1997 HONDA CIVIC rear suspension

Rear Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ('gg 2D Si and Si-R models)
CAUTION:
. Roplace the self-locking nut after removal.' The vehicle should be on the gtound before any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounts or bushing are tightened.
NOTE:
' Make sure the toe adjusting borts on the compensator arm are insta|ed in the same direction.. "t UP L" or "t UP LH G" or "t Up LK" or "l Up LS,, is stamped on the left upper arm and ,,t Up R,, or "t Up RH G,,"i UP RK" or "t UP RS" on the right upper arm.. The right and left compensator arm are symmeticar. Install sothe"upr"markpointstothefront.. After installing the suspension arm, check the wheel atignment and adiust if necessary,
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54Nm155kgl.m,,rc lbf.ftl
8 rhm BOLTS22 N.m {2.2 kgf.m, 16 tbtfrlSTABILIZER BUSHTNG
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 rnm54 N.m {5.5 kgt m, iro lbf.ft)
STAEILIZER BARCheck for bending or damage.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm64 N m {5.5 kgf.m,47 lbtftl
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 *gf.m,
and
UPPER ARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationAlign the stabitizer markwith the end ot the stabilizer bushing.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgt.m, a0 lbtftl
stLrcoNEUPPER ARM BUSHINGiO lbf.ftl
TRAILING ARMCheck for bending and
EOLTS10 x 1.25 mm39 N m ll kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
UPPER ARMCheck for b€nding or damage.#@lstLtcoNECOMPENSATOR ARM BUSHING
COMPENSATORARM BUSHINGCheck for deteriorationand damage.
FLANGE NUTr '1.25 mm29 N.m {3.0 ksl.m,22 lbtft}Belore tightening the flange nut,position the ball joint pinin the middle ol its range oftravel, with the suspension undervehicle load.
LOWER ARMCheck for damage-
BUSHING
FLANGE BOLTl0 x 1.25 mm6l N.m 16.5 kg{.m, a7 lbt.ftl
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1,25 mm64 N.m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
SELF.LOCKNG NUT
LOWER ARM
-GrstltcoNE10 x 1.25 mm 29 N.m (3.0 ksl.m, 22 tbtfrlReplace.Hold the ball ioinl pin using a hex w.enct.and tighten the selfjocking nut.
STABILIZEB LINK
LOWER ARM BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damaoe.' See page 18 25 for bushing replaciement.
' Check for bending and damage.. Check the bushing for deterioration ano oamage.
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Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit Replacement (cont'dl
NOTE: Disc type {'99 2D Si and Si-R modets)
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of vehicle, and support it with safetystands in the proper locations {see section 1).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
4. Pull the parking brake lever up.
5. Remove the hub cap.
6. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, thenremove the nut. SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mrn181 N.m (18.5 kgf'm, 134lbf.fi)Replace.NOT€:. Eefore installing the spindle nut,apply engine oil to the seatingsurface of the nut.. After tightening, use a drift tostake the spindle nut shoulderagainst the spindle.
lFor vehictes \\with drum brakes;/
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm108 N.m
I I 1 kgt m, 80 lbf.ftl
HUB CAPReplace-NOTE: Take care not to damage the hub untton disassembly.
Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.7.
6 mm BRAKE DISCRETAINING SCBEWS9.8 N.m 11.0 kgl.m, 7 lbf.frl
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8.
9.
Release the parking brake lever.
Remove the brake drum, hub unit bearing, andspindle washer lfor vehicles with drum brakes).
BRAKE DRUM
SPINDI-E WASHER
10. Remove the 6 mm flange bolts and caliper shield.
CALIPER SHIELOCheck for bending and damage.
6 mm FLANGE BOLTS9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf,ft)

Rear Damper
Removal
1. Bemove the rear wheels (see page 1g-22).
2. Remove the speaker cover and speaker (Hatchback).
Sedan and Coupe: Remove the trunk side panel (see
section 20).
3. Remove the two flange nuts.
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm
4. Remove
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1,25 mm
Remove the flange bolt that connects the lower armto the trailing arm.
the flange bolt from the damper.
FLANGE BOLT'10 x 1 .25 mm
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6. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper.

Rear Damper
Ilnstallation
'1. Lower the rear suspension, and position the
damper with the spring stop pointed toward the left
SPRING STOP
2. Loosely installthe two flange nuts
FLANGE NUTS10 x 1.25 mm49 N.m (5 kgf.m, 36 lbt'ft)
Tighten these nuts in
step 7.
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3. Loosely install the flange bolts.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf m, 40 lbt'ft1
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1 .25 mm54 N.m {5.5 kgf.m,/r0 lb{.ft|
7.
Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack until the
vehicle just lifts off the safety stand.
!@@ Tne floor iacx must be securelY Posi-
tionod or peFonal iniury may rssull
Tighten the flange bolts.
Tighten the two flange nuts on top of the damper to
the specified torque.
Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if neces-
sary (see page 18-4).
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ABS Control Unit
Pulsers/Wheel
Sensors
Replacement
1. Remove the right side kick panel.
2. Disconnect the ABS control unit connecrors.
3. Remove the ABS control unit,
4. lnstall the ABS control unit in the reverse order of
removal,
CONNECTORS
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Inspection
Check the front and rear pulser for chipped or dam-aged teeth.
Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor andpulser all the way around while rotating the pulser.
Slandard: 0.4 - 1.0 mm (0.02 - 0.04 in,
NOTE; lf the gap exceeds 1.0 mm (0.04 in), theprobability is a distorted suspension arm which
should be replaced.
Dbc brake typo
0.{ - 1.0 mm(0.02 - 0.04 in)
Drum brake typ6
1.