Suspension - Rear Stabilizer Link Broken
05-021November 3, 2006
Applies To:
1998-05 Accord - ALL
*2006 Accord L4 2-Door - From VIN 1HGCM....6A000001 thru 1HGCM....6A0077
2006 Accord L4 4-Door - From VIN 1HGCM....6A000001 thru 1HGCM....6A0494*
Rear Stabilizer Link Is Broken
(Supersedes 05-021, dated July 5, 2005, to update the information marked with the black bar and asterisks)
PROBLEM
A rear stabilizer link is broken.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both stabilizer links with updated parts.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Stabilizer Link Kit (includes both links and new self-locking nuts):
P/N 06523-S84-A00, H/C 8019309
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 4191C2
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour
Failed Part: P/N 52325-584-A01
H/C 5439286
Defect Code: 01801
Symptom Code: 01201
Template ID: 05-021A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
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 lift 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 (driver's) side, and the link with the blue mark goes on the right (passenger's) 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, then drive it for 5 minutes.
6. Raise the vehicle on the lift, and retorque the self-locking nuts and the flange nuts to the specifications shown in step 4.