2002 HONDA CIVIC wheel bolts

Flywheel Inspection
1. Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear and damage.
2. Inspect the clutch disc mating surface on the
flywheel for wear, cracks, and burning.
3. Measure the flywheel (A) runout using a dial
indicator (B) through at least two full turns. Push
against the flywheel each time you turn it to take up
the cra nksh aft th rust washer clea rance. lf the
runout is more than the service limit, replace the
flywheel and recheck the runout. Resurfacing the
flywheel is not recommended.
Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Flywheel Replacement
1. Installthe special tool.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross
pattern in several steps, then remove the tlywheel.
Installthe flywheel on the crankshaft, and install
the mounting bolts fingertight.
Installthe specialtool, then torque the flywheel
mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
sreps.
12 x 1.0 mm103 N.m(10,s kst.m. 76 lbf ftl
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8. Install a new spindle nut {A), then tighten the nut.
After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut
shoulder {B) against the driveshaft.
{18.5 kgf.m, 134lbt.ft)
9. Clean the mating surfaces ofthe brake disc and the
front wheel, then install the front wheel with the
wheel nuts.
10. Turn the front wheel by hand, and make sure the
clearance between the driveshaft and
circumference parts.
1 l. Refill the transmission with recommended
transmission fluid (see page 13-3).
12. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
108 N.m(11.0 kgf.m,80 tbt.ft)
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22x 1.5 mm181 N.m
1.
2.
lntermediate Shaft Removal
Remove the right driveshaft (see page 16-3).
Remove the heat shield.
3. Remove the flange bolt {A) andtwodowel bolts(B).
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Steering
Steering Wheel Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13), and
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
1. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove
the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see
page 23-113).
2. Disconnect the cruise control sevresume switch
connector (A), and loosen the steering wheel nut
{B).
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3. Install a commercially available steering wheel
puller {A) on the steering wheel (B). Free the
steering wheel from the steering column shaft by
turning the pressure bolt (C) ofthe puller.
Note these items when removing the steering
wheel:. Do not tap on the steering wheel orthesteering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel.. lf you thread the puller bolts (D) intothewheel
hub more than 5 threads, the bolts will hit the
cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install
a pair of jam nuts 5 threads up on each puller bolt.
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Bemove the steering wheel puller, then remove the
steering wheel nut and steering wheel from the
sleerino column.
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Steering Column Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and precautions andprocedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
Removal
1, Record the radio station presets, and disconnect the battery.
2. Removethedriver'sairbagassembly(seepage23-113) and the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
3. Removethe driver's dashboard lowercover(see page 20-59) and undercover(see page 20-60).
4. Remove the column covers (A:
I x 1.25 mm16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m,12 lbl.fr)b
5.
6.
Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the combination switch assembly {B).
Remove the combination switch assembly from the steering column shaft by removing the screw (C) on the top of
the combination switch.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the ignition switch, and release the wire harness clips from the steering column.
8. Disconnect the steering joint (D), and remove it from the column shaft.
9. Remove the steering column {E) by removingthe attaching nuts and bolts.
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Steering
Steering Lock Replacement
NOTE: Do not try to re-key a replacement steering lock.
lf necessary, re-key the other locks.
1. Remove the steering column (see page 17-9).
2. Center punch each ofthe two shear bolts (A), and
drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3i 16 in.) drill bit.
Be careful not to damage the switch body when
removing the shear bolts,
3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
4. Installthe switch body without the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper
operation of the steering wheel lock and that the
ignition key turns freely.
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7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) untilthe hex heads (B)
twist off.
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EPS Components
(Motor RemovaUlnstallation (cont'dl
lnsiallation
7. Clean the mating surface of the motor (A) and
gearbox.
Apply a thin coat of silicone grease (P/N 08733-
8070E)to the new O-ring (B), and carefully fit it on
the motor.
Apply grease {Nippon Grease WR-S or equivalent
steering gear grease) into the motor shaft (C).
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8 x '1.25 mm20 N.m12.0 kgt.m,7 .2lbl ftl
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r0.Install the motor on the gearbox by engaging the
motor shaft and worm shaft (D). Note the motor
installation position {direction of motor wires).
Before tightening the bolts, turn the motor two or
three times right and left about 45 degrees. lvlake
sure the motor is evenly seated on the steering
gearbox and that the O-ring is not pinched betlveen
the mating surfaces.
Installthe removed Darts in the reverse order of
removal. and note these items:
lvlake sure the motor 2P connector is properly
connected.
lvlake sure the motor and EPS wires are not
caught or pinched by any parts.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Do the engine control module (ECM) idle learn
procedure (see page 11-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio station
Dresets. Reset the clock,
Do the oower window control unit reset
procedure (see page 22-1241.
After installation, start the engine, and let it idle.
Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several
times. Check that the EPS indicator does not come
on.
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12.
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Steering Gearbox Removal
Special Tool Required
Ball ioint remover,2S mm 0TlvlAC-S100200
1. Raise the front of vehicle, and make sure it is
securely supponed.
2. Remove the front wheels.
Remove the driver's airbag (seepage23-113).
Remove the steering wheel (see page 17-6).
Remove the motor on the steering gearbox (see
page l T-49).
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see
page 20-59) and under cover {see page20-60).
Remove the steering joint bolts (A), and disconnect
the steering joint by moving the steering joint (B)
toward the column.
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8. Remove the cotter pin (A)from the tie-rod balljoint
nut {B), and loosen the nut.
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Separate the tie-rod balljoint and damper steering
arm using the special tool (see page 18-10). Repeat
on the other side of the vehicle.
Grasp the right side tie-rod, and pull the rack all the
way to the passenger's side,
Remove the heat shield (A) mounting bolts from
the body stiffener, and let the heat shield lay
against the exhaust.
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10.
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Steering Gearbox Installation
2.
'1.Before installing the steering gearbox, slide the
rack all the way to the passenger's side (right
direction).
Pass the right side of the steering gearbox together
with the tie-rods through the wheelwell opening on
the passenger's side. Continue moving the steering
gearbox toward the passenger's side untilthe
driver's side tie-rod end and gearbox clears the
master cylinder and under-hood fuse Ielay box.
Lower the steering gearbox. and move it toward
the driver's side untilthe steering gearbox is ln
Dosition.
Be careful not to damage the hoses, lines
and wire harnesses.
3. Installthe pinion shaft grommet (A).
4. Insert the pinion shaft up through the bulkhead,
then slip the right side of the steering gearbox
housing (A) over the mounting stud (C) on the
gearbox mounting bracket.
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10 x '1.25 mm61 N.m{6 2 kgl m, 45 lb{ ftl
Install the steering stiffener B, and lightly tighten
the steering gearbox mounting nuts.
Install the steering stiffener A with the gearbox
mounting bolts. Then tighten allthe steering
gearbox mounting hardware to the specified torque.
10 x 1.25 mm6l N.m(6.2 kgt.m, 45 lbt.ft)
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