2002 HONDA CIVIC lock

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Backlash lnspection
1.Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and
install both axles.
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (B) with
a dial indicator (C). lf the backlash is not within the
standard, replace the differential carrier.
Standard (New): 0.05 0.15 mm (0.002 0.006 in.)
Final Driven Gear/Carrier
Replacement
1. Remove the bolts (left-hand threads) in a crisscross
pattern in several steps, then remove the final
driven gear (A)from the differential carrier {B).
t x t.o mm {to)121 Nm(12.3 kgf m,89 rbt.ft)
Install the final driven gear with the chamfer on the
inside diameter facing the carrier. Align the marks
on the final driven gear and the carrier. Tighten the
bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps.
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Driveshaft Inspection
1. Check the inboard boot (A) andthe outboard boot(B) on the driveshaft (C) for cracks, damage, leaking
grease, and loose boot bands (D). lf any damage is
found, reDlace the boot and boot bands.
Turn the driveshaft by hand, and make sure the
splines (E) and joint are not excessively loose.
Make sure the driveshaft is not twisted or cracked;
if it is, replace it.
Driveshafts Removal
Special Tool Required
Balljoint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-S100200
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations (see page 1-8).
3. Remove the wheel nuts and front wheels.
4.Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B),
then remove the nut.
lf the !eft driveshaft or the intermediate shaft is to
be removed, drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall
the drain plug using a new washer (see page 13-3).
Hold the stabilizer balljoint pin (A) with a hex
wrench {B), and remove the flange nut (C).
Separate the front stabilizer link (D) from the lower
a rm.
(cont'd)
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Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Removal (cont'd)
7. Remove the lock pin {A)from the lower arm balljoint castle nut (B), and remove the nut.
NOTE:. To avoid damaging the balljoint, install a hex nut
on to the threads of the ball joint,
. Be careful not to damage the balljoint boot when
installing the remover.
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Separate the ball joint from the lower arm (C) with
the special tool (see step 3 on page 18-19).
Be careful not to dislodge the lower ball joint from
the knuckle.
Pull the knuckle outward, and remove the
driveshaft outboard joint from the front wheel hub
using a plastic hammer.
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10. Left driveshaft: Pry the inboard joint (A)from the
differential case with a prybar. Right driveshaft:
Drive the inboard joint (A) off of the intermediate
shaft with a drift and hammer. Remove the
driveshaft as an assembly. Do not pull on the
driveshaft (B), because the inboard joint may come
apart. Draw the driveshaft straight out to avoid
damaging the oil seal.
Left driveshaft:
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Right driveshaft:

Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Installation (cont'd)
Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts thedifferential thoroughly with solvent, and dry withcompressed air. Insenthe inboard end {A) ofthedriveshaft into the differential (B) or intermediateshaft {C) until the set ring (D) locks in the groove (E).
4. Install the outboard joint (A) into the front hub (B).
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5. Wipe offthe grease from the ball ioint and lowerarm tapered surfaces. Installthe knuckle (A) ontothe lower arm {B). Be careful not to damage the balljoint boot. Wipe off the grease before tighteningthe nut at the ball joint. Torque the new castle nut(C) to the lower torque specification, then tighten itonly far enough to align the slot with the ball joint
pin hole. Do not align the nut by loosening it.
NOTE: Make sure the ball joint boot is not damageor cracks.
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12 x 1.25 mm59 69 N.m(6.0 -7.0 kgf m,43 51 tbt.ftl
Installthe new lock pin {D) into the balljoint pin
hole from the inside to the outside of the vehicle.
Connect the front stabilizer link {A) to the lower arm.Hold the stabilizer link balljoint pin (B) with a hexwrench {C), and tighten the newflange nut {D).
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'10 x 1.25 mm39 N.m{4.0 kgf.m,29 lbf.ft)
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Steering
Steering
Special Tools ............. 17-2
Comoonent Location Index ......................................... 17-3
Steering Wheel Rotational Play Check .....................". 17-4
Power Assist Check .................. .......... 17-4
Steering Linkage and Gearbox Inspection ................. 17-5
Steering Wheel Removal .........................,................... 17-6
Steering Wheel Disassembly/Reassembly ................ 17-7
Steering Wheel Installation ............... 17-8
Steering Column Removal and Installation ...........'... 17-9
Steering Column Inspection .............. 17-11
Steering Lock Replacement .......................................'. 17-'12
Rack Guide Adiustment ....."........'..'.. 17-13
Electrical Power Steering (EPS)17-15

Steering
SpecialTools(
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Component Location Index
DRIVER'S AIRBAGASSEMBLYRemoval/lnstallation,page 23-113
STEERING WHEELRemoval, page 17-6Disassembly/Reassembly,page 17 -7Installation, page 17-8
STEERING COLUMNSteering Column Removal and Installation,page 17'9Steering Column Inspection,page 17-1'lSteering Lock Replacement,page 11-12
STEERING GEARBOXRack Guide Adjustment, page '17-13
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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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