Acura & Honda Lower Control Arm Replacement with Basic Hand Tools
Carsntoys · 57K views · 5:07
Skill Level
BeginnerTime Required
Half dayEstimated Cost
$50–200Equipment
Honda, Acura 2016-2021 Honda Civic 10th GenPermit Required
NoTools Needed
Basic Hand Tools, 19mm Wrench/Socket, 17mm Wrench/Socket, Jack, Jack StandsHow to replace a lower control arm for late model Acura and Honda vehicles.
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Torque Specs:
Lower control arm 19mm fastener - 76 ft lbs.
Lower control arm 17mm fastener - 47 ft lbs.
Lower Ball Joint - 59 - 65 ft lbs.
Sway bar links - 22 ft lbs.
Lower strut / fork fastener (top fastener without nut) - 32 ft lbs.
Lower strut / fork fastener (bottom with nut) - 47 ft lbs.
Wheel lug nuts - 80 ft lbs.
This particular model is a 2006 Acura TL. You'll find the similar control arms among many Acura and Honda models. This should be helpful if you own:
Acura TL lower control arm
Acura TSX lower control arm
Acura MDX lower control arm
Acura RDX lower control arm
Acura TLX lower control arm
Acura RSX lower control arm
Honda Accord lower control arm
Honda lower control arm
There are many after-market parts vs OEM. Some of the more popular ones are Detroit Axle lower control arms, Moog lower control arms, and Dorman lower control arms.
Note:
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