Mount HONDA CIVIC 1998 6.G Owners Manual

Inspection and Adjustment
Pump Belt
NOTE: When using a new belt, first adjust the deflection
or tension to the values for the new belt, then readjust
the deflection or tension to the values for the used beltafter running engine for five minutes.
Inspection
Attach the special tool to the belt and measure the ten-sion of the belt.
Tension:'99 -'00 mod€ls: B1642 Engin. Type onlyUsed Bsh: 390 - 540 N lao - 55 kgt.88 - 120 tbf)New Belt:740 - 880 N {75 - 90 kgf, 170 - 200 tbt}'96 - '00 models: Other Engine Types
Used Beh: 340 - 490 N (35 - 50 kgf, 77 - ilO tbflNew Belt:640 - 780 N 165 - 80 ksf, 1& - 176 tbf)NOTE:
. lf there are cracks or any damage evident on the belt,reDlace it with a new one.. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tensiongauge.
BELT TENSION GAUGE07JGG _ 001010A
Inspect the pump belt for cracks or any damage.Replace the belt with a new one if necessary.
Measuremont without Beh Tension Gauga:
Apply a force of 98 N (10 kgt,22 lbfl and measure thedeflection between the power steering pump and thecrankshaft pulleys.
Dsflectior:'99 -'00 model3: 816A2 Engine Typ€ ontyUsed Beh: 7.5 - 11.0 mm t0.30 - 0.43 inlNew Beh:5.0 - 7.0 mm (0.20 - 0.28 in)'96 - '00 models: Othor Engine Typos
Used Behi 10.5 - 14.0 mm (0.ial - 0.59 inlNow Beh:7.5 - 10.0 mm (0.30 - 0.39 inl
POWER STEERING PULUY
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
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Adiustment
1. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
2. Adjust the belt tension.
'99 - '00 mod€ls: 816A2 Engin€ Typo only
. Turn the adjusting bolt by hand to get the proper belttension, then retighten the mounting bolts,
ADJUSNNG BOLT
PUMP MOUNNNG BOLTS24 N.m (2.4 kgf'm, 17 tbtftlPOWER STEERINGPUMP
'96 -'00 modek: Othcr Engins Typos
. Pry power steering pump away from the engine witha wrench to get the proper belt tension, then retight-en the mounting bolts.
PUMP MOUNTING BOLT24 N.m (2,4 kgf.m, 17 lbl.ftl
PUMP MOUNTING BOLT24 N.m {2.a kgt m, 17 tbtftl
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fromlock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine andrecheck the deflection of the belt,

Power Steering Pump
RemovaUlnstallation
NOTE: Eefore disconnecting the hoses from the pump,
Dlace a suitable container under the vehicle.
1. Remove the belt by loosening the pump mounting
bolts and adjusting bolt ('99 -'00 models: 81642
Engine Type only).
OUTLET LINE11 N.m {1.1 kgf'm,8
L
PUMP MOUNTING BOLT24 N.m (2.4 kgl.m, 17 lbf ft)
2. Cover the Ay'C compressor with several shop towels
to protect it from spilled power steering fluid.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose and the outlet line from
the pump, and plug them.
NOTE: Take care not to spill the fluid on the body
or parts, Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
4. Remove the pump mounting bolts and adjusting
bolt ('99 -'00 models: 816A2 Engine Type only),
then remove the pump.
NOTE:
. Do not turn the steering wheel with the pump
removeo.
. Wrap the opening of the pump with a piece of
tape to prevent foreign material from entering
the pump.
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1.
8.
Connect the inlet hose and the outlet line. Tiqhten
the pump fittings securely.
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with
mounting bolts and adjusting bolt ('99 -'00 models:
81642 Engine Type only).
Installthe pump belt.
CAUTION:
. Make sure that the power steering belt is prop-
orly positioned on the pulleys.
. Do not get power stoering tluid or grease in the
power steering bsh or pulley faces. Clean off any
fluid or grease before installrtion.
Adjust the pump belt (see page 17-32).
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page

Steering Gearbox
Removal {cont'dl
Loosen the 14 mm flare nut and disconnect the feed
line.
Loosen the adjustable hose clamp and disconnect
the return hose.
Loosen the 16 mm flare nut and remove the return
hose joint trom the valve body unit.
CAUTION: After disconnecting lhe hos6 and lin6.
plug or seal the hose and line with a pioca ol tapa
or equivalent to prevenl foreign matorials trom
entsring the valve body unit.
NOTE: Do not loosen the cvlinder line A and
between the valve body unit and cylinder.
ADJUSTABLE HOSECLAMP
Remove the stiffener Dlate.
NOTE: Some stiffener plate attaching bolts are also
used as gearbox mounting bolts. The gearbox will
tilt to side when these bolts are removed.
13.
14.
t9.
16.
17-48,
17. Remove the mounting brackets.
Pull the steering gearbox all the way down to clear
the pinion shaft from the bulkhead. then remove the
pinion shaft grommet.
Move the steering gesrbox to right so the left rack
end clears the rear beam, then tilt the left side down
to remove it from the vehicle,
CAUTION: Be careful not io bend or damage the
fagd ling and cylindsr lin99 whgn rgmoving thg
ggarbox,
18.
STEERING GEANEOX

Steering Gearbox
Reassembly (cont'd)
b. Install the valve body unit on the gearbox, andtighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
VALVE BODY UNTTFLANGE BOLT20 N.m {2.0 ksl.m, 14lbI.ftl
Measure the clearance between the gearbox andvalve body unit using a feeler gauge as shown.
NOTE: Measure the clearance at the point midwaybetween the two mounting bolts.
Determine the required thickness of the 32 mmshims by subtracting the clearance obtained in thestep "c" from the total thickness of the four shims.(Total thickness of the 4 shims) - (Clearance) =
Required thickness of the shims
NOTE: Select the shims so that the total thicknessis close to. but less than, the required thickness,
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54.
Example:
Measurement is 0.28 mm (0.011 in):0.70 - O.28 = 0.42 mm (0.028 - 0.011 = O.Ot7 inl
The selected shims should be 0.28 mm lO.OtO in) and0.15 mm {0.006 in} in thickness.
lf the r€quired shim thickness is 0.10 mm or less, noshims are necessarv.
50. Sot the selected 32 mm shims (,96 - ,97 modelsonly) on the bearing surface ofthe gearbox housing.
FLANGE BOLT20 N.m 12.0 ksf.m, 1l lbtftl
VALVE BODY UNIT
'96 - 37 modsl3 only:32 mm SHIMS{S.loctod numb.r of3him!l
Coat ths new O-ring with grease, and carefully fit iton the valve housing.
Apply grease to the needle bearing in the gearboxhousing.
Install the valve body unit on the gearbox housingby engaging the g€ars.
NOTE: Note the valve body unit installation posi-
tion (direction of line connection).
Tighten the flange bolts to the specified torque.
O-RINGReplace.
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NEEDLE BEARING
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51.
EA

71.Connect the air tube between the right and left
boot.
lnstall the clips on the cylinder lines' then clamp the
air tube with the cliPs.
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CYLINDER LINE A
CLIP
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lnstallation
CAUTION: Be carelul not to bend or damage the feed
line and cylinder lines when installing the gearbox'
1, Before installing the gearbox, slide the rack all the
way to right.
2. Install the mounting cushion on the steering gear-
DOX.
Install the pinion shaft grommet, then insert the pin-
ion shaft up through the bulkhead.
NOTE: Align the notch in the pinion shaft grommet
with the tab on the valve housing.
Install the mounting bracket over the mounttng
cushion, then installtwo gearbox mounting bolts'
MOUNTING BRACKET
cusHroN
39 N.m(4.0 kgj m, 29 lbtftlNOTE: Install the bracket
with the arrow Pornllngtoward the front.(cont'd)
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Steering Gearbox
Installation (cont'dl
5. Install the stiffener plate with the two gearbox
mounting bolts and stiffener plate aftaching bolts.
CAUTION: Be sure the air tube is not caught orpinched by stiffener plate,
NOTE: Install the bolts loosely first, then tighten
them securely.
7.
8.
6.Install the return hose joint by tightening the l6 mm
flare nut.
Connect the relurn hose securely, and tighten the
adjustable hose clamp from the engine compart-ment.
Connect the feed line and tighten the 14 mm flare
nut.
NOTE: Make sure that there is no interference
between the fluid lines, the rear beam or any otherparts.
ADJUSTABLE HOSECLAMP(see page 17-39)
16 mm FLARE NUT28 N.m {2.9 ksl.m. 20 lbf.ft)
RETURN
1a mm FLARE NUT37 N.m (3.8 kg{.m, 27 lbt.ftl
ATTACHING AOLTS38 N.m 13.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ftl
MOUNTING BOLTS(} N.m (4.a kgt m, 32 lbf.ftl
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9.Center the steering rack within its stroke.
Slip the lower end of the steering joint onto the pin-
ion shaft (line up the bolt hole with the groove
around the shaft), and tighten the upper and lower
steering joint bolt.
NOTE:
. Connect the steering shaft and pinion with the
cable reel and steering rack centered.. Be sure that the lower steering joint bolt is securely
in the groove in the steering gearbox pinion.
. lf the steering wheel and rack are not centered,
reposition the serrations at lower end of the
steering joint.
10.
STEERING JOINTUPPER BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m,16 tbt.ftl
PINION SHAFT
Groove,
STEERING JOINTLOWER BOLT22 N.m (2.2 kgt.m, 16lbtttl
11.Center the cable reel by first rotating it clockwise
until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise(approximately two turns) until the arrow mark onthe label points straight up. Reinstall the steeringwheel (see page 17 35).

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Front Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the tire pressure.
Center steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
a head.
Front toe: lN 1 1 2 mm llN l/16 r 1/16 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are in
straight ahead position.
TIE.ROD LOCKNUT'14 x 1.5 mm
4.
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6.
Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe readang on
the turning radius gauge is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
NOTE: Reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or
displaced.
4,1 N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lb{.ft)
2.
Rear Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerjzed Iour
wheel alignment equjpment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release parking brake.
NOTE:
a Measure difference in toe measurements wlth
the wheels pointed straight ahead.
. if the parking brake is engaged, you may get an
incorrect readang,
Rear toe-in: 2 11 mm ttltollllS int
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adiusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adjust the toe
ADJUSTING BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
In CoMPENSAToR ARM
4. Tighten the adiusting bolts
. Example:
After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2 mm
(0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusfing bolt moves 2 mm
(0.08 in) inward trom the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
64 N.m 16.5 ksf m, 47 lbtft)
18-5

Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ('96 - 99 models)
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground betore any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off any dirt, oil or grease on the threads before tightening the fasteners.. The right and left damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is marked with "AL" while the rightdamper fork is marked with "AR'
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SO1-L" while the right upperarm is marked with "SOl-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjust the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front ofthe vehicle.. After installing the suspension arm, ch eck the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgl.m,40 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER ENDRUBBER BUSHING
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18-16 for boot replacement.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
Check for deterioration - ---\--
and damage, -\
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm/)l103 N.m {10.5 kg{.m,. t, ,/4,76lb{.ft) t,,"-iV
v:\FLANGE BOLT-
;iffillr-"- ilHitffi*::,"*"
and damaoe,
o.'-----------14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m {8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
LOWER ARMCheck for
c
JlTTda
1{ x 1.5 mm89 N.m {9.1 kgt m. 66 lbtft)
-6;SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHING
DAMPER FORKCheck for damage.
SELF-LOCKING NUT I x 1.2522 N.m (2.2 kg{.m, 16lbf.ftlReplace.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm€ N.m {4.6 kgt m.32 tbf.ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT12x 1.25 mmReplace.6it N m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
RUEBER BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damage.
.6t",.,"o".c"KeSTAAIL|zER END RUBBER EUSHINGSNote the directionof the bushings.
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I
Suspension Arms Replacement ('99 2D Si and Si-R models)
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground belore any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off any dirt, oil or grease on the threads before tightening the fasteners
. The right and ieft damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is marked with "AL" while the right
damper fork is marked with "AR"
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SOl-L" while the right upper
arm is marked with "SO1-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adiust the location of the link with the sus-
pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front of the vehicle.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mmsit N.m 15.5 kgf.m,40 tbtftl
UPPER ARM' Check the ball joint boot fordeterioration and damage.. Check the bushing for deteriorationano oamage,. Check the ball ioint fo. faultymovement and clamage.STABILIZER BUSHINGAlign the stabilizer markwith the end of stabilizer bushing
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm
l./
103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m,76 tbr.ftl
STABILIZER LINK. Check the ballioint bootfordeterioration and damage.. Checkthe ballioint tor faultymovement and damage.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
FLANGE BOLT 8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m 18.5 kgf m, 61 lbf.ft)
-.6r srr-,co", hSHrtlrT.[*"u
6g619g Check for deteriorationano oamage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm 29 N m 13.0 kgf m, 22 lbf ftl
Replace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrench,
and taghten the self'locking nut.
LOWER ARMCheck fordamage.
FLANGE NUT l0 x 1.25 mm
29 N.m 13.0 kgI m,2.2 lbf ft)
Before tightening the {lange nut,position the ball joint Pinin the middle of its range of travel,
with the suspension under vehicle load
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m 19.1 kgf.m, 66 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x '1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgf.m,32 tbtft)
DAMP€R FORKCheck lor damage.
DAMPER FORKRU88ER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
4@lsrlrcoNE GREASE
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.64 N m 16.5 kgl.m, 47 lblft)
J
RANGE
18-9

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. Replaco tho salf-locking nuts after romoval.
. The vehiclo should be on tho ground bsfore any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounb or bushings are tightened.. Torqu€ th€ castle nut to the lowor torque specification, ihen tighton it only far enough to align th€ slot whh the pin
hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
NOTE:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damagethe aluminum wheels.
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel,. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc,. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.o Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m, 80lbf.ft)
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear.
CASTLE NUT10 r 1.25 mm39 - ia7 N.m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf,ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.Replacement, page 18-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 ksl.m, 4 lbf.ftlReplacement, page 18-16
SET RING
BALL JOINT BOOT
FRONT HUBCheck for damage andcracks.Replacement,page 18-10Check for deteriorationand damage.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m l5.O - 6.0 kg{.m. 36 - /(} lbf,ftl
SPINDI.T ]{UT22 r 1.5 mmlEl N.m {18.5 kgf.rn, 13{ lbl.ttlReplace.NOTE:. Before instelling the spindle nut. apply6n9ine oilto th6 seating surface ofthe nut.. Atter tightening, uso a drift to stake thespindle nut should6r against the driveshaft.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-11lnspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm'108 N.m1r1.0 kgf.m, 8lt lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7 lbtft)
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