1996 HONDA CIVIC tools

Front Suspension
L
Lower Ball Joint Replacement
Remove the knuckle (see page 18-11).
Remove the boot by prying the set ring off.
Check the boot for deterioration and damage.
replace if necessary.
Install the special tools onto the ball joint and tight-
en the casfle nut.
Position the special tools over
shown. then set the assembly in
ball joint out of the knuckle,
BALL JOINT REMOVER/INSTALLER07965 - SB00r00
CASTLE NUT
the ball joint as
a vise. Press the
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BALL JOINT REMOVER BASE07JAF - SH20200
Place the ball joint in position by hand.
Install the special tools over the ball joint as shown,
then press the ball joint in.
BALL JOINT INSTALLEB BASE07965 - 5800200
BALL JOINT HOUSING SURFACE
18-16
8. Install the ball joint boot and set ring using the spe-
cial tool (see page 18-16).
ADJUSTING BOLTAdjust rhe depth byturning the bolt.
Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal,
and pay particular attention to the following items:
. Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots
when installing the knuckle,
. Torque all mounting hardware to the specified
torque values.
. Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque speci-
fications. then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. Install new cotter pins into the castle nuts after
torquang.
. Avoid twisting the sensor wires when installing
the wheel sensor.
. Before installing the brake disc. clean the mating
surfaces of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.
. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating sur-
face of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary {see page 18-4).

Front Damper
!Ball Joint Boot RePlacement
1.Remove the set ring and the boot.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the boot installa-
tion section with grease.
Pack the interior of the boot and lip with grease
EALL PIN TAPERED SECTION
EOOT INSTALLATION SECTION
Wipe off the grease.BOOT INSTALLATION SECTION
Wipe off the grease.
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3. Wipe the grease off the sliding surface of the ball
pin and pack with fresh grease.
CAUTION:
. Keep grease off the boot installation section and
the tapeled section of the ball pin.
5.
. Do not allow dust, dirt, or other toreign materi-
als to enter the boot.
Install the boot into the groove of the boot installa-
tion section securely, then bleed the atr.
Install the upper and lower ball joint boot set rings
using the special tools as follows:
Lower ball joint: Adiust the special tool with the
adjusting bolt until the end of the tool aligns with
the groove on the boot. Slide the set ring over the
tool and into Position.
BALL JOINTAOJUSTING BOLTAdjust the depth by
turning the bolt.BOOT CLIPGUIDE
4.
UPPER EALLJOINT EOOT:07GAG - SD40700LOWER BALLJOINT BOOT:07974 - SA50700
CAUTION: After installing the boot, check the ball
pin tapsrod section fol grease contamination and
wipe it if necessary.lt
18-17
Removal
l. Remove the front wheels (see page 18-11).
2, Remove the damper pinch bolt trom the top of
damper fork.
DAMPER FORK
OAMPERFORKBOLT
OAMPERPINCHAOLT10 x 1.25 mm
SELF-LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.
Remove the damper fork bolt and self-locking nut
from the bottom of the damper fork, then remove
damper fork.
Remove the damper by removing the two nuts
DAMPER

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Conventional Brake
Speciaf Tools .............19'2
Component Locations
lndex ................ ...... 19-3
Inspection and Adiustment
Brake System Rubber Parts
and Brake Booster ...........,.,............. 19-4
Brake Pedal ............ 19-5
Parking Brake ........ 19-6
Bleeding ................. 19-7
Front Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement .......... 19-8
Front Erake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection ................... 19-12
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... 19-12
Front Brake Caliper
Disassembly .......... 19'13
Reassembly ........... 19-16
Master Cylinder/Brake Booster
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-21
Pushrod Clearance Adiustment ...... 19-22
Brake Booster Inspection ................ 19-23
Rear Brake Pads
Inspection and Replacement ,,........ 19-24
Rear Brake Disc
Disc Runout lnspection ................... 19-26
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection .......... 19-26
Rear Brake Caliper
Disassembly ...........19-27
Reassembly ........." 19-31
Rear Drum Brake
Index/lnspection .............................. 19-35
Inspection ....,.,....... 19-36
Brake Shoe Disassembly ..............." 19-37
Brake Shoe Reassembly ...............'.. 19-37
Brake Hoses/Lines
Inspection/Torque Specifications ..... 19-39
Hose Replacement ........................... 19-40
Parking Brake Cable
lnspection and Replacement ........,. 19-41
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Special Tools
Ref. No. I Tool Numbo]DescriplionOty I Page Reference
o07HAE - SG00100
07JAG - SD40100
07914 - SA50001
Brake Spring Compressor
Pushrod Adjustment Gauge
Snap Ring Pliers
19-28, 33
19-22
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19-2

Front Brake Disc
Disc Runout Inspection
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2.
Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19,8).
Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks.
Clean the disc thoroughly and remove all rust.
Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold
the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial
indicator as shown, and measure the runout at
10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Disc Runout:
Service Limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 inl
WHEEL NUT ANOPLAIN WASHER'108 N.m(11 kg{.m, 80 lbf.ft)
lf the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish thebrake disc with an on-car brake lathe, The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-way Manufacturing Co.and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this operation.
Max. Refinish Limit: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)
NOTE: A new disc should be refinished if its runout
is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
19-12
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
Inspection
1.Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the
vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove
the front wheels.
Remove the brake pads (see page 19-8).
Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at
eight points, approximately 45" apart and 10 mm(0.4 in) in from the outer edge of the disc.
Brake Dbc Thickn6s:
Standlrd: 20.9 - 21.8 mm (0.82 - 0.86 in)
Max. Refinishing Limit: 19.0 mm 10.75 inl
NOTE: Replace the brake disc if the smallest mea-
surement is less than the max. refinishinq limit.
Brake Disc Parallelism: 0.015 mm (0.fit06 in) max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference
between the thickness measurements.
lf the disc is beyond the service limit for parallelism,
refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
The Kwik-Lathe produced by Kwik-Way Manufac-
turing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered
by Snap-on Tools Co. are approved for this opera-
tion.
NOTE: See section 18 for brake disc reDlacement.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABSI
Special Tools ............. 19-44
Component Locations ......................... 19-45
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Features/Construction ..................., 19-46
Operation ............... 19-47
Circuit Diagram ......... 19-50
ABS Control Unit Terminal
Arrangement ......... 19-52
Troubleshooting Precautions ............. 19-54
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Indication ........... 19-56
DTC Erasure ........... 19-57
Symptom-to System Chart ............. 19-58
Troubleshooting
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Come On ............ 19-60
ABS Indicator Light Does Not
Go Off ............................................ 19-62
Wheel Sensor ........ 19-64
Solenoid ................. 19-60
ABS Pump Motor ............................. 19-68
Main Relay ............. 19-71
lgnition Voltage .... 19-73
Central Processing Unit {CPU} ........ 19-74
Modulator Unit
Removal/lnstallation ....................... 19-75
ABS Control Unit
Replacement ......... 19-76
Pulsers/Wheel Sensors
Inspection .............. 19-76
Wheel Sensor Replacement ............ 19-77
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Special Tools
Ret. No. I Tool Number I Description I O,V I page Reference
(!) I 07PM- 0010100 I SCS Service Connector t I 19_s6
19-44

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement (cont'dl
Door molding removal:
The following materials and tools are required to repairthe door moldings.
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools;
a Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel. Infrared dryer
. Film
. Putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands,
Remove the door panel, and pull back the plastic
cover,
Apply protective tape on and around the molding.
3. Release the clips from inside of the door. Carefullvcut the adhesive tape with a knife or cutter whilepulling the edge of the molding away trom the dooras shown.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch or bend the mold-Ing.
1.
KNIFE
DOOR MOLDING
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20-104
Door molding installation:
1. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings assnown.
[\\\l : Adhesive tape tocations60 mm4D: t2 t i^l
40 mm11.6 in)
Forward L
REAR DOOR
2Dl3Dl
CLIPHOLDER
100 mm(3.94 inl1,050 mm 141.34 inl
Forward !
DOOR MOLDING
DOOR MOLDING
5 mm {0.2 inl
ADHESIVE TAPEThickness: 1.2 mm 10.05 in)
Installthe clips on the molding.
Heat the bonding surface of the door and doormolding with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104 - 140"F (40 - 60.C)Molding: 68 - 86"F (20 - 30.C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-tion of the molding.
Align the molding with the clip locations, and setthe molding. Lightly push on the molding until itsedge is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the motding withinthe first 24 hours after installation.
Reassemble all removed pans.