Car front suspension Honda Accord 3
Tightening torques for threaded connections
Suspension components Tightening torque 1984-85 Stabilizer bar bolts sustainability 22 Nm Lower ball joint 55 Nm Crown nut of connecting rod 44 Nm 1986-91 Shock absorber tie bolt 44 Nm Locknut fork (lower) shock...
Suspension components Tightening torque 1984-85 Stabilizer bar bolts sustainability 22 Nm Lower ball joint 55 Nm Crown nut of connecting rod 44 Nm 1986-91 Shock absorber tie bolt 44 Nm Locknut fork (lower) shock...
General information about the front suspension
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when working on the front suspension. The spring coils and other suspension components are under extreme mechanical stress and can cause serious injury if not released correctly. Never...
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when working on the front suspension. The spring coils and other suspension components are under extreme mechanical stress and can cause serious injury if not released correctly. Never...
Checking shock absorbers
The function of the shock absorber is to limit the spring travel during compression and rebound cycles. Contrary to popular belief, shock absorbers do not affect the ride height or comfort of the vehicle other than to...
The function of the shock absorber is to limit the spring travel during compression and rebound cycles. Contrary to popular belief, shock absorbers do not affect the ride height or comfort of the vehicle other than to...
Removal, disassembling and installing shock absorbers — Accord 1984-85
WARNING: This procedure requires the use of special tools or equivalent. A special spring puller must be used to hold the spring before removing it from the strut. 1. Raise and securely support the front of the vehicle....
WARNING: This procedure requires the use of special tools or equivalent. A special spring puller must be used to hold the spring before removing it from the strut. 1. Raise and securely support the front of the vehicle....
Removal, disassembling and installing shock absorbers — Accord 1986-91, Prelude 1983-91
1. Raise and secure the front of the vehicle with jacks. Remove the front wheels. 2. Disconnect the brake hose bracket from the strut. Remove the shock absorber clamp bolt. 3. Remove the shock absorber fork bolt and the...
1. Raise and secure the front of the vehicle with jacks. Remove the front wheels. 2. Disconnect the brake hose bracket from the strut. Remove the shock absorber clamp bolt. 3. Remove the shock absorber fork bolt and the...
Upper ball joint
Inspection 1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Grasp the steering knuckle and move it forward and backward. 4. Replace the upper control arm on all vehicles except Prelude if any...
Inspection 1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheel. 3. Grasp the steering knuckle and move it forward and backward. 4. Replace the upper control arm on all vehicles except Prelude if any...
Lower ball joint inspection
Inspection Check the ball joint play as follows: 1. Raise and secure the car with jacks. 2. Using a dial indicator, attach it to the lower control arm and place the tip of the indicator on the steering knuckle, near the...
Inspection Check the ball joint play as follows: 1. Raise and secure the car with jacks. 2. Using a dial indicator, attach it to the lower control arm and place the tip of the indicator on the steering knuckle, near the...
Anti-roll bar — removal and installation
1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Disconnect the stabilizer ends from both lower suspension arms. 4. Remove the stabilizer bushing bracket mounting bolts. 5. Remove the...
1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels. 3. Disconnect the stabilizer ends from both lower suspension arms. 4. Remove the stabilizer bushing bracket mounting bolts. 5. Remove the...
Reaction bar — removal and installation
The torque rod, bolted between the lower control arm and the body or subframe, holds the suspension arm in place against acceleration and braking forces. The rear end of the rod is mounted in bushings, which allow only...
The torque rod, bolted between the lower control arm and the body or subframe, holds the suspension arm in place against acceleration and braking forces. The rear end of the rod is mounted in bushings, which allow only...
Upper control arm — removal and installation
1990-91 Accord 1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels. Support the lower control arm assembly with a jack. 3. Remove the self-locking nuts, upper control arm bolts and upper anchor bolts....
1990-91 Accord 1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. 2. Remove the front wheels. Support the lower control arm assembly with a jack. 3. Remove the self-locking nuts, upper control arm bolts and upper anchor bolts....
Lower suspension arms — removal and installation
1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. Remove the front wheels. 2. Support the hub and knuckle assembly with a jack. Use a ball joint puller to separate the lower control arm ball joint. Be careful not to damage the...
1. Raise and securely support the vehicle. Remove the front wheels. 2. Support the hub and knuckle assembly with a jack. Use a ball joint puller to separate the lower control arm ball joint. Be careful not to damage the...
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle & Bearings — 1984-85 Accord
WARNING: This procedure REQUIRES the use of special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press, punches of the correct diameters, and a support are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. (Special tool numbers shown...
WARNING: This procedure REQUIRES the use of special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press, punches of the correct diameters, and a support are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. (Special tool numbers shown...
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle & Bearings — 1986-89 Accord, 1983-91 Prelude
WARNING: Requires the use of special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press and punches of the correct diameter, as well as support stands, are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. 1. Remove the spindle nut pin...
WARNING: Requires the use of special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press and punches of the correct diameter, as well as support stands, are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. 1. Remove the spindle nut pin...
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle & Bearings — 1990-91 Accord
WARNING: Requires special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press, punches of the correct diameter, and support stands are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. (Honda special tool numbers are shown) See also...
WARNING: Requires special tools or equivalent. A hydraulic press, punches of the correct diameter, and support stands are required to disassemble the hub and bearing. (Honda special tool numbers are shown) See also...
Front wheel alignment
Adjustment may be disrupted by collisions, overload, poor quality repairs or warped parts. If you are experiencing strange steering response or poor road handling, the first place to look is your tires. While tires...
Adjustment may be disrupted by collisions, overload, poor quality repairs or warped parts. If you are experiencing strange steering response or poor road handling, the first place to look is your tires. While tires...
Front Suspension Tightening Torque Specifications
Accord 1984-85 Accord 1986-89 Accord 1990-91 Prelude 1984-87 Prelude 1988-91
Accord 1984-85 Accord 1986-89 Accord 1990-91 Prelude 1984-87 Prelude 1988-91
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