Rear suspension HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Owner's Manual

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).
8.
9.
18-33

Rear Suspension
IDamper/Spring Replacement
Exploded View
DAMPER SPRINGCheck for weakenedcompression and damage.
9-----.---.-.I€tI -= SELF-LoCK|NG NUTt=J 10 x 1.25 mm29 N m {3.0 kgf.m,22 lbf.ft}Replace.
DAMPER MOUNlINGCOLLAR
DUST COVER
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n BUMP sroP PLArE
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/t \BUMP STOPCheck tor weaknessand damage.
OAMPER UNITCheck for oil leaks,gas leaks, and smoothoperation,
18-34

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.
18-36
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,
,, '161 7fi)1,, "
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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.

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

Wheel Sensor Inspection
1.
2.
Inspect the front and rear pulsers for chipped or
damaged teeth.
Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor and
the pulser all the way around while rotating the
pulser. Remove the rear brake disc to measure the
gap on the rear wheel sensor. lf the gap exceeds
1.0 mm (0.04 in.), check for a bent suspension arm.
Standard:
Front; 0.4- 1.0 mm (0.02-0.04 in.)
Rear: 0.2 1.0 mm (0.01 0.04 in.l
Front:
0.4 '1.0 mm10.02 0.0'l in.l
I
t
Bear:
0.2 1.0 mm{0.01 0.04 in.}
Wheel Sensor Replacement
NOTE: Inslall the sensors carefully to avoid twisting the
wtres.
Front:
6 mm BOLT9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbf.ftl
6 mm BOLT9.8 N.m{1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ftl
Rear:
6 mm BOLT9.8 N.m11.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
WHEEL SENSOR
6 mm BOLT9.8 N.m(1.0 kgf'm,7.2 rbr.ft)
19-59

Service Manual Index
(cont'dl
Gauge A3semblyReplacement......................................... 22 64
Gaug€sComponent Location Index ..........-...... 22 54How-to lnformation ........................22-56Circuit Diagram22-54
Heater Valve CableAdjustment ...................... .................... ?1-46
High Mount Brake Light8ep|acement......................................... 22 82
Hood
lmmobilizer SystemComponent Location In dex .............. 22-162
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Description
Genoral Information(See seclion 1)
Glove BoxRemoval/1nsta11ation .......................-.... 20-63
GrilleReplacement...........-............................. 20-94
Hood lnsulatorReplacement......................................... 20-89
Hood LatchRep1acement................... ..........20 108
Hood Opener CableComponentLocation Index ..............20 105Replacement ................ . . ........... .....20 106
Hood SealBeplacement.-...........................-........... 20-88
HornTesVReplacement . . ................ ...... 22-122
CircuitDiagram ...........................22-164Troubleshooting ............................ 22,165
Inner Fender, FronlRepf acemenl....................................... 20-102
Inside Rearview MirrorReplacement..........-.............................. 20 16
Instrument PanelRemoval/1nsta11ation................. ....... 20-59
Intake Air Bypass ControlThermal ValveTesr................................ ..... ..11-161
Intake Air SystemComponent Location Index ...-.-........ 11-159
Intake ManitoldRemoval/1nsta11ation ................................ I 2
lntermediate Shaft AssemblyRemova1 ................-.-...-......................... 16-19Disassemb|y................... ... ......-.... 16,20Resassemb|y ........................................ 16 22Installation .........-...-.............................. 16-24
Keyless Entry Transmitter
Adjuslment
H
Adiustment .......
Hatch Handle
Horn SwitchTest ............-........
HornsComponent Location IndexCirc!it Diagram
H02S. SecondaryReplacement
..............22-120Replacement
22-122
22 12120-110
20-'110Hatch LatchReplacement$
K
Hatch Latch Switch
.... 11 113
HubsReplacement. ... .................................. 1A 26Test
Test
Replacement
Hatch Support StrutsBeplacement.....
Hatch WeatherstrioReplacement....
Hazard Warning Switchtest
ldle ControlSystemComponentLocation Index .............. 11-129Inspection,.,.........-.......,.,.,,,,,,.,,,.,.,..... 1'l 138
lgnition CoillslBemoval/lnstallation ...............-.............. 4 18
22-161Test ...................................................... 22 161
Keyless Entry/Security Alarm SystemComponenl Location Index .............. 22 150Circuil Diagram ................. . .............. 22 151
Keyless Receiver Unitlnput Test ............................................ 22-153
Knock SensorReplacement......-................................ 1 1 115
KnucklesReplacementFront Suspensron ............................. 18-1 1Rear Suspension ........ .................-... 18-28
Repair ...............
H.tch Lock Actuator22-159
Hatch Lock CylinderRep|acement....................................... 20,111
Hatch SpoilerIAT {lntake Air Temperature} SensorReplacement.,.........-...'11 115
20-91
20-92
.................... 22_88lgnition Key LightTest,,.,,,,.,...,......-.
H6adlightAdjustmentlgnition Key Switch
....................... 22-91
....................... 22-91..22-78TestReQ\ace$entlgnition SwitchTest .,,,.,.,.,,,,.,.,.......22-53License Plate LightReplacement...........-... - ... .....22-83
License TrimReplacement..................-...-..........-....... 20-98
Lights, ExteriorComponent Localion Index.................22 68
Lights,InteriorComponent Location Index................. 22-94CircuitDiagram .. .. ...... .... 22-95
HcadlightsCircuit Diagram .............................. 22-71, 72
HeadlinerRemoval/lnstallalion ............................ 20-54
Heater ControlPanelRemoval/1nsta11ation ............................ 21-38
Heater Control Power and Ground CircuitsTroubfeshooting......... .......................21-27
lgnition SystemComponent Location Index ................... 4-15CircuitDia9ram .................................... 4'161nspection ............................................... 4-17
lmmobilizer Control Unit-Receiver
J
22-161

Service Manual lndex
(cont'dl
Power Window Switch, Passenger'slnput Test .............-......
Replacement...,-.-.-...,..
Radialor Cap
Rocker Arm AssemblyRemovalD;sassembly/Reassembly
Specifications6-26 (See section 2)22-13022 13222-133..................... 6-27
ComponentLocation Index ..............22 124Circuit Dia9ram .................. ............... 22 125
Ouaner Window Glass8ep1acement ......................................... 20-29
lnstallation6-38
Rocker ArmsTestInspecton6-28
Roof MoldingsReplacement
Seat BeltsComponent Location Index ................... 23-3
Seat 8ehs, FrontReplacementrnspec!on
sRsComponent Location Index ................. 23-13Description ....................................... 23-31Circuit D;agram ... .... ...........2334lnspection/Replacemenl ................... 23 1 126-7
SRS lndicator CircuilTroubleshooting
Startel
Stabilizer BarReplacementFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Stabilizer LinksRemoval/lnstallationFront SuspensionRear Suspension
23 105oSRS UnitReplacement..-.................................... 23-122s
R
1A-1718-30
18 1818-31RadiatorTest......23-9
23-1Replacement ...........
Radiator and Condenser FansCommon CircuitTroubleshooling......... ..... .........21 29
10-310-10Seat Behs, RearReplacement
Seat Cover, FrontReplacement
Seat Cushion Cover, R6ar10-3Replacement
ReplacementTest
Test
20-75
20-84
Overhaul
Starter SolenoidTest..-.-...4-7
Radiator Fan AssemblyTestSeat, Driver'sRemovaf/lnstaf lation ............................ 20 1 1Disassembly/Reassemb1y ................... 20-73
Sedt, Faont Passenger'sDisassembly/Reassemb1y ................... 20-74
Seat, RearRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20-80
Seat-back Cover, Reer
Starting SystemComponent Location Index...............-..... 4-3CircuitDia9ram ........................................ 4 4
\'{........................ r0-4
Radiator Fan CircuitTroubleshooting
Radiator Fan SwhchReplacementTest
Radiator Fan Switch CircuitTroubleshooting
Rear Air OutletReplacement
Circuil DiagramTest
Rear Window D€rogger WiresRepair
RearWindow GlassReplacement
Troubleshooting10-14
10-1710-17
10 16
17 -3
11-4
17-9
SteeringComponent Location Index................-..Inspectaon ...................
Steering ColumnRemoval/lnstallationReplacementInspection11 11
17-5117 5517 63
20 68
Seat-back Latch, ReaI2Q-104Replacement
Seat-back Striker. RearReplacement
Steering GearboxRemovalOverhaulRear Window DefoggerComponentLocalion Index ..............22 104lnstallation
Steering Hanger BeamReplacement
Steering LinkageInspefiron
Steering LockReplacement
Steering Rack GuideAdiustment
22-10522 106
22-106
SeatsComponent Location Index....-............ 20-70
Shift ForksInspectton13,21
20-25
2l-3621 36
21 25
Disassembly/Reassembly ................... 13-22
Shitt Lever TrimRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20 61
.....11-12
SecirculationReplacementControl Motor17-13Test.....
Recirculation Control Motor CircuitTroubleshooting
Side Airbag, Drivel'sReplacement
Side lmpact SensorsReplacement
Spark Plugs
23-115
23 123
Side Marker LightRep1acement......................................... 22-A3
17417-6Disassembly/Reassembly ..................... 17 71nsta11ation .............................................. 17-8
SublramesReplacement
Removal
RefrigerantReplacement ..-.-.-...................... 21 53, 54, 55Test ........................................................ 21-56
Retrigerant OilReplacement...............................-........... 21-6. .._..4_19
20 112

SuspensionAdjustment................-............................184 VComponent Location Index................. 20-17
Windshield GlessReplacement............-..............-............. 20 19
Synchro Ring, Triple-coneInspection...............-..........................1339 ValveGuides
Synchro SleeveInspectaon/Reassemb1y ....................... 13 39
Inspection ............-.-................................ 6 32Beplacement ..........-................................ 6 33 Wiper Intermittent Control Unit,Rear WindowInput Test
T
Valve SeatsRepair ...................................................... 6 35.....22-134
WiDer Motor, Rear WindowRep1acement....................................... 22-1 46Adjustment .-.-.......Removal ...-...-......................................-... 6-31 WiDer Motor, windshield6-9
.....6-32 Test.......-..........-.....-.............................22-143Taillight
ThermostaiTest ........................
Inspec!on
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit
VTC System
Wiper/WasheI
Wi.ing System
10 4 Troubleshooting .....-... ..........................22-65 Component Location In dex ..............22-134Replacement.....-...-....... ...................... 10 IvssThrottle BodyTest ..................Removal/lnstallation .. . . . . . .. ... 11-'165 VTC ActuatorDisassembly/Feassemb|y................-11-166 Inspection
Circuit Diagram .......................... 22-136, 131
Replacement -.............. ............ .............22 61 Wiper/Washor SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22-1 40
.................68 WireHarnesses
11-160
Replacement ........................................... 6 24 (Seefirstpageofthislndex)Throttle CableAdjustment ...... ...-.................... 11163 VTC Oil ConlrolSolenoid ValveRemoval/1nsta11ation..........................11164 Removal....-...-... |1-127 HowtoIn{ormation ...............................223Belay and Control UnitLocations .-....-.............. -.-.-....- 22-7, 4, 1 1, 12Beplacement.........-............................... 1767 ComponentLocationlndex.............. 11-117Tie-rod Ball Joint Boots
lnstallation
Replacement
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
tsTiming/Cam ChainVTEC Solenoid Valve...612 Femoval/lnspection....-......................11-128................ 6 15
Timing/Cam Chain Auto-tensionelRemoval/1nsta11ation..............................6-19 W
Troubleshooting{See first page ot this Index)
Turn Signal Light
Timing/Cam Chain CaseOil SealInstallation......................-......................6,21 Washer Fluid Level SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22 1 44Trailing ArmsRemoval/lnstallation .............. . . . . ..... 18 33 Washer Fluid ReservoirReplacement ....................................... 22-1 46tnmComponent Location lndex ................- 20 49 Washer Motor, WindshieldRemoval/lnstallation ..-.......20 50,51,52,53 Test -..............-.............. ........................22 144
Washer Tube, WindshieldReplacement......-...-............................ 22 1 47
W.ter Outlet.........22 A4 Installation ..................-........................... '10-9
InputTest........22-87 lnstallation................ 10IWeter Passage
Wheels andTires
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Water PumpComponent Location In dex .................22 85 Inspection ........................... .. . . . ....... 10 5Circu it Diagram ................-................... 22-86 Replacement .-......................................... 10 5
U
WheelBearingsInspec|ion ....................................... ....... 18 8
Wheel Speed SensorsInspection ..-..,.,.,,.,,,,,.,.,,,...................... 19-59Replac€ment ........-....... . . . . . . .. -.... 19-59UndeFdash Fuse/R€lay BoxRemoval/lnstaf lation ............................ 22-49
Upper ArmsRemoval/|nsta11ation................. ... 18-32
],sInspect|on