How to remove, inspect and install the Control Arm on Honda Pilot?

Honda models along with Acura models released before 2006 need an exclusive device to split the ball joint from the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. First tight the wheel lug nuts from the decided disassembly side followed by applying the parking brake then lifting the vehicle using a jack stand and removing the wheel. Pull out the lock pin on the castle nut before tuning the nut down to achieve proper space between the knuckle and the nut. Before inserting the ball joint separating tool make sure you shield the ball joint grease seal from damage then lubricate the tool areas which will contact the surfaces. You should detach the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle before taking out the castle nut to fully separate the ball joint assembly. Do not stretch the inner CV joint and prevent pulling on the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Disembark the two bolts that fasten the control arm to the sub frame. Check the control arm for any sign of bend because attempting to straighten it will lead to replacement of the arm when replacement parts become available. The bushings need inspection before replacing the control arm when any detected damage such as cracks, tears or wear exists. You can install the ball joint by reversing the removal procedure while tightening the lower torque value on the stud castle nut and lining up the slots on the nut with the stud. You need to install a fresh lock pin with brand-new mounting fasteners for the control arm. The control arm outer end requires a floor jack to lift it to ride height before torquing the sub frame bolts to their specified values. Complete the job by placing the tire and lugs then lowering the vehicle to the ground before tightening the lug nuts to their correct specification. A car owner should get their front wheel alignment inspected by a professional after finishing up with this task if required.

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Honda Pilot Lower Arm Complete, Front
Part Number: 51350-TZ5-A10
$263.24 MSRP: $374.98
You Save: $111.74 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51350-TZ5-A00, 51350-TZ5-A01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Lower Arm Complete, Front
Part Number: 51360-TZ5-A10
$263.24 MSRP: $374.98
You Save: $111.74 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51360-TZ5-A01, 51360-TZ5-A00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Right Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51350-TZ5-A01
$263.24 MSRP: $374.98
You Save: $111.74 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 51350-TZ5-A10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD) | KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Left Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51360-TZ5-A01
$263.24 MSRP: $374.98
You Save: $111.74 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Front Lower Driver Side
- Replaced by: 51360-TZ5-A10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD) | KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Lower-Arm Complete, Right Front
Part Number: 51350-SZA-A07
$454.11 MSRP: $655.28
You Save: $201.17 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 51350-SZA-A04, 51350-SZA-A03, 51350-SZA-A02, 51350-SZA-A05, 51350-SZA-A06
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2015 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX 4.4 (4WD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX 4.2 (4WD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (4WD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (4WD) | KA 5AT
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Honda Pilot Arm B, L. RR. (Lower)
Part Number: 52356-TZ5-A91
$203.67 MSRP: $290.13
You Save: $86.46 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm; Lower Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Right Rear Arm (Upper)
Part Number: 52390-S3V-A01
$104.52 MSRP: $147.63
You Save: $43.11 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door EX-SE (2WD), 5 Door EX-SE (4WD), 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX-VP (2WD), 5 Door LX-VP (4WD) | KA 5AT, KL 5AT
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Honda Pilot Arm B, Right Rear (Lower)
Part Number: 52351-TZ5-A91
$198.45 MSRP: $290.13
You Save: $91.68 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm; Lower Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Arm Assembly, Right Rear (Upper)
Part Number: 52390-STX-A01
$117.73 MSRP: $166.28
You Save: $48.55 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2015 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX 4.4 (4WD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX 4.2 (4WD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (4WD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (4WD) | KA 5AT
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Honda Pilot Left Rear Arm (Upper)
Part Number: 52400-S3V-A01
$89.46 MSRP: $126.35
You Save: $36.89 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door EX-SE (2WD), 5 Door EX-SE (4WD), 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX-VP (2WD), 5 Door LX-VP (4WD) | KA 5AT, KL 5AT
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Honda Pilot Arm, L. RR. Control
Part Number: 52345-TG7-A01
$49.58 MSRP: $70.03
You Save: $20.45 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Arm, Front Arm, Lateral Arm, Lateral Link
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 52345-TG7-A00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Arm A, L. RR. (Lower)
Part Number: 52375-TZ5-A91
$54.08 MSRP: $76.38
You Save: $22.30 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Trailing Link
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 52375-TZ5-A90
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Left Rear Arm (Upper)
Part Number: 52520-TZ5-A00
$181.43 MSRP: $258.45
You Save: $77.02 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm; Rear Arm, Upper Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Arm, R. RR. Control
Part Number: 52340-TG7-A01
$49.58 MSRP: $70.03
You Save: $20.45 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Arm, Front Arm, Lateral Arm, Lateral Link
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 52340-TG7-A00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Arm A, Right Rear (Lower)
Part Number: 52370-TZ5-A91
$54.08 MSRP: $76.38
You Save: $22.30 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Trailing Link
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Right Rear Arm (Upper)
Part Number: 52510-TZ5-A00
$185.07 MSRP: $263.63
You Save: $78.56 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm; Rear Arm, Upper Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2022 Honda Pilot | 5 Door Black (AWD), 5 Door Black Edition AWD, 5 Door ELITE (AWD), 5 Door Elite AWD, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (AWD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (AWD), 5 Door EX-L 2WD, 5 Door EX-L AWD, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (AWD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (AWD), 5 Door SE 2WD, 5 Door SE AWD, 5 Door Sport 2WD, 5 Door Sport AWD, 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (AWD), 5 Door Touring 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger 2WD, 5 Door Touring 7-Passenger AWD, 5 Door Touring AWD, 5 Door TrailSport AWD | 9AT, KA 6AT, KA 9AT
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Honda Pilot Arm Assembly, Left Rear (Upper)
Part Number: 52400-STX-A01
$117.73 MSRP: $166.28
You Save: $48.55 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Upper Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2015 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX 4.4 (4WD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX 4.2 (4WD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (4WD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (4WD) | KA 5AT
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Honda Pilot Left Front Arm (Lower)
Part Number: 51360-S3V-A03
$454.11 MSRP: $655.28
You Save: $201.17 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 51360-S3V-A02
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD) | KA 5AT, KL 5AT
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Honda Pilot Arm B, Right Rear (Lower)
Part Number: 52350-S9V-A00
$304.29 MSRP: $452.82
You Save: $148.53 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX, 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX-L, 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door EX-SE (2WD), 5 Door EX-SE (4WD), 5 Door LX, 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX-VP (2WD), 5 Door LX-VP (4WD) | KA 5AT, KL 5AT
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Honda Pilot Arm B, Right Rear (Lower)
Part Number: 52350-STX-A01
$535.62 MSRP: $772.90
You Save: $237.28 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lower Control Arm; Rear Arm
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 52350-STX-A00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2015 Honda Pilot | 5 Door EX (2WD), 5 Door EX (4WD), 5 Door EX 4.4 (4WD), 5 Door EX-L (2WD), 5 Door EX-L (4WD), 5 Door LX (2WD), 5 Door LX (4WD), 5 Door LX 4.2 (4WD), 5 Door SE (2WD), 5 Door SE (4WD), 5 Door Touring (2WD), 5 Door Touring (4WD) | KA 5AT

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Honda Pilot Control Arm

Honda Pilot cars' Control Arm connects the car's frame and its wheels through the movement of the suspension system. This component enables the wheels to rotate about the axis in response to the irregularities of the road so that the vehicle handler has a correct alignment on the wheelbase for operation safety. Honda Pilot control arms usually have bushings, where they are installed to the body of the vehicle and ball joints, for the connection to the knuckle or axle. Subsequently, Honda Pilot vehicles have applied different types of control arms such as stamped steel type, cast iron type or aluminum type. Stamped steel used on control arms is quite strong but it has a problem of rust and this weakens the structure. The latter or the earlier materials, for instance, provide improved strength and weight as compared to their counterparts. Performance control arms are also available, the ones that can handle higher stress levels resulting from aggressive driving and modification of car's components.

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Honda Pilot Control Arm Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Left Rear Arm (Upper)
52400-S3V-A01
Q: How to remove, inspect and install the Control Arm on Honda Pilot?
A:
Honda models along with Acura models released before 2006 need an exclusive device to split the ball joint from the lower control arm from the Steering Knuckle. First tight the wheel lug nuts from the decided disassembly side followed by applying the parking brake then lifting the vehicle using a jack stand and removing the wheel. Pull out the lock pin on the castle nut before tuning the nut down to achieve proper space between the knuckle and the nut. Before inserting the ball joint separating tool make sure you shield the ball joint grease seal from damage then lubricate the tool areas which will contact the surfaces. You should detach the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle before taking out the castle nut to fully separate the ball joint assembly. Do not stretch the inner CV joint and prevent pulling on the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Disembark the two bolts that fasten the control arm to the sub frame. Check the control arm for any sign of bend because attempting to straighten it will lead to replacement of the arm when replacement parts become available. The bushings need inspection before replacing the control arm when any detected damage such as cracks, tears or wear exists. You can install the ball joint by reversing the removal procedure while tightening the lower torque value on the stud castle nut and lining up the slots on the nut with the stud. You need to install a fresh lock pin with brand-new mounting fasteners for the control arm. The control arm outer end requires a floor jack to lift it to ride height before torquing the sub frame bolts to their specified values. Complete the job by placing the tire and lugs then lowering the vehicle to the ground before tightening the lug nuts to their correct specification. A car owner should get their front wheel alignment inspected by a professional after finishing up with this task if required.