoist, and retorque the self-locking nuts and the flange nuts to the specifications shown in step 4.





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