Honda HR-V Owners & Service Manuals

Honda HR-V: Ball Joint Removal

Special Tools Required

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAFSDAA100

Steering System - Service Information

Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100

Steering System - Service Information

Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102

Steering System - Service Information

Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202

Steering System - Service Information

Removal

NOTICE

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

Steering System - Service Information

  1. 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.

Steering System - Service Information

  1. 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.

Steering System - Service Information

  1. 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.
  2. Adjust the jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (D)
  3. Make sure the head of the adjusting bolt is in the position shown to allow the jaw (E) to pivot
  4. 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

  5. Remove the ball joint remover
  6. Remove the nut or the ball joint thread protector
  7. Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole
  8. Inspect the ball joint boot, and replace it if damaged.

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