1998 HONDA CIVIC mount

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Front Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerized four
wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Check the tire pressure.
Center steering wheel spokes.
Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight
a head.
Front toe: lN 1 1 2 mm llN l/16 r 1/16 inl
- lf adjustment is required, go on to step 4.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equrpmenr.
Loosen the tie-rod locknuts, and turn both tie-rods
in the same direction until the front wheels are in
straight ahead position.
TIE.ROD LOCKNUT'14 x 1.5 mm
4.
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6.
Turn both tie-rods equally until the toe readang on
the turning radius gauge is correct.
After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts.
NOTE: Reposition the tie-rod boot if it is twisted or
displaced.
4,1 N.m {4.5 kgf.m, 33 lb{.ft)
2.
Rear Toe Inspection/Adiustment
NOTE: Use commercially-available computerjzed Iour
wheel alignment equjpment to measure wheel align-
ment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow
the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release parking brake.
NOTE:
a Measure difference in toe measurements wlth
the wheels pointed straight ahead.
. if the parking brake is engaged, you may get an
incorrect readang,
Rear toe-in: 2 11 mm ttltollllS int
- lf adjustment is required, go to step 2.
- lf no adjustment is required, remove alignment
equipment.
Before adjustment, note the locations of adiusting
bolts on the right and left compensator arms
Loosen the adjusting bolts, and slide the compen
sator arm in or out. as shown, to adjust the toe
ADJUSTING BOLT10 x 1.25 mm
In CoMPENSAToR ARM
4. Tighten the adiusting bolts
. Example:
After the rear toe inspection, the wheel is 2 mm
(0.08 in) out of the specification.- Move the arm so the adjusfing bolt moves 2 mm
(0.08 in) inward trom the position recorded before the
adjustment.- The distance the adjusting bolt is moved should be
equal to the amount out-of-specification.
64 N.m 16.5 ksf m, 47 lbtft)
18-5

Front Suspension
Suspension Arms Replacement ('96 - 99 models)
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground betore any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off any dirt, oil or grease on the threads before tightening the fasteners.. The right and left damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is marked with "AL" while the rightdamper fork is marked with "AR'
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SO1-L" while the right upperarm is marked with "SOl-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adjust the location of the link with the sus-pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front ofthe vehicle.. After installing the suspension arm, ch eck the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mm54 N.m 15.5 kgl.m,40 tbf.ftl
STAEILIZER ENDRUBBER BUSHING
BALL JOINT BOOT. Check for deterioration and damage.. See page 18-16 for boot replacement.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
Check for deterioration - ---\--
and damage, -\
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm/)l103 N.m {10.5 kg{.m,. t, ,/4,76lb{.ft) t,,"-iV
v:\FLANGE BOLT-
;iffillr-"- ilHitffi*::,"*"
and damaoe,
o.'-----------14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m {8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ftl
LOWER ARMCheck for
c
JlTTda
1{ x 1.5 mm89 N.m {9.1 kgt m. 66 lbtft)
-6;SILICONE GREASERUBBER BUSHING
DAMPER FORKCheck for damage.
SELF-LOCKING NUT I x 1.2522 N.m (2.2 kg{.m, 16lbf.ftlReplace.
FLANGE BOLT10 x 1.25 mm€ N.m {4.6 kgt m.32 tbf.ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT12x 1.25 mmReplace.6it N m {6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ftl
RUEBER BUSHING. Check for deterioration and damage.
.6t",.,"o".c"KeSTAAIL|zER END RUBBER EUSHINGSNote the directionof the bushings.
18-8

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Suspension Arms Replacement ('99 2D Si and Si-R models)
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground belore any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off any dirt, oil or grease on the threads before tightening the fasteners
. The right and ieft damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is marked with "AL" while the right
damper fork is marked with "AR"
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with "SOl-L" while the right upper
arm is marked with "SO1-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adiust the location of the link with the sus-
pension under vehicle load.
. When installing the radius arm washers, the "FR" mark faces the front of the vehicle.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
FLANGE BOLTS10 x 1.25 mmsit N.m 15.5 kgf.m,40 tbtftl
UPPER ARM' Check the ball joint boot fordeterioration and damage.. Check the bushing for deteriorationano oamage,. Check the ball ioint fo. faultymovement and clamage.STABILIZER BUSHINGAlign the stabilizer markwith the end of stabilizer bushing
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm
l./
103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m,76 tbr.ftl
STABILIZER LINK. Check the ballioint bootfordeterioration and damage.. Checkthe ballioint tor faultymovement and damage.
STABILIZER BARCheck for bending and damage.
FLANGE BOLT 8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT14 x 1.5 mmReplace.83 N.m 18.5 kgf m, 61 lbf.ft)
-.6r srr-,co", hSHrtlrT.[*"u
6g619g Check for deteriorationano oamage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT10 x 1.25 mm 29 N m 13.0 kgf m, 22 lbf ftl
Replace.Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrench,
and taghten the self'locking nut.
LOWER ARMCheck fordamage.
FLANGE NUT l0 x 1.25 mm
29 N.m 13.0 kgI m,2.2 lbf ft)
Before tightening the {lange nut,position the ball joint Pinin the middle of its range of travel,
with the suspension under vehicle load
FLANGE BOLT14 x 1.5 mm89 N.m 19.1 kgf.m, 66 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT10 x '1.25 mm43 N.m {4.4 kgf.m,32 tbtft)
DAMP€R FORKCheck lor damage.
DAMPER FORKRU88ER BUSHINGCheck for deterioration and damage.
4@lsrlrcoNE GREASE
SELF.LOCKING NUT12 x 1.25 mmReplace.64 N m 16.5 kgl.m, 47 lblft)
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RANGE
18-9

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub Replacement
CAUTION:
. Replaco tho salf-locking nuts after romoval.
. The vehiclo should be on tho ground bsfore any bohs or nuls connected to rubber mounb or bushings are tightened.. Torqu€ th€ castle nut to the lowor torque specification, ihen tighton it only far enough to align th€ slot whh the pin
hole. Do not align the nut by loosening.
NOTE:
. Use only genuine Honda wheel weights for aluminum wheels. Non-genuine wheel weights may corrode and damagethe aluminum wheels.
. On the aluminum wheels, remove the center cap from the inside of the wheel after removing the wheel,. Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the front hub and brake disc,. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and wheel.o Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {11.0 kgl.m, 80lbf.ft)
LOWER BALL JOINTInspect for faultymovement and wear.
CASTLE NUT10 r 1.25 mm39 - ia7 N.m (4.0 - 4.8 kgf.m, 29 - 35 lbf,ftl
COTTER PINReplace.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.Replacement, page 18-14
CIRCLIP
SCREW5x0.8mm5 N.m {0.5 ksl.m, 4 lbf.ftlReplacement, page 18-16
SET RING
BALL JOINT BOOT
FRONT HUBCheck for damage andcracks.Replacement,page 18-10Check for deteriorationand damage.
CASTLE NUT12 x 1.25 mm49 - 59 N.m l5.O - 6.0 kg{.m. 36 - /(} lbf,ftl
SPINDI.T ]{UT22 r 1.5 mmlEl N.m {18.5 kgf.rn, 13{ lbl.ttlReplace.NOTE:. Before instelling the spindle nut. apply6n9ine oilto th6 seating surface ofthe nut.. Atter tightening, uso a drift to stake thespindle nut should6r against the driveshaft.
BRAKE DISCCheck for wear andrust.Replacement, page 18-11lnspection, section 19.
WHEEL NUT12 x 1.5 mm'108 N.m1r1.0 kgf.m, 8lt lbf.ft)
6 mm BRAKE DISC RETAINING SCREW9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m, 7 lbtft)
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1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightlY.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safe-
ty stands in the proper locations (see section 1).
Remove the wheel nuts and wheel.3.
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WHEEL NUT'108 N.m
18'l N.m 118.5 kgf m, 134lblfti
Replace.NOTEI Before installing the spandle nut, apply
engine oil to the seating surface of the nut After
tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder againsl the driveshaft
Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut, then remove
the nut.
Remove the brake hose mounting bolts.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
I x 1.25 mm12 N.m (1,2 kgtm,8,7 lbf'ftl
6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and hang the
caliper assembiy to one side
CAUTTON: To prevent accidental damage to the
caliper assembly or brake hoso' use a short piece of
wire to hang the caliPer tlom lhe undelcarriage.
{11 kgf m, 80 lbl.ft)
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m {'11.0 kgtm, 80 lbt.ft)
7. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws.
8.
I x 1.25 mm BOLTS
Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts into the disc to push it
away from the hub,
NOTE: Turn each bolt two turns at a tame to prevent
cocking the disc excessivelY.
Remove the brake disc from the knuckle.
Check the front hub for damage and cracks.
Remove the wheel sensor from the knuckle (for
vehicles with ABS).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connec-
tor.
N.m
6 mm BRAKE OISCRETAINING SCREWS9.8 N.m t1.0 kgf.m, 7 lbf'ft)
{'1.0 kgf m,
7 tbf.ft)
10.
11.
MOUNTING
WHEEL
BOLTS9.8 N.m11.0 kgf,m, 7 lbf'ft)(cont'd)

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NOTE: Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in
high flash point solvent before reassembly.
31. Press a new wheel bearing into the knuckle using
the specialtools and a press as shown
NOTE: Place the wheel bearing onto the knuckle
with the pack seal (metal color) toward the inside
Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack
seal.
Press
HANOI.E07749 - 001
DRIVERATTACHMENT58x72mm07947 - 6340201
DOUBLE LIP SEAL
{BLACK COLOR)
KNUCKLE
SUPPORT BASE07965 - SD90100
Installthe circlip securely in the knuckle groove'
Installthe splash guard, and tighten the screws.
scREws5 N.m (0.5 kgd m, 4lbt'ft)
32.
33.
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18-15
34. lnstall the hub on the knuckle using the specialtools
shown and a hydraulic press as shown.
CAUTION: Take care not to distort tho splash gusrd'
HUB/ASSEMBLYGUIDE ATTACHMENT07GAF- SEflt2d)
KNUCKLE
FRONT HUB
SUPPORT BASE
07966 - StXx)100SPLASH GUARD
tnstall 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 valugs.
. Torque the castls nuts to the low€r torque specl-
fications, then tighten them only far enough to
align the slot with the pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening.
. lnstall new cotter pins into the castle nuts after
torquing.
. Avoid twistin0 the sensor wires when installing
the wheel ssnsor.
. 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 ofthe brake disc and the inside of the wheel
. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).

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
lf
7.
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
Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly'1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-pressor according to the manufacturer,s instruc-
tions, then remove the self-lockino nut.
CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more thann€cessary to remove the nut.
10 mm SELF-LOCKING NUTReplace.
STRUT SPRINGCOMPRESSOR:(Commerci.lly availabl.lBRANICKO T/N MST.s8I}A, T/N 7200,or eouivalent
Release the pressure from thg spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
column.
Inspostion
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on th€ damper assembly as shown.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension,
NOTE: The damper should move smoothlv. lf itdoes not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-ing these tests.
18-18
DAMPER UNIT
Replace.
DAMPER MOUNTING WASHER
BASE
DAMPER MOUNTINGBUBBERCheck for deteriorationand damage.
DAMP€R SPf,INGCheck tor weakened compressionand damage.
SPBING MOUNTING RUBBERCheck for deteriorationand damage,
BUMP STOPCheck fordamage.
DUST COVERPLATE
and
BUMP STOP PLATE
OUST COVERCheck for bending and damage.