2003 HONDA CIVIC Boot lock

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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed.
Feplace engine oil(see pageS 5). Capacity withoutlilter change:4.0 q (4.2 US qt,3.5lmp qt)
Replace engjne oil filter (see page I 6). Capacity with filter change: 4.2 0 14.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Insoect front and rear brakes,. Check pads and discsforwearlthickness), damage, andcracks.. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grease.Rotate tires, if the vehicle has been driven the distance listed. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual-Check tire inflaron aoocondition,Inspecttie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17,5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.. Checklluid linefordamage and leaks.Inspect suspensron components. Check bolts for tightness.. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 7 to 9 clicks.Insp€ct brake hoses and lioes. (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator for damageand leakage (see page 19-24).Check all fluid levels and condition ot lluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF (see page 13 3), engine coolant, brake fluid, andwindshield washer f luid.Inspect exhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9 8).Inspect fuel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replacedamaged pans (seo page 11'146).Check alllights. Checkfunction otallinterior and exterior lights, andthe position ofthe headlights (see page 22-68).Inspect the v€hicle underbody. Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chippin0, and dents.
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InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look tor cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner {needs no adjustment).Reolace dust and oollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 miles 124,000 km) in dustv condition {independent ol timei otherwise use Normal Conditionsscredule (see page 11-162).
lReplaceaircleanerelementevery30,000miles(48,000km)(independento{timei(seepagell-162).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oJ mileagei.
Replacethe dust and pollen Iilter every 15,000 miles ifvehicle is driven mostlywhere air has high concentration olsootfrom industryanddiesel powered vehiclesj also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime aarflow is less than ussal (see pags 21-39).
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability,
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Listed by Maintenance ltem for Severe Conditions
Use this schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada or in anv of the followina conditions.NOTE: it only OCCASIONALLY driven in theseconditions, use the Normal Conditions schedute.Sovere Driving Conditions. Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in lreezing temperatures, driving less than. Driving in extremely hot over 90 "F 132 'C)conditions.10 miles (16 km) per trip.
. Extensive idling, or long periods ot stop-and-go-driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle.. Trailer towing, driving with a cartop carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de iced roads.
Service at the indicated distance or time,whichever comes first.miles x 1,000102030405060708090100110120
km x 1,0001648648096112128144160176192
months122436486072
Replace engine oilReplace every 5,000 miies 18,000 km)or 6 months
Rotate tires{Checktire intlation and condition at leastonce per monthiaoaaoaaoaaao
Replace engine oil fiher
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all locks, hinges, and latches
Visually inspect the following items:. Tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots. Suspension components' Driveshaft boots
Checl parking brale adjuslmentaaOaoa
Visually inspect the following items:. Brake hoses and lines {including ABSi. Allfluid levels and condition oflluids. Exhaust system*. Fuel lines and connections*. Lights and controls, vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive behoaoa
Replace dust and pollen filter"o't'
Replace transmission lluidaa
Service the following items atthe recommended interuals
Replace air cleaner elementEvery 15,000 miies (24,000 km) in dusty conditions, otheMise use normal schedule.
Replace spark plugsEvery 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Inspect valve clearanceInspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otheMise adiust only if noisy.
Inspect idle speed'Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)or8 vears
Replace engine coolantAt 120,000 miles (192,000 km) of 10 years,lhen every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)or 5
Replace brake fluidEvery 3 years
* : According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk 1*)will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long{erm reliabilitv.
NOTE 1: Replace the dust and pollen filter at 15,000 miles/24,000 km if the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrationsof soot in the air from industrv and diesel-Dowered vehicles.
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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
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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.
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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 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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6. Remove the two boot bands (A) from boot (B).
Compress the boot by hand, and apply vinyl tape
(C) so the boot ends stay collapsed and pulled back
Attach the yoke (A) of a universal puller to the
steering gearbox mounts with bolts. Securely
clamp the yoke in a vise as shown. Do not clamp
the steering gearbox housing in the vise.
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8. Installthe special tool (A) on the lock screw (B)
securely. then loosen and remove the lock screw
from the steering gearbox housing.
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Remove the special tool.
Pull on the rack housing (A) to remove it from the
steering gearbox housing, Remove the boot {B) and
slider guide (C) from the cylinder.
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