2009 Acura CSX Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Lower Torque Rod Replacement

  1. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt
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  2. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
  3. Remove the splash shield.
  4. M/T model: Loosen the front mount mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt
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  5. Remove the lower torque rod (A).

    M/T 

    Fig 3: Lower Torque Rod (M/T) With Torque Specifications
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    A/T 

    Fig 4: Lower Torque Rod (A/T) With Torque Specifications
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  6. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown.
  7. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
  8. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
    Fig 5: Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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  9. M/T model: Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height, and tighten the front mount mounting bolt.
    Fig 6: Front Mount Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06264312Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the splash shield.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.