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Replacing the Front Control Arm on a Honda CR-V

Model: Honda CR-V MK 3 - Years 2007-2012
Part: Control arm

To replace the front control arm on the Honda CR-V, proceed as follows: 1) Lift the vehicle using suitable jacks. 2) Remove the front wheel. 3) Remove the steel clip on the wheel hub that connects the hub to the control arm. 4) Remove the bolts on the wheel hub connecting it to the control arm. 5) Remove the bolts connecting the control arm to the engine subframe. 6) Remove the bolts connecting the vehicle chassis to the control arm. 7) Reverse the process to install the new control arm, ensuring to tighten the bolts to the specified torque settings. 8) Check for correct operation.

Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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