2003 HONDA CIVIC suspension

Front Camber Inspection
Use commercially available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the camber angle. lf the camber angle is not
within the specification, adjust the camber.
Front camber angle: 0"30' t 45'
Front Camber Adjustment
The front camber can be adjusted by exchanging one or
both of the damDer Dinch bolts with the smaller
diameter adjusting bolt(s). The difference between the
adjusting bolt diameter and the pinch bolt hole
diameter allows a small range of adjustment.
DamDer Pinch Bolt:Adiusting Boh:
P/N 90188-55A-000
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the front wheels.
Loosen the damper pinch nuts and bolts (A), and
adjust the camber by moving the bottom of the
damper within the range of the damper pinch bolt
free play.
1.
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3.
4.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Reinstall the front wheels. Lower the front of the
veh icle to the ground, and bounce the vehicle
several times to stabilize the suspension.
Check the camber angle. lf it is within the
specification, check the front toe. lf it is not within
the specification, go to step 6.
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5.
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Front and Rear Suspension
Wheel Alignment (cont'd)
7.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
Remove the front wheels.
Replace the damper pinch bolts with the adjusting
bolts (A), and adjust the camber angle.
NOTE: The camber angle can be adjusted up to t
15' (center of tolerance) by replacing one damper
pinch bolt with the adjusting bolt. The camber
angle can be adjusted up to a 30' by replacing both
upper and lower damper pinch bolts with the
adjusting bolts.
15 x 1.5 mm157 N.m{16.0 kgt.m,116 tbf.ft)
8.Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Reinstall the front wheels. Lower the front of the
vehicle to the ground, and bounce the vehicle
several times to stabilize the suspension.
Check the camber angle. lf it is within the
specification, check the front toe. and adjust it if
necessary. lf it is not within the specification,
readjust, and recheck. lJ the camber angle cannot
be adjusted to the specification, check for bent or
damaged suspension components.
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Rear Camber Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the
eouiDment manufacturer's instructions.
Check the camber angle. lf lhe camber angle is not
within the specification, check for bent or damaged
susDenston comoonenrs.
0"55't 45'
bolts on the trailing arm.
Rear camber angle: 0
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Do not loosen the special
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Front and Rear Suspension
Wheel Alignment (cont'dl
Turning Angle Inspection
Use commercially-available computerized four wheel
alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment(caster. camber, toe, and turning angle). Followthe
equiDment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Turn the steering wheel fullytotherightandleft
while applying the brake, and check the turning
angles of both front wheels, lf the turning angle is
not within the specification or the inward turning
angles differ between the right and left side, go to
steD 2.
Turning angle:
lnward: 34'00'+ 2'
Outward: 28'00' {reference)
Check the toe. lf it is correct, but the turning angle
is not within the specification, check ior bent or
damaged suspension components,
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Wheel Bearing End Play Inspec'tion
1. Raise lhe vehicle, and support it with safety stands
in the proper location (see page 1-8). Remove the
wheels.
2. Install suita ble f lat washe rs (A) and wheel nuts, and
tighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold the
brake disc securely against the hub.
Front:
108 N.m(11.0 kgf.m,80 rbf.ft)
Rear:
108 N.m
3. Set up the dial gauge against the hub flange as
shown, and measure the bearing end play moving
the brake disc inward and outward.
Bearing end play:
Standard:
Front/rear: 0 0.05 mm {0 0.002 in.}
4. lf the bearing end play is more than the standard,
replace the wheel bearing.
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(11.0 kgf.m,80 lbf.ft)

Front and Rear Suspension
BallJoint Removal
Special Tools Required
Ball ioint remover.2S mm 07MAC-SL00200
Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball
joint. Do not strike the housing or any other part of
the ball joint connection to disconnect it.
'1, Install a hex nut (A) ontothethreadsoftheballjoint
{B). Make sure the nut is flush with the balljoint pin
end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the
ball ioint oin.
Apply grease to the special tool on the areas shown(A). This will ease installation of the tool and
prevent damage to the pressure bolt {B) threads.
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3. Loosen the pressure bolt (A), and installthe special
tool as shown. Insen the jaws carefully, making
sure not to damage the ball joint boot. Adjust the
jaw spacing by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
10 mm HEX NUT
5.
07MAC-S100200
After adjusting the adjusting bolt, make sure the
head (C) of the adjusting bolt is in the position
shown to allow the jaw to pivot.
With a wrench, tighten the pressure bolt until the
ball ioint pin pops loose from the steering arm or
knuckle. lf necessary. apply penetrating type
lubricant to loosen the ball joint pin
NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on
the pressure bolt.
Remove the tool, then remove the nut from the end
ofthe balljoint pin, and pullthe balljoint out ofthe
steering arm or knuckle. Inspectthe balljoint boot,
and replace it if damaged.
6.

Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
Exploded View
Check for delormationano oamage.
SPLASH GUARDCheck for corrosion. delormation.and damage.Replace if rusted.
WHEEL BEARINGReplace.
5 mm SCREWSReplace.FLAT SCREWS6x1.0mm9.8Nm(1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
BRAKE DISC
SPINDLE NUT22 x 1.5 mm181 Nm(18.5 kgf.m, 134 lbt.ft)Replace.'--7.l'tq
IAppy a small amount of engine oilto the seating surface.
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SNAP RING
KNUCKLE
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement {cont'dl
Special Tools Required. Hub dis/assembly tool 07GAF-SE00100. Balljoint remover,2S mm 0TlvlAC-S100200. Attachment 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500. Driver 07749-0010000. SuDDort base 07965-5D90'100
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper location (see page 1-8).
2. Remove the wheel cap, wheel nuts, and front wheel.
3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
108 N.m(11.0 kgf m,80 rbf.ftl
A8 x 1.25 mm22N.m12.2ksl.m,26 tbf.ftl
B12 x 1.25 mm108 N.m{11.0 kgf.m,80 rbf.ftl
4.Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), and
remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle.
To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or
brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the
caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not
twist the brake hose with force.
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5. Raise the stake (A), and remove the spindle nut (B).
-B
' 22x1.5mm, 181 N.m('18.s kgf.m,134 tbt.ft)
6. Remove the brake disc retaining flat screws (A).
A6x1.0mm9.8 N.m{1.0 kgt.m,7.2 tbl.ttl
7. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc to
oush it awav from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns
at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively,
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Front Suspension
Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement (cont'd)
14. Separate the hub (A)from the knuckle (B) using the
special tool and a hydraulic press. Be careful notto
deform the splash guard. Hold onto the hub to keep
it from falling when pressed clear.
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Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) off of the
hub (B) using the speiialtool, a commercially
available bearing separator (C), and a press.
15.
07GAF-SE00100
Press

07GAF-SE00100
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16. Remove the snap ring (A) and the splash guard (B)
from the knuckle (C).
Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B
using the special tool and a press.
11.
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Front Suspension
Ball Joint Boot Replacement
Special Tools Required
Front hub dis/assembly tool 07965-5450500
1. Remove the boot.
2. Pack the interior and lip (A) of a new boot with fresh
grease. Keep the grease off of the boot-to-knuckle
mating surfaces (B).


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Wipe the grease off the tapered section of the pin
(C), and pack fresh grease onto the base (D).
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Inst€ll the boot onto the ball joint pin, then squeeze
it gently to force out any air. Do not let dlrt or other
foreign materials get into the boot.
Press the boot with the special tool until the bottom
seats on the knuckle (A) evenly around.
pross
07965-SA50500
6.After installing a boot, wipe any grease off the
exposed portion of the ball joint pin.
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