Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheel, taking care not to scratch the calipers on the Type-S model.
Remove the flange nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), then remove the stabilizer link (D).

Fig 1: Holding Respective Joint Pin
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Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and lower arm (C) with the joint pins set at the center of their range of movement.
NOTE: The left stabilizer link has a yellow paint mark (D), while the right stabilizer link has a white paint mark.

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link On Stabilizer Bar And Lower Arm With Joint Pins
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Install the flange nuts, and lightly tighten them.
Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
NOTE: Do not place the jack against the lower arm ball joint pin of the knuckle.
Tighten the flange nuts (A) to the specified torque value while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Fig 3: Holding Respective Joint Pin With Hex Wrench With Torque Specifications
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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel, and test-drive the vehicle.