tow HONDA CIVIC 2002 7.G Owner's Manual

Steering Gearbox Installation
2.
'1.Before installing the steering gearbox, slide the
rack all the way to the passenger's side (right
direction).
Pass the right side of the steering gearbox together
with the tie-rods through the wheelwell opening on
the passenger's side. Continue moving the steering
gearbox toward the passenger's side untilthe
driver's side tie-rod end and gearbox clears the
master cylinder and under-hood fuse Ielay box.
Lower the steering gearbox. and move it toward
the driver's side untilthe steering gearbox is ln
Dosition.
Be careful not to damage the hoses, lines
and wire harnesses.
3. Installthe pinion shaft grommet (A).
4. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
then slip the right side of the steering gearbox
housing (A) over the mounting stud (C) on the
gearbox mounting bracket.
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Install the steering stiffener B, and lightly tighten
the steering gearbox mounting nuts.
Install the steering stiffener A with the gearbox
mounting bolts. Then tighten allthe steering
gearbox mounting hardware to the specified torque.
10 x 1.25 mm6l N.m(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)
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17-63

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
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Right side:
9.
Hold the bottom of the damper with your hand, and
compress the spring. Do not compress the spring
excessively.
Installthe 12 mm nut (A) on the damper shaft (B).
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and
tighten the 12 mm nut to the specified torq ue.
(4.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf ft)
Remove the damper assembly from the strut spring
compressor.
10.
18-24
Installation
1. Lower the lower arm, and position the damper
assembly in the body, Turn the damper mounting
base so the "AL" or "AR" mark (A) faces toward
the outside of the vehicle.
B10 x 1.25 mm,14 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 lbf.ft)
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Loosely install the flange nuts (A) onto the top of
the damper.L

D
Installation
1. Position the damper assembly in the body. Note
the direction of the damper mounting base so that
the small hole dot on it is toward the front and
inside of the vehicle.
Loosely install the flange nuts (A) onto the top of
the damper,
A10 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 kgt.m, ia lbt ft)
3. Loosely installthe flange bolt (A) on the bottom of
the damper.
12x 1.25 mm61 N m {6.2 kgf.m. 45 lbf.ft)
Raise the suspension with a floor jack to load the
vehicle weight, and tighten the nuts and bolt to the
specified torque values.
Clean the mating surface ofthe brake disc and the
inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
18-37

Conventional Brake Components
{Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.. Avoid breathing dust particles.' Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. use an osHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and install the caliper, and note these items:' Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brakefluidgetsonthepaint,washitoffimmediately with water.. To prevent dripping, cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.. Cleanall partsinbrakefluidandairdry;blowoutall passageswith compressed air.. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles.. Replace parts with new ones as specified in the illustration.. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid,' When reusing pads, always reinstallthem in their original pos itio ns to prevent loss of braking efficiency.. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.'AlwaysuseHondaDOT3brakefluid.Non'Hondabrakefluidcancausecorrosionandshortenthelifeofthesvstem.
. Do not mix different brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.. Coatthe piston, piston seal groove, and caliper borewithclean brakefluid.. Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.. Replace all rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.. After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference, and twistinq.
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19-14
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Master Cylinder Replacement
NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may
damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint,
wash it off immediately with water,
1, Remove the air cleaner assembly (A).
2, Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector
(A).
15 N.m{1.5 kgt.m, 11 lbt.ft)
3. Remove the clutch reservoir (B) andenginewire
harness clip (C)from the master cylinder mounting
base (D).
4. Remove the reservoir cap and brake fuid from the
reservoir.
5. Remove the reservoir (E) on the master cylinder
mountrng Dase.
6, Disconnect the brake lines (F)from the master
cylinder (G). To prevent spills, cover the hose joints
with rags or shop towels.
7. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts {H) and
washers.
8. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster.
Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines
when removing the master cylinder.
9. Remove the rod seal (l) from the master cylinder.
10. Installthe master cylinder in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Replace all the rubber parts with new ones
whenever the master cylinder is removed.
. Check the pushrod clearance before installing the
master cylinder. and adjust it if necessary (see
page 19-16).. Use a new rod seal on reassemblY. Coat the inner bore lip and outer circumference
of the new rod seal {A) with the recommended
seal grease in the master cylinder set.
. Installthe rod seal ontothe master cylinder with
its grooved side (B)toward the master cylinder.
. Check the brake pedal height and free play after
installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 19-6).
19-15

Rear Brake Caliper Overhaul
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
' Avoid breathing dust particles.
. Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner'
Remove, disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and installthe caliper, and note these items:
. Donotspill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake f luid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.. To prevent dripping. cover disconnected hose joints with rags or shop towels.
. Cleanall partsinbrakefluidandairdry;blowoutall passageswith compressed air'
. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles
. Replace pans with new ones as specified in the illustration.. Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter contaminates the brake fluid.
. When reusing pads, always reinstallthem in their original positions to prevent loss of b ra king efficie ncy.
. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the
system.. Do not mix different brands ot brake fluid as they may not be compatible.
. Coatthe piston, piston seal groove, and caliper bore with clean brake fluid.
. Make sure no grease or oil gets on the brake discs or pads.
. Replaceall rubber parts with new ones whenever disassembled.
. After installing the caliper, check the brake hose and line for leaks, interference. and twisting.
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19-23

Brake Hose Replacement
NOTE:. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.. To prevent dripping, cover disconnected line joints
with rags or shop towels.. Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of
dust and other foreign particles.
. Replace parts with new ones whenever specified to
do so.
1 . Replace the brake hose (A) if the hose is twisted,
cracked, or if it leaks.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake line (B)
using a 10 mm flare nut wrench {C)
Remove the flange bolt (A), and remove the brake
hose brackets from the damper.
Remove and discard the hose clip (B).
Remove the banjo bolt (C), and remove the brake
hose (D) {rom the caliper.
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6. Installthe brake hose bracket (A)on the damper
with the flange bolt (B) first, then connect the brake
hose (C) to the caliper with the banjo bolt {D) and
new sealing washers (E).
7. lnstallthe hose onto the hose bracket on the bodv
with a new hose clip (A).
10 x 1.0 mm15 N.mi (1.5 kgf.m,
! 1t tbt.ftl
Connect the brake line to the brake hose.
After installing the brake hose, bleed the brake
system (see page l9-8).
Do the following checks:
. Check the brake hose and line joint for leaks, and
tighten if necessary.. Check the brake hoses for interference and
twisting.
9.
10.
19-25

ABS Modulator-Control Unit Removal and lnstallation
NOTE:. Donotspill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the painU if brakefluidgetsonthepaint,washitoff
immediately with water.. Becareful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.. To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel orequivalent
malenal.
Removal
'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Pull upthelock(A) oftheABScontrol unit3lPconnector(B),thendisconnecttheconnector.
FLARE NUTl5 N.m (1.5 kgt.m,11 lbt.ftl
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CII mm NUT8.8 N.m {0.9 kgl m.6.5lbf ft)
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19-57

Door Weatherstrip Replacement
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the door.. Use a clip remover to remove the clips.
1. At the A-pillar, remove the door stop mounting bolt
(A).
Fastener Locations
A>:Bott, 1 B>:Clip,1 C>:Clip, 18
Detach the clips (8, C), then remove the door
weatherstrip (D).
Install the weatherstrip in the reverse order of
removal and note these items:
. Replace any damaged clips.. Make sure the weatherstrip is installed ln the
holder (E) securely.. Apply liquid thread lock to door stop mounting
bolt before installation.. Check for water leaks (see step 7 on page 20-'121.. Test-drive and check for wind noase.
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Door Glass Adjustment
NOTE:. Check the weatherstrips and glass run channelfor
damage or deterioration, and replace them if
necessary.. Wipe the run channel clean with a shop towel.. Lubricate the run channel with Shin-Etsu grease
P/N 08798-9013.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Remove these items:
. Door panel (see page 20-4). Plastic cover {see page 20'2)
3. Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the
glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.
B6x1.0mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2lbf.ft)
Push the glass against the channel (C), then tighten
the glass mounting bolts.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
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20-11