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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on HONDA INSIGHT 2 (ZE) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for INSIGHT (ZE_) and other HONDA models
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Suspension arm
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Link Set, wheel suspension
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Clip removal tool
Round-nose pliers
Phillips screwdriver
Crow bar
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a clip removal tool.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  9. Step 9
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the cotter pin. Use round-nose pliers.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  12. Step 12
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #19.
  17. Step 17
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #19.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  19. Step 19
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 20
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Honda Insight ZE2_ZE3. Tip:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  21. Step 21
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Use a drive socket #19.
  22. Step 22
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    Install the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #19.
  23. Step 23
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    Connect the lower arm to the steering knuckle.
  24. Step 24
    Changing of Control Arm on Honda Insight ZE2/ZE3 2017 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Treat the fasteners of the ball joint. Use copper grease.
  25. Step 25
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    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #22.
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