Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Special Tools Required
- Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000022
- Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T1256
- Engine Hanger Balance Bar VSB02C000019
- 2008 V6 Attachment Arm SIL02C000033
- Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
1. Release the tilt/telescopic lock lever.
2. Raise the vehicle Service and Repair.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar on the right and left sides Service and Repair.
5. Remove the intake manifold cover.
6. '08-10 models J35A7 engine: Remove the harness holder and the connectors from the front cylinder head Cylinder Head Cover Removal (J35A7).
7. Remove the connector bracket from the front cylinder head:
- J35A6 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A7)
8. Remove the harness bracket from the rear cylinder head:
- J35A6 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A6)
- '07 model J35A7 engine
- '08-10 models J35A7 engine Cylinder Head Removal (J35A7)
9. Install the engine hanger adapters (VSB02C000022) on the end of the engine support beams, then install the engine support hanger (AAR-T1256) with the adapters to the vehicle.
10. J35A6, '07 model J35A7 engines: Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balancer bar (VSB02C000019). Attach the front arm (A) to the front cylinder head with several spacers (B) and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt (C). Attach the rear arm (D) to the rear cylinder head with the 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (E).
11. '08-10 models J35A7 engine: Lift and support the engine with the engine support hanger and the engine hanger balance bar. Attach the front arm to the front cylinder head with several spacers and the 10 x 1.25 mm bolt. Attach the 2008 V6 attachment arm (SIL02C000033) (F) to the rear cylinder head with a 8 x 1.25 mm bolt (G), then attach the rear arm to the 2008 V6 attachment arm.
12. Remove the front splash shield (A).
- '07 model
- '08-10 models Front Splash Shield Replacement
13. Make reference marks (A) on the body across the marks (B) on the edge of the front subframe (C).
14. Attach the subframe adapter to the front subframe (A) by hanging the belt (B) over the front of the subframe, then secure the belt with its stop (C).
15. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the subframe adapter arms with the bolt holes on the corner of the jack base, then attach them with four bolts.
16. Remove the 12 mm flange bolts (A), then loosen the front subframe front bracket mounting bolts (B) on the right and left of the vehicle so they are about 14 mm (9/16 in) from the mounting surface.
17. Support the front subframe securely by raising the subframe adapter, then remove the two 12 mm flange bolts (A).
18. Loosen the two 14 mm special bolts (B) so they are about 14 mm (9/16 in) from the mounting surface.
19. Lower the jack supporting the front subframe with the subframe adapter slowly until the front subframe has dropped about 14 mm (9/16 in).
NOTE: Do not try to lower the front subframe beyond the loosened 14 mm bolts clearance.
20. Remove the flange bolts (A) and the bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C).
21. Move the stabilizer bar toward the driver's side, and remove the stabilizer bar.
22. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.
- Do not set the bushings (A) on the bent or curved part of the stabilizer bar.
- Note the direction of installation for the bushings.
- Raise the front subframe up with the jack with front subframe adapter until it contacts the body frame, and align all reference marks on body and subframe, then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
- Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links Service and Repair.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
23. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.