How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

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Mar 23, 2012 | 06:19 AM

lastronaut

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How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

I can tell already that I'm going to have to use a jack to get the tires off, and as far as I can see its basically just a few bolts that need to be taken off? Does anyone know anything else about this so I don't screw anything up? Thank you

Mar 23, 2012 | 09:19 AM

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Re: How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

Just make sure to put the correct bolts back in there place and to TQ the bolts correctly

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:09 AM

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Re: How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

Upper or lower arms?

Mar 24, 2012 | 11:57 AM

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Re: How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

Separate the ball joint from the steering arm, then unbolt the control arm from the inner fender.

Reverse the procedure to reinstall, however be sure to "load" the suspension with the cars weight before you tighten the bolts that go thru the rubber bushings.

Good Luck

Phil

Mar 24, 2012 | 02:11 PM

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Re: How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

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however be sure to "load" the suspension with the cars weight before you tighten the bolts that go thru the rubber bushings.

Good Luck

Phil

Do you mean the big 2 bolts that go through the fender or the bolts that actually hold the rubber bushings themselves? You might need alignment after the arms replacement.
Thanks.

Mar 26, 2012 | 04:51 AM

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Re: How do I replace the two front control arms in a '93 Honda Accord?

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Do you mean the big 2 bolts that go through the fender or the bolts that actually hold the rubber bushings themselves? You might need alignment after the arms replacement.
Thanks.

I am referring to the bolts that actually secure the rubber bushings. If the bolts are tightened when the suspension is hanging, rubber bushings will be twisted when the car is lowered resulting in a squeaking suspension and unnecessary wear to the bushings.