Honda Civic Service Manual: Rear Stabilizer Bar Removal and Installation

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1.	Vehicle Lift

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.	Rear Wheel

Remove both rear wheels.

3.	Fuel Tank Undercover (For Some Models)

Remove the fuel tank undercover (A).

4.	Rear Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Disconnection

Remove the self-locking nut (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Disconnect stabilizer link (D) from the stabilizer bar (E).

5.	Rear Stabilizer Bar

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Remove the bushing holders (A).

Remove the bushings (B).

Remove the stabilizer bar (C).

6.	Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket

Remove the stabilizer bar bracket (A).

1.	Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket

Install the stabilizer bar bracket (A).

2.	Rear Stabilizer Bar

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	1.	Install the stabilizer bar (A).
		Note the right and left direction of the stabilizer bar.

	2.	Install the bushings (B).
		NOTE: Align the paint marks (C) or the stabilizer band clamp (D) on the stabilizer bar with the side of the bushings.

Install the bushing holders (E).

3.	Rear Stabilizer Link Stabilizer Bar Side - Reconnection

Connect both stabilizer link (A) to the stabilizer bar (B).

Install the new self-locking nut (C) while holding the respective joint pin (D) with a hex wrench (E).

4.	Fuel Tank Undercover (For Some Models)

Install the fuel tank undercover (A).

5.	Rear Wheel

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	1.	Install both rear wheels.
		NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.

6.	Test Drive

Test-drive the vehicle.

7.	Rear Stabilizer Link - Tighten

After 5 minutes of driving, torque the self-locking nut again to the specified torque.

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