torque HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Service Manual

18.
19.
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in hlgh flash
point solvent before reassembly.
Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B)
using the old bearing (C), a steel plate {D). the
special tool, and a press. Place the wheel bearing
on the knuckle with the pack seal side facing (metal
color) toward the inside. Be careful not to damage
the sleeve of the pack seal.
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20. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
D6 N.m 10.6 kgf.m,4lbf ft)
lnstall the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws
(D) to the specified torque.
23.
22. Press a new hub bearing unit {A) ontothehub(B)
using the special tools and a press.
Installthe knuckle/hub/hub bearing unit in the
reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Be careful notto damagethe balljoint bootwhen
installing the knuckle.. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified
lOrque values.. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, 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.
. Install a new look pin on the castle nut after
torquing.. Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installlng the brake disc, clean the mating
surface of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
su rface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wneet.. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
18-15

Front Suspension
Stabilizer Link Removal/lnstallation
1.Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut {B)while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex
wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).
3. lnstallthe stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar {B)
and lower arm (C) with the joint pins (D) set at the
center of their range of movement.
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4. Install the self-locking nut and flange nut, and
lightly tighten them.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
5. Place the floor jack under the lower arm balljoint,
and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's
weaght.
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Do not place the jack against the lower arm
balljoint.
6. Tighten the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B) to
the specified torque values while holding the
respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D).
A10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m(3.9 kgf m,28 lbf.ft)
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B10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m{4.0 kgf.m, 29lbf.ft}
After 5 minutes of driving, re-tighten the self,
locking nut again to the specified torque.

Lower Arm Removal/lnstallation
SpecialTools Required
Ball joint remover,2S mm 07|MAC-S100200
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the front wheels.
Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint
pin {B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the
stabilizer link (D)from the lower arm (E).
10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m{4.0 kgf m, 29 lbt.ft)
3.Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower arm ball
joint, and remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, insertthe lock pin into
the ball joint pin from the inside to the outside of
the vehicle. The closed end of the lock pin must be
in the range shown.
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@a12 x 1.25 mm59 69Nm16.0-7.0 kgt-m,43 51 lbf.ft)
4.Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using
the special tool (see page 18-10).
5. Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the lower
arm {B}.
14 x 1.5 mm83 N.m (8.5 kgf.m,61 lbf.ft)
6. Installthe lower arm in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when
connecting the lower arm to the knuckle.
' Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified
torque values,. Firstinstall all the components and lightlytighten
the bolts and nuts. then raise the suspension to
load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening it to the specified torques.. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
allgn the castle nut by loosening it.
. Install a new lock pin on the castle nut after
torquing.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wneet.. Check the wheel alignment, and adjustitif
necessary (see page '18-4).
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3. Position the damper on the knuckle, and installthe
new damper pinch bolts (A) and nuts (B), and
lightly tighten the nuts.
B16x 1,5 mm157 N.m(16.0 kgt m,116 tbt.ftl
4. Place the floor jack under the lower arm balljoint,
and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's
weight.
Do not place the jack against the lower arm
balljoint.
Tighten the flange nuts on the top of the damper to
the specified torque.
Tighten the damper pinch nuts to the specified
torque.
Install the brake hose bracket (A) and the wheel
sensor harness bracket (B) onto the damper, and
tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
5.
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9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.ftl22N|rl.12.2 kgI m,16 rbr,ftl
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8. Connect the tie-rod end to the steering arm, and
tighten the nut (A) to the specified torque. Install
the cotter pin (B) after tightening, and bend lts end
as shown.
9. Clean the mating surface ofthe brake disc and the
inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjustitif
necessary {see page 18-4).
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement
(cont'd)
9. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) from the spindle.
Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified
torque values,. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surface ot the hub and the inside of the brake
disc.. Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle
nut shoulder against the spindle.. Use a new hub cap on reassembly.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wneel.
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Raise the rear of the vehicle, and suppon it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the brake disc and hub bearing unit (see
step 1 on page 18-27).
Remove the flange bolts (A) and splash guard (B)
from the knuckle.
11.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf ft)
4. Remove the wheel sensor(A), braKe nose
mounting bracket (B), and parking cable mounting
bracket (C) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the
wheel sensor connector.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m{2.2 kgf m, 16 lbf ftl
Knuckle Replacement
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6x1.0mm9.8 N,m{I.0 kgt.m,7.2 lbf ft)
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5. Place the floor jack under the trailing arm {A), to
support it.
Do not place the jack against the plate
section of the lower arm, Be careful not to
damage any suspension components.
12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m{6.0 ksf.m.43lbf.ft)
1.
Remove the flange bolt (B), and disconnect the
upper arm {C) from the knuckle.
Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and
adjusting cam (B), the remove the self-locking nut
{C}, adjusting cam, and adjusting bolt. Discard the
self-locking nut.
12 x 1.25 mm59Nm(6.0kgf.m,43 tbI.ftl12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m {6.0 kgf m,43lbl.ft)
8. Remove the flange bolt (D), and remove the
knuckle {E).
9. Installthe knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
. First install all the suspension components, and
lightly tighten the bolts and nuls, then place a
floor jack under the lower a rm, and raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the
specified torque values.. Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A)
and adjusting cam (B) with the marked positions
when tightening.. Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.. Tighten allthe mounting hardware to the
specified torque values.. Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating
surface of the hub and the inside of the brake
drsc.. Use a new hub cap on reassembly.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).
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Stabilizer Link Removal/lnstallation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the self-locking nut (A) and flange nut (B)
while holding the respective joint pin {C) wilh a hex
wrench (D), and remove the stabilizer link (E).
3. Installthe stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar {B)
and trailing arm (C) with the joint pins (D) set at the
center of each moving range,
4. lnstall the self-locking nut and flange nut, and
lightly tighten them.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
Place a jack under the trailing arm at the knuckle
side end. and raise the suspension lo load it with
the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the selflocking nut (A) and flange nut {B)to
the specified torque values while holding the
respective joint pins (C) with a hex wrench (D).
A10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m 13.9 kgf.m,28lbf.ftl
7. After 5 minutes of driving, re-tighten the self-
locking nut again to the specified torque.
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18-31

Rear Suspension
Upper Arm Removal/lnstallation
1.Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support lt with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels.
Place a floor jack under the trailing arm, and
support the suspensron.
Remove the flange bolt (A) and wheel sensor
harness bracket (B).
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m,16 rbf.ft)
Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the upper
arm {B).
12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m {6.0 kgf.m,ir3 lbf.ft)12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m 16.0 kgf m,43 tbf.ft)
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5. Installthe upper arm in the reverse order of
renloval, and note these items:
. First install allthe suspension components and
lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then place ajack under the trailing arm, and raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the
specified torque values.. Tighten allthe mounting hardware to the
specified torque values.' Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wheel.. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).

3.
Trailing Arm Removal/lnstallation
1.Raise the rear of the vehicle, and suppon it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1,8).
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-28).
Place the floor jack under the trailing arm (A) to
support it.
B10 x 1.25 mm38Nm(3.9 kgl.m,28 tbf.ftl
12 x 1.25 mm61 N m (6.2 kgt m.
A 4s tbf,ft)
Remove the flange nut (B), and disconnect the
stabilizer link (C) from the trailing arm.
Remove the flange bolt {D), and disconnect the
damper (E) from the trailing arm.
Remove the trailing arm front mounting bolts (A).
A12 x 1.25 Jnm108 N.m {11.0 kgt.m,80 tbf.ft)
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7. Remove the trailing arm rear mounting bolt (A).
Do not loosen the special bolts (B) on the
trailing arm.
A12 x 1.25 mm59 N.m
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Lower the jack, and remove the trailing arm.
Install the trailing arm in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. First install allthe suspension components and
lightly tlghten the bolts and nuts, then place ajack under the trailing arm, and raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
before fully tightening the bolts and nuts to the
specified torque values.. Tighten allthe mounting hardware to the
specif ied torque values.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
surface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wneei.. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page'18-4).
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9.
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Rear Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Disassembly/lnspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut compressor (A) according to the
manufacturer's instructions. then remove the self-
locking nut (B)while holding the damper shaft (C)
with a hex wrench (D). Do not compress the spring
more than necessarv to remove the nut.
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown ln the Exploded View.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the spring.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. lf it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
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4.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.
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Reassembly
1. Install allthe partsexceptthe self-locking nutonto
the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View.
Align the bottom of the spring {A} and the stepped
part of the lower spring seat (B), and align the
damper mounting base as shown,
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Installthe damper assembly on a commercially
available strut spring compressor (C).
Compress the damper spring with the spring
compressor.
Installthe new self'locking nut (A) on the damper
shaft.
10 x 1.25 mm29Nm(3.0 kgt m,22 lbt.ft)
5. Hold the damper shaft {B) with a hex wrench (C),
and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified
torque.