Honda HR-V: Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread
Protector, 12 mm
07AAFSDAA100
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Ball Joint Thread
Protector, 14 mm
071AF-SZNA100
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Ball Joint
Remover, 32 mm
07MAC-SL00102
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Ball Joint
Remover, 28 mm
07MAC-SL00202
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Removal

Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike the
housing or any other part of the ball
joint connection to disconnect it.
1. Ball Joint - Removal
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- Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector onto the
threads of the ball joint
(B).
NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the ball joint
pin end
to prevent damage to the threaded end of the ball joint pin.
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- Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas as shown (A). This
will
ease the installation of the tool, and prevent damage to the pressure bolt
(B)
threads.
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- Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and install the ball joint remover as
shown.
NOTE:
- Insert the jaws carefully, making sure not to damage the ball joint
boot.
- Fasten the safety chain (B) securely to a suspension arm or the
subframe (C). Do
not fasten it to a brake line or wire harness.
- Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (D)
- Make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown to
allow the jaw (E)
to pivot
- Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose from the
ball joint
connecting hole. If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen
the ball joint
pin.
NOTE : Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure bolt
- Remove the ball joint remover
- Remove the nut or the ball joint thread protector
- Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole
- Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.
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Removal & Installation
NOTE: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Fuel Tank Gard Pipe - Remove
3. Front center member - Remove
4. Propeller Shaft - Remove
Remove the propeller shaft protector (A).
Make a refere
Removal & Installation
1. Upper Column Cover - Remove
Adjust the steering column to the full tilt down position, and to the
full telescopic out position
Turn the steering wheel 90º clockwi
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Testing
1. Open wire check (GND line):
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
Disconnect the following connector.
Keyless buzzer 3P connector
Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
Is there continuity?
YES
The GND wire is OK. Go to step 2.
NO
Repair an open or high resistance i
Special Tools Required
SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A
SRS Simulator Lead M 070AZ-SNA0400
NOTE:
Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was
in a collision. If so, verify
that all the required components were replaced with new components of the
correct par