How to remove and install the front lower control arm on 1998 Honda Prelude?

To remove and install the front control arm, first loosen the front wheel nuts half a turn, then raise and safely support the vehicle. Next, remove the front tire and wheel assembly, disconnect the lower sway bar link, and remove the strut fork through bolt. After that, remove the radius rod-to-control arm fasteners and loosen the lower ball joint flange nut. Use a suitable ball joint removal tool to separate the ball joint from the control arm, then remove the lower control arm bushing fasteners and take out the control arm. For installation, reverse the removal procedure while ensuring to lubricate the lower control arm bushings with silicone grease. Replace the strut fork-to-control arm flange nut and torque it along with the through bolt to 47 ft. lbs. (64 Nm). Install the lower ball joint castle nut with a new cotter pin and torque it to 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-59 Nm). Tighten the control arm retainers, with the front flange bolt at 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm) and the rear bushing bolts at 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm), and finally torque the lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm). When replacing control arm bushings, exercise caution and wear proper eye protection. The bushings on the front lower control arms are replaceable on most models, and this procedure typically requires a press, which may be beyond the skill level of an average enthusiast; thus, it is advisable to have it performed by a qualified machine shop if lacking experience. Begin by removing the lower control arm needing new bushings, and it is recommended to replace both left and right bushings simultaneously to maintain vehicle stability. Set up the control arm in a suitable shop press, then use an impact socket of the correct length and size to press out the old bushing. Install the new bushing by slowly using the press to push it into the control arm, and once properly sealed, remove the arm from the press and reinstall it on the vehicle.

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1998 Honda Prelude Right Front Arm Assembly (Upper)
Part Number: 51450-S30-N21
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 4.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 13.4 x 11.6 x 4.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51450-S30-N21
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door TYPESH | KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Right Front Arm Assembly (Upper)
Part Number: 51450-S30-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 3.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.7 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51450-S30-003
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Left Front Arm Assembly (Upper)
Part Number: 51460-S30-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 3.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.3 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51460-S30-003
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Left Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51365-S30-000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51365-SS0-000
- Item Weight: 9.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.6 x 5.6 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51365-S30-000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Right Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51355-S30-000
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51355-SS0-000
- Item Weight: 7.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 17.9 x 3.6 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51355-S30-000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Left Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51365-S30-N20
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 8.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 27.7 x 11.5 x 6.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51365-S30-N20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door TYPESH | KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Right Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51355-S30-N20
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 17.9 x 5.5 x 4.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51355-S30-N20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door TYPESH | KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Arm, Left Rear (Lower) (Abs)
Part Number: 52360-S30-900
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm; Rear Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 8.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.8 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52360-S30-900
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base, 2 Door TYPESH | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Arm, Right Rear (Lower) (Abs)
Part Number: 52350-S30-900
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm; Rear Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 9.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.6 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52350-S30-900
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base, 2 Door TYPESH | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Left Front Arm Assembly (Upper)
Part Number: 51460-S30-N21
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 13.4 x 11.3 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 51460-S30-N21
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door TYPESH | KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Left Rear Arm (Upper)
Part Number: 52400-S30-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Item Weight: 4.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.5 x 5.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52400-S30-003
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base, 2 Door TYPESH | KA 4AT, KA 5MT
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1998 Honda Prelude Arm, Rear (Upper)
Part Number: 52390-S30-003
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 8.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.0 x 5.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 52390-S30-003
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 1998 Honda Prelude Submodels:
- 2 Door Base, 2 Door TYPESH | KA 4AT, KA 5MT

1998 Honda Prelude Control Arm

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1998 Honda Prelude Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q:
How to remove and install the front lower control arm on 1998 Honda Prelude?
Posted by Valerie D.
A:
To remove and install the front control arm, first loosen the front wheel nuts half a turn, then raise and safely support the vehicle. Next, remove the front tire and wheel assembly, disconnect the lower sway bar link, and remove the strut fork through bolt. After that, remove the radius rod-to-control arm fasteners and loosen the lower ball joint flange nut. Use a suitable ball joint removal tool to separate the ball joint from the control arm, then remove the lower control arm bushing fasteners and take out the control arm. For installation, reverse the removal procedure while ensuring to lubricate the lower control arm bushings with silicone grease. Replace the strut fork-to-control arm flange nut and torque it along with the through bolt to 47 ft. lbs. (64 Nm). Install the lower ball joint castle nut with a new cotter pin and torque it to 36-43 ft. lbs. (49-59 Nm). Tighten the control arm retainers, with the front flange bolt at 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm) and the rear bushing bolts at 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm), and finally torque the lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm). When replacing control arm bushings, exercise caution and wear proper eye protection. The bushings on the front lower control arms are replaceable on most models, and this procedure typically requires a press, which may be beyond the skill level of an average enthusiast; thus, it is advisable to have it performed by a qualified machine shop if lacking experience. Begin by removing the lower control arm needing new bushings, and it is recommended to replace both left and right bushings simultaneously to maintain vehicle stability. Set up the control arm in a suitable shop press, then use an impact socket of the correct length and size to press out the old bushing. Install the new bushing by slowly using the press to push it into the control arm, and once properly sealed, remove the arm from the press and reinstall it on the vehicle.
Answered by Honda Parts Specialist Gino / Jan 09, 2025

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