2002 HONDA CIVIC tow

13. Attach the special tool to the mainshaft as follows:
. Back-out the mainshaft holder bolt {A) andloosen
the two hex bolts (B).
. Fit the holder over the mainshaft so its lip is
towards the transmission.. Align the mainshaft holder's lip around the
groove at the inside of the mainshaft splines,
then tighten the hex bolts.
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Seat the mainshaft fully by tapping its end with a
plastic hammer.
Thread the mainshaft holder bolt in until it just
contacts the wide surface of the mainshaft base.
16. Zero a dial gauge {A) on the end ofthe mainshaft.
Turn the mainshaft holder bolt (B) clockwise; stop
turning when the dial gauge (A) has reached its
maximum movement. The reading on the dial
gauge is the amount of mainshaft end play
NOTE: Do not turn the mainshaft holder bolt more
than 60 degrees after the needle of the dial gauge
stops moving, this may damage the transmission.
lf the reading is within the standard, the clearance
is correct. lf the reading is not within the standard,
recheck the shim thickness.
Standard: 0.11 -0.17 mm (0.004 0.007 in.)
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Gearshift Mechanism Replacement
SHIFT CABLE CLIPReplace.
8 x 1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbt ftl
--SHIFT LEVER KNOB
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SHIFT LEVER HOUSING
{P/N 08798-9002}
r-Ll Rotate the shift cabletoward the opening.
6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbf.fr)
COTTER PINS
qrBemove the shift cablefrom the shift lever bracket.{P/N 08798-9002)
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Driveline/Axle
Driveshafts Disassembly {cont'd)
Make a mark (A) on each roller (B) and inboard joint
(C) to identify the locations of rollers and grooves
in the inboard joint. Then remove the lnboard joint
on the shop towel (D). Be careful not to drop the
rollers when separating them from the inboard
Jornt.
N4ake a mark (A) on the rollers (B) and spider (C) to
identify the locations of rollers on the spider, then
remove the rollers.
Remove the circlip {D).
Mark the spider (C) and driveshaft (E) to identify the
position of the spider on the shaft,
Remove the spider (C).
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8. Wrap the splines on the driveshaft with vinyl tape(A) to prevent damage to the boot.
9. Remove the inboard boot. Be careful nottodamaoe
the boot.
10. Remove the vinyl tape.
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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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18.
19.
Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in hlgh flash
point solvent before reassembly.
Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B)
using the old bearing (C), a steel plate {D). the
special tool, and a press. Place the wheel bearing
on the knuckle with the pack seal side facing (metal
color) toward the inside. Be careful not to damage
the sleeve of the pack seal.
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20. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
D6 N.m 10.6 kgf.m,4lbf ft)
lnstall the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws
(D) to the specified torque.
23.
22. Press a new hub bearing unit {A) ontothehub(B)
using the special tools and a press.
Installthe knuckle/hub/hub bearing unit in the
reverse order of removal, and note these items:
. Be careful notto damagethe balljoint bootwhen
installing the knuckle.. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified
lOrque values.. Torque the castle nut to the lower torque
specification, then tighten it only far enough to
align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not
align the castle nut by loosening it.
. Install a new look pin on the castle nut after
torquing.. Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.. Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small
amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the
nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
. Before installlng the brake disc, clean the mating
surface of the front hub and the inside of the
brake disc.. Before installing the wheel, clean the mating
su rface of the brake disc and the inside of the
wneet.. Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
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Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Right side:
9.
Hold the bottom of the damper with your hand, and
compress the spring. Do not compress the spring
excessively.
Installthe 12 mm nut (A) on the damper shaft (B).
Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C), and
tighten the 12 mm nut to the specified torq ue.
(4.5 kgt.m, 33 lbf ft)
Remove the damper assembly from the strut spring
compressor.
10.
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Installation
1. Lower the lower arm, and position the damper
assembly in the body, Turn the damper mounting
base so the "AL" or "AR" mark (A) faces toward
the outside of the vehicle.
B10 x 1.25 mm,14 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 lbf.ft)
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Loosely install the flange nuts (A) onto the top of
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Installation
1. Position the damper assembly in the body. Note
the direction of the damper mounting base so that
the small hole dot on it is toward the front and
inside of the vehicle.
Loosely install the flange nuts (A) onto the top of
the damper,
A10 x 1.25 mm59 N.m16.0 kgt.m, ia lbt ft)
3. Loosely installthe flange bolt (A) on the bottom of
the damper.
12x 1.25 mm61 N m {6.2 kgf.m. 45 lbf.ft)
Raise the suspension with a floor jack to load the
vehicle weight, and tighten the nuts and bolt to the
specified torque values.
Clean the mating surface ofthe brake disc and the
inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if
necessary (see page 18-4).
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