WE - A15-045

(g)HONDA
Service Bulletin
June 30, 2015
15-045
02079 Version 1
Warranty Extension: 2009-14 Pilot Front Suspension Rear Lower Arm
Bushing
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2009-14
Pilot
Trim
ALL
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
BACKROUND
American Honda is extending the warranty on the front suspension rear lower arm (compliance) bushings to
7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
This warranty covers vehicles where the compliance bushing is making noise or leaking fluid.
This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a
financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.
REAR LOWER ARM
(COMPLIANCE)
BUSHING AND
BRACKET
There are two bulletins that address the Pilot's compliance bushings:
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•
S/B 15-044, Warranty Extension: 2009-10 Front Suspension Rear Lower Arm Bushing, which covers some
2009-10 vehicles. The extended warranty covering these vehicles may have already expired, or will expire before
June 30, 2017, based on the original date of purchase. To improve customer confidence, vehicles covered under
this bulletin will receive a grace period that covers the compliance bushing until June 30, 2017 (or 120,000 miles) to
ensure that all customers receive at least 2 years of coverage. This bulletin will expire June 30, 2017.
S/B 15-045, 2009-14 Front Suspension Rear Lower Arm Bushing. Vehicles covered under this bulletin will have the
warranty on the compliance bushing extended to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 100,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this warranty extension in July 2015.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools,
equipment, and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by "do-it-yourselfers," and you
should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information
applies, contact an authorized Honda automobile dealer.
© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - All Rights Reserved
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both front suspension rear lower arm bushings if one is making noise or leaking.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Front Compliance Bracket Set (includes two lower arm stoppers,
two self-locking nuts, two compliance bushings with bracket, six flange bolts
[two different sizes], and two castle nuts)
04513-SZA-020
1
REQUIRED TOOLS
Tool Name
Tool Number
Ball Joint Thread Protector 14 mm
071 AF-S3VA000
Ball Joint Remover 32 mm
07MAC-SL00100
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
2009-14 Pilot with no front wheel alignment
Operation
Number
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
4191J4
Replace both front
suspension rear lower
arm bushings (no wheel
alignment).
1.6 hrs
SYH00
JQ000
15-045A
51350-SZA-A02
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
SYH00
JQ000
15-045B
51350-SZA-A02
2009-14 Pilot with front wheel alignment
Operation
Number
Description
4191J4
Replace both front
suspension rear lower
arm bushings.
1.6 hrs
Add for front wheel
alignment.
0.4 hr
A
Flat
Rate
Time
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2.
Remove the front wheels.
3.
Remove the lock pin from the lower arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut.
4.
Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint thread protector and the ball joint remover.
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.
5.
Remove the mounting bolt from the rear side of the stabilizer bar bushing holder.
MOUNTING BOLT
39 N-m (29 lb-ft)--~-~
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16mm BOLT
162 N-m (119 lb-ft)
Do not reuse.
6.
Remove the 14 mm and 16 mm lower arm mounting bolts, then remove the lower arm.
7.
Remove the lower arm stops.
OUTER LOWER
ARM STOP
Reuse.~---~,
INNER LOWER
ARM STOP
Do not reuse.
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8.
Remove the self-locking nut from the rear lower arm bushing, then remove the rear lower arm bushing bracket.
: . - - LOWER ARM BUSHING
WITH BRACKET
Do not reuse.
9.
Install a new bushing bracket on the lower arm, then align the angle of the lower arm center line and the lower edge
line of the bushing bracket as shown.
LOWER ARM
CENTER LINE
NEW BUSHING
BRACKET
IA
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p · -·-· 7~
/
NEW SELF-LOCKING NUT
162 N-m (119 lb-ft)
UNDER
EDGE LINE
10. Install a new self-locking nut, then tighten the nut to 162 N·m (119 lb-ft).
11. Install the lower arm stops.
NOTE: Align the slot on the lower arm stop with the lug portion on the front side of the lower arm bushing.
NEW INNER LOWER
ARM STOP
Outer lower arm stop
is keyed to the lower arm.
12. Install the lower arm with new bolts:
•
•
•
•
Lightly tighten the bolts.
Raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening the bolts. Do not place the jack
against the ball joint on the lower arm.
Torque the 14 mm bolts to 93 N·m (69 lb-ft), and torque the 16 mm bolt to 162 N·m (119 lb-ft).
Install the mounting bolt on the rear side of the stabilizer bar bushing holder, and torque it to 39 N·m (29 lb-ft).
13. Degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, and the
threaded section and the mating surfaces of the castle nut. Connect the ball joint to the lower arm, being careful not
to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
14. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification (103-113 N·m [76-83 lb-ft]), 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. Insert the lock pin.
15. Repeat steps 3 thru 14 on the other side of the vehicle.
16. Clean the mating surfaces on the brake discs and the inside of the wheels, then install the front wheels.
17. Check the front wheel alignment and adjust it if needed.
END
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