Honda Civic Service Manual: Suspension Ball Joints

Suspension

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Ball Joint Boot Inspection

1. Vehicle Lift 1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Models with smart entry system
Make sure the parking brake is applied.  The electric parking brake indicator comes on for 15 seconds when you pull ►p the electric parking brake switch. Continuously variable transmission models Check that the shift lever is in P, then depress the brake peda ...