Honda Accord 98-02 6th Gen drop-link Replacement.
Preliminary steps and info.
This is my unqualified DIY, so use at your own risk.
This is quite a 'tool rich' howto. This doesn't mean you can't improvise and use your own equivalent tool, however I was trying to produce a guide that shows how do it quickly without Acetylene torches and air tools. These tools you can borrow or buy off the shelf to remove the drop-link in about 5mins.
Tool List
1.Rothenberger Superfire2 Torch
2.MAPPro gas
3.Torque Wrench 8-60Nm
4.Slotted Screwdriver/chisel
5.Hammer
6.PryBar
7.Dewalt 18v Impact Driver DW059
8.90° Angled Needlenose Pliers
9.Spray Lubricant (silicone/any)
10. Allen Key 5mm
11. Crowsfoot 14mm
12. Impact Extension Bar (wobble) 1/2” 100mm*
13. Impact Socket 14mm (universal joint)*
14. Vice Grips
15. Metal Plate (something flame resistance to guard the fuel lines/pipe on nearside rear if using blowtorch.)
*Because of the awkward size of the impact gun, I had to use a wobble extension and wobble socket to clear control arms on the upper nuts. Its better if you can avoid using these as the torque can be lost due to the twisting of these extending items rather than directly to the nut itself. I had no option, but it did enough to work.
PPE
Goggles, fire suppressant, water (to cool nuts, bolts and tools down quickly)
Vehicle Safety
Please ensure the car is supported properly once raised. You will be prying possibly with some force and also concentrating when using the blowtorch so do not let car stand only on the jack! Front lift point show below, rear lift point is the rear tow hook.