Honda Civic Service Manual: Rear Spring Removal and Installation (Disc Brake)
417126 LEFT
417131 RIGHT
417121 BOTH
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Rear Spring Exploded View |
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NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the rear wheel.
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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor and Brake Hose Mounting Bracket |
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
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NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
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Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (B).
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Rear Knuckle - Jack Up |
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Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing
arm (A) and the knuckle (B).
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Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
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Rear Damper Lower Side - Disconnection |
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Remove the damper mounting bolt (A).
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Stabilizer Link Trailing Arm Side - Disconnection |
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Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the respective joint
pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).
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Disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the trailing arm.
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Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Disconnection |
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Remove the flange bolt (A).
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Disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle (C).
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Remove the trailing arm front mounting bolts (A).
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Lower the floor jack gradually.
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Remove the spring mounting cushion (A).
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Remove the spring (B).
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Remove the lower spring seat (C).
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NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
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Install the spring (A) on the spring mounting cushion (B) by
aligning the upper end (C) of the spring with the ledge portion
(D) of the spring mounting cushion.
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Install the lower spring seat (A).
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Install the spring mounting cushion (B) and the spring (C).
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Align the bottom of the spring (A) and the lower spring seat
(B) with the trailing arm (C) as shown.
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Loosely install the new trailing arm front mounting bolts (A).
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Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Reconnection |
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Connect the upper arm (A) to the knuckle (B).
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Loosely install the new flange bolt (C).
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Rear Knuckle - Jack Up |
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Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing
arm (A) and the knuckle (B).
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2.
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Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
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Rear Damper Lower Side - Reconnection |
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Loosely install the new damper mounting bolt (A).
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Stabilizer Link Trailing Arm Side - Reconnection |
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Connect the stabilizer link (A) to the trailing arm.
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Install the new flange nut (B), and tighten them to the specified
torque while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench
(D).
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Rear Suspension All Mounting - Tighten Under Vehicle's Weight |
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Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load the vehicle
weight.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque.
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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor and Brake Hose Mounting Bracket |
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Install the brake hose mounting bracket (A).
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Install the wheel speed sensor (B).
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Install the rear wheel.
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NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces
between the brake disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.
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For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment,
do these checks:
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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
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Make sure the suspension is not modified.
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Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the tire repair kit,
the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.
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Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Check the camber angle.
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USA and Canada models
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Camber angle:
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Except Si:
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Front:
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0 ° 00 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 04 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 52 ’±45 ’
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 18 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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Mexico models
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Camber angle:
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Front:
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0 ° 20 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 22 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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If the measurement is within specification, measure
the toe-in.
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If the measurement for the front camber is not
within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
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If the measurement for the rear camber is not
within the specification, check for bent or damaged
suspension components.
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Rear Toe - Inspection |
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
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Check the toe.
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Rear toe-in: 2+2-1 mm (0.08+0.08-0.04 in)
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If adjustment is required, go to the rear toe
adjustment.
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If no adjustment is required, go to front toe
inspection.
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Test-drive the vehicle.
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Rear Stabilizer Link - Tighten |
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After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking nut again
to the specified torque.
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417126 LEFT
417131 RIGHT
417121 BOTH
1.
Rear Spring Exploded View
Exploded View
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