lock HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Workshop Manual

8. Remove the flange bolt {A) andwheel sensor(B)
from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel
sensor conneclor.
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).
A5x1.0mm9.8 N.m(1.0 kgl.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
9.
10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m (,1.0 kgf.m,29lbf.ft)
10. Remove the lock pin (A)from the lower arm ball
joint, and remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: During installation, insert the lock pin into
the balljoint pin from the lnside to the outside of
the vehicle. The closed end of the lock Din must be
in the range shown.
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11.
12.
(6.0 7.0 kgl m,43 -51 lbf tt)
Disconnect the lower arm from the knuckle using
the special tool (see page l8-10).
Loosen the damper pinch bolts (A) while holding
the nuts (B), and remove the bolts and nuts.
'13. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint {C) fromthe
knuckle (D) by tapping the driveshaft end (E) with a
plastic hammer while drawing the knuckle outward,
then remove the knuckle.
NOTE: Do not Dull the driveshaft end outward. The
driveshaft joint may come off.
(cont'd)
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Stabilizer Bar Replacement
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 nuts (A) while holding the
joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect
the stabilizer links (D)from the stabilizer bar (E) on
the right and left.
D
10 x 1.25 mm39Nm(4.0 kgf m,29 tbl,ft)
Remove the flange bolts {A) and bushing holders
{B), then remove the bushings (C) and the stabilizer
bar (D).
FORWARD
A10 x 1.25 mm39Nm(4.0 ksf.m, 29lbl.ftl
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4. lnstallthe stabilizer bar in the reverse order of
removal. and note these itemsl
. Use new self-locking nuts on reassembly.. Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer
oar.. Align the ends ofthe paint marks (A) on the
stabilizer bar with each end of the bushings (8).
. Note the forelaft direction ofthe bushing holders.. Refer to stabilizer Link Replacement to connect
the stabilizer bar to the links (see page 18-18).
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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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Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement
Exploded View
DAMPER MOUNTINGBEARING
UPPER SPRING MOUNTINGCUSHIONCheck for deteriorationano oamage,
DAMPER SPRINGCheck for lree length.
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DAMPER UNITCheck for oil leaks,gas leaks, and smoothoperatron.
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Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'd)
Disassembly/lnspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut spring 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 necessary to remove the nut,
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown in the Exploded View.
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4.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the upper
spring seat and 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.
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding
during these tests.
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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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Rear Suspension
1.
Stabilizer Bar Replacement
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the self-locking nuts (A) while holding thejoint pins (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect
the stabilizer links (D) from the stabilizer bar {E) on
the right and left.
A10 x 1.25 mm38 N.m(3.9 kgf.m,28 lbf.ft)
Remove the flange bolts (A) and bushing holders(B), then remove the bushings {C) and the stabilizer
bar (D).
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4. Inslallthe stabilizer bar in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Use new self-locking nuts on reassembly.. lMake sure the right and left ends of the stabilizer
bar are installed on their respective sides of the
vehicle.. Align the ends of the paint marks (A) on the
stabilizer bar with the bushings (B).
. Refer to Stabilizer Link ReDlacement to connect
the stabilizer bar to the links {see page 18-31).
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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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Rear Suspension
IDamper/Spring Replacement
Exploded View
DAMPER SPRINGCheck for weakenedcompression and damage.
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OAMPER UNITCheck for oil leaks,gas leaks, and smoothoperation,
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