Front Suspension System: Overview Honda S2000 AP1

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Special Tools Required

1. Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
2. Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
3. Ball joint thread protector, 14 mm 071AF-S3VA000
4. Driver handle 07749-0010000
5. Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600
6. Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101
7. Support base 07965-SD90100
8. Inner bearing driver attachment, 42 mm 07GAF-SD40200

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1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see «SAFETY STANDS»(ref-221314-S10900723812006022400000) ).
2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the front wheel.
3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolts (A).
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or the brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
5. Remove the flange bolts (A) and wheel speed sensor (B) from the knuckle (C). Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
6. Remove the front brake disc (see «FRONT BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT»(ref-351950-S36216979162009122900000) ).
7. Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
8. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, then remove the nut (B). NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
9. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see «BALL JOINT REMOVAL»(ref-221354-S20922790902006022400000) ).
10. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the castle nut, and bend its end as shown.
11. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the lower arm using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see «BALL JOINT REMOVAL»(ref-221354-S20922790902006022400000) ). NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover. Do not force or hammer on the lower arm, or pry between the lower arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.
12. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the castle nut.
13. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover (see «BALL JOINT REMOVAL»(ref-221354-S20922790902006022400000) ).
14. Remove the front knuckle.
15. Remove the hub cap (A).
16. Raise the stake (B) of the spindle nut (C), and remove the nut and pulser (D).
17. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using a hydraulic press. Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard (C). Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
18. Remove the splash guard (A) and the snap ring (B) from the knuckle (C).
19. Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B) using the driver handle, the attachment, and a press.
20. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) out of the hub (B) using a commercially available bearing separator (C) and a press.
21. Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in a high flash point solvent before reassembly.
22. Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B) using the old bearing (C), a steel plate (D), the attachment, the support base, and a press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with the pack seal side facing (E) (metal color) toward the inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack seal.
23. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
24. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws (D) to the specified torque value.
25. Wash the spindle thoroughly in a high flash point solvent before reassembly.
26. Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the inner bearing driver attachment, support base, and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to damage the splash guard (C).
27. Install the pulser (A).
28. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (B). Install the nut, and tighten it to the specified torque value. Stake (C) the nut shoulder against the spindle with a drift.
29. Install the hub cap (D).
30. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, paying particular attention to the following items: First install all of the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle. Before connecting the ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the brake disc. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
31. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see «WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-221354-S33629121472006022400000) ).

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1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see «SAFETY STANDS»(ref-221314-S10900723812006022400000) ).
2. Remove the front wheel.
3. Remove the splash shield (see step 3 on «STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT»(ref-351954-S24216707062009122900000) ).
4. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and disconnect the stabilizer link (E) from the stabilizer bar (F) and the lower arm (G).
5. Install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar and lower arm with the joint pins set at the center (A) of their range of movement. NOTE: The left stabilizer link has a yellow paint mark on the rod (B), and the right stabilizer link has a white paint mark.
6. Install the new self-locking nut (A) and the new flange nut (B), and tighten them to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D).
7. Install the splash shield (see step 3 on «STABILIZER BAR REPLACEMENT»(ref-351954-S24216707062009122900000) ).
8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel, and test-drive the vehicle.
9. After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to the specified torque value.

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1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see «SAFETY STANDS»(ref-221314-S10900723812006022400000) ).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the seven clips (A) and two flange bolts (B), then remove the splash shield (C).
4. Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect both stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer bar (E). NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut during reassembly.
5. Remove the bolts (A) and bushing holders (B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer bar (D).
6. Replace the stabilizer hold bracket (E) if necessary.
7. Install the stabilizer bar in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Refer to stabilizer link removal/installation to connect the stabilizer bar to the links (see «STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-351954-S21688085692009122900000) ). Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and inside of the wheel.