Ball joints HONDA CIVIC 2003 7.G Workshop Manual

18.
19.
Remove the drive belt (see page 4-26).
Remove the lvC line mounting bolt.
20. Remove the radiator cap.
21. Raise the hoist to full height.
22. Remove the front tires/wheels.
23. Remove the splash shield.
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24. Loosen the drain plug in the radiatorto drain the
engine coolant (see page 10-6).
25. Drain the transmission fluid (see page 13'3).
26. Drain the engine oil {see page 8-5).
27. Disconnect the stabilizer links (see page 18-18).
28. Disconnect the suspension lower arm ball joints
(see step 3 on page 18-19).
29. Remove the driveshafts {see page 16-3). Coat all
precision finished surfaces with clean engine oil.
Tie plastic bags over the driveshaft ends.
30. Disconnect the air fuel ratio {4,/F) sensor connector
(A) and secondary heated oxygen sensor
(secondary HO2S) connector (B), then remove the
three way catalytic converter {TWC) assembly {C).
31. Remove the lower hose.
(cont'd)
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Engine Assembly
18.
Engine Installation {cont'dl
10 x 1.25 mm33 N.m {3.i1kgf.m,25 tbt.ftl
19.
20.
Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints (see
step 6 on page 18-19).
Connect the stabilizer links (see page 18-18).
Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (A); use new gaskets (B) and new self-
locking nuts {C).
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21.
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8 x 1.25 mm22N.m |.2.2kgl m,16 tbt.ft)
Connect the air fuel ratio (4,/F) sensor connector (D)
and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary
HO2S) connector (E).
Install the lower radiator hose.
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23. Installthe splash shield.
24.
25.
26.
Lower the hoist.
Installthe drive belt.
Installthe A,/C line mounting bolt.
6 x '!.0 mm9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbt.ftl
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1.
OilPan Removal
Drain the engine oil (see page 8-5).
lf the engine is still in the vehicle, remove the
subframe.
-1 Attach the chain hoist to the engine (see step
35 on page 5-6).-2 Disconnectthe suspension lower arm balljoints (see step 3 on page 18-19).-3 Remove the rear mounl mounting bolts (see
step 39 on page 5-7).-4 Remove the front mount mounting bolt (see
step 40 on page 5-7).-5 Use a marker to make alignment marks on the
reference lines that align with the centers of
the rear subframe mounting bolts. Remove the
front subframe (see step 43 on page 5-8).
Remove the bolts/nuts securing the oil pan.
Drive an oil pan seal cutter between the oil pan and
cylinder block.
5. Cut the oil panseal bystrikingthesideofthecutter
to slide the cutter along the oil pan.
6. Remove the oil pan.
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Engine Block
Oil Pan Installation (cont'dl
6. lf the engine is still in the vehicle, install the
subframe,
-1 Installthe subframe. Align the reference lines
on the subframe with the bolt head center, then
tighten the bolts (see step 5 on page 5-10).-2 Tighten the front mounting bolt (see step 6 onpage 5-10).-3 Tighten the rear mount mounting bolts (see
step 7 on page 5-11).-4 Connect the suspension lower arm ball joints
(see step 6 on page 18-19).
7. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine with oil.
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Transmission End Grankshaft Seal
Installation - In Car
Special Tools Required. Driver 07749-0010000. Oil seal driver attach ment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100
'1. Dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
2. Use the special tools to drive a new oil seal
squarely into the block to the specified installed
height.
07749-0010000
and oil seal (B).
Oil Seal Installed Height:
5.5 6.5 mm 10.22-0.26 in.l
5.5 6.5 mml0.22- O.26 in .l
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Measure the distance between the crankshaft (A)
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Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection
Check for looseness,and binding.
TIE.ROD LOCKNUTSCheck for looseness.
BOOTInspect Ior damage and deterioration.
12 mm BOLTSInspect for looseness.
STEERING COLUMNInspect for loose columnmounting hardware
STEERING GEARBOXInspect for loose mounting hardware.GEARBOX MOUNTING CUSHIONSInspect for deterioration.
STEERING JOINTSCheck for loose ioint bolts,and loose or binding ioints.
TIE.ROD ENO BALL JOINTlnsoect tor looseness,binding, and damage.
BALLJOINT BOOTInspect for damage and deterioration.
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Front and Rear Suspension
WheelAlignment
The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front
toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments
are interrelated to each other. For example, when you
adjust the toe, the camber changes. Therefore, you
must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you
adjust the camber or toe.
Pre-Alignment Checks
For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel
alignment, do these checks:
1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect
measurement.
Make sure the suspension is not modified.
Check the tire size and tire pressure
Tire size:
Front/rear: 195/60R15
Tire pressure:
Front: 230 kPa {2.3 kgf/cm',33 psil
Rear: 210 kPa |'2.1 kgf/cm', 30 psi)
Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a wheel
with your hands, and move it up and down and
right and left to check for wobbling),
2.
3.
Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to
stabilize the suspension.
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Front Caster lnspection
Use commerciallv available comDuterized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment
(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
eouioment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the caster angle. lf the caster angle is not within
the specification, check for bent or damaged
susoensron comoonents.
Front caster angle: 1'40't 1"
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Service Manual lndex
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NOTE: Referto the lollowing listto look up A/C Pressure Switch CircuitDTCS, symptoms, fuses, connectors, wire Troubleshooting ......... ...-.-....-...-.-.-....-..21-32 Bharnesses, specifications, maintenanceschedules, and general serviceinlormation:
DTC Troubleshooting Indexes
A/C Signal CircuitTroubleshooting.........................-...... 11-'133 Back-up Light SwitchTest .......................................................... 13'3A/F lAir Fuel Ratiol SensorABS/TCS Components ........................ 19-34 Replacement ....................................... 1 1-113 Back-up Li9ht3EPS Components ................................. '17-22 Circuit DiagramFueland Emissions11-i A-Dillar Corner Trim
ABS Indicator Circuit
Heating/Ventilation ................................ 21-9 Replacement ...............-.....-..............-.... 20,96 Ball Joint BootssRS ........................................................ 23-28Replacement ......
... 19-52 Ball Joints
22-75
18 16
Remova1.............-.......... . ...........18-10Symptom Troubleshooting Indexes TroubleshootingABS/TCSComponents........................ 19 35Cruise Control System ..........................4 38 ABS Modulator-contml UnitEPS Components ................................. 17-23 Bemoval/lnstallation ............................ 19-57 BettervFan Controls10,12
Accessory Powor Socket Front
Blowor Pow€r Transistor
.......22 50
Blower UnitRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 21-39
Fuel and Em issions .............................. 11-10 ABS/TCS ComoonentsHeating/Ventilation..............................21 10 Component Location Index ................. 19-30 Beverage Holder
SRS ........................................................ 23'30 CircuitDiaqram.......................... 19'42Blower MotorReplacement .....21 41
21-38
Power 0istribution ...............................22-46 TesVReplacement .............................. 22'149Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............... 22 45Under-hood Fuse/Belay Box ...............22 44 Accessory Power Sockets
Fuse/Relay lndexes
(to harness)
Connector and Wire Harness lndexesComponent Connectors
Circuit Oiagram .................................. 22-149
Air Cleaner......2214 Rep1acemen1.....................................11-162
Air MixControl MotorMeintenence section .................... Section 3 Replacement ......................................... 21'34 Brake CelipersTest......................21-34 Overhaul19-14,23Gene.al lnlormation section........ Section 1
21.57
Airbag. Driver's
Ahernator FR Signal CircuitTroubleshooting .... .........-..........11 134
AntennaReplacement
Inspection ............................................. 19-24Rep|acement................. .................... 19-25
Bieke Meder Cylinder
Irake Discs
A
Replacement ....................................... 23 1 'l3 Inspection .................... ................... 19-13,22Repair ...........-...................................... 23 1 16Brake Fluid Level SwitchAirbag. Front Passenger's TestBeplacement....................................... 23-1 14AIC Brake LightsComponent Location fndex ...................21-3 Altemator CircuitDiagram....................................22-74Description.....................................-....21'1'l Beplacement ................ ........................... 4 29CircuitDiagram....................................21-14 Overhaul .................................................4-30 Brake Lines and Hoses
19.10
A/C CompressolReplacement .......-...-............................. 21 -41
A/C Compr€ssor ClulchRep1acement......................................... 19-15.........22-103 Inspection ............................................. 19-16Inspecton........Overhaul ..........
A/C CondenserReplacement,.,
21-442l-49 Audio Unit
Replacement
Brake PadsRemoval/lnstallation .. ........................22-100 Inspection/Rep1acement................ 19-11,20A/C Compressor Clutch CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 21-30 Audio Unit Connector Brake Pedal22101 Adjustment..............19,6ArfC Comoressor Relief ValvcReplacement ..........-...-.......................... 21-51 Audio/Entertainment
A/C Compr$sor Thermal Protector Circuit DiagramReplacement............-............................ 21-51
Component Location In dex .................22-9A Test .......-.............. 22-84Breke Pedal Posilion Switch
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Clrcuit11-137
.....21 52
A/C Condenser Fan CircuitTroubleshooting ................... . . . . . .....21-28
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Troubleshooting
(cont'd)