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Honda Civic Wheel Bearing, Control Arms and other Suspension components

Honda Civic 1992-1995



FRONT SUSPENSION


The USDM and JDM Honda Civic EG And Civic Del Sol use independent, double wish-bone, strut type suspension. The coil-over strut assembly is attached to the steering knuckle through the lower control arm. The steering knuckle is attached to upper and lower control arms by ball joints. A stabilizer bar and strut rod are attached to lower control arm.

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WHEEL BEARING

Inspection
1. Civic wheel bearings require no adjustment. Bearings should be checked for excessive movement. Support vehicle, and remove wheel.
2. Install dial indicator with stem positioned on front hub surface. Move hub assembly in and out. Note reading. Movement should be 0-.002" (0-.05 mm). If movement is not as specified, replace bearing.

Removal
1. Remove steering knuckle. Remove splash guard. Using Front Hub Remover/Installer (07JAF-SH20110), press hub from steering knuckle. Remove bearing retaining snap ring and knuckle ring from knuckle. Press bearing out of knuckle.
2. Using bearing puller, remove outboard bearing from hub. Clean knuckle and hub thoroughly before reassembly.

Installation
Press NEW bearing into knuckle on Civic. DO NOT exceed 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) pressure. Install snap ring in knuckle groove. Install splash guard, and invert knuckle. Using press, install knuckle/bearing assembly onto hub.See figure. DO NOT exceed 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) pressure. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
1. Loosen lug nuts with the Civic's weight on the tires. Pry lock tab away from spindle nut, and loosen nut. Raise and support vehicle. Remove lug nuts and spindle nut. Remove wheel assembly. Remove caliper assembly, and support aside. DO NOT put weight on flexible brake line.
2. Remove brake disc retaining screws. Install two 8 x 12-mm bolts in brake disc, and tighten bolts to force brake disc from hub. Alternate tightening of bolts to prevent brake disc from binding on hub. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
3. Using Ball Joint Remover (07MAC-SL00200), separate tie rod ball joint and lift tie rod end out of knuckle. Remove cotter pin from lower control arm ball joint, and loosen castle nut half length of joint threads. Using ball joint separator, separate lower ball joint from control arm.
4. Remove upper ball joint shield. See figure. Remove cotter pin and upper ball joint stud nut. Using ball joint remover, separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove steering hub/knuckle assembly from axle shaft.

Installation
To install hub/knuckle, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. Use NEW spindle nut, and stake after tightening.

LOWER CONTROL ARM

Removal
1. Raise and support front of your Honda Civic. Remove wheel assembly. Remove strut fork and strut rod (radius arm) bolts. Remove nut, bolt and bushings from stabilizer bar.
2. Remove cotter pin from lower control arm ball joint, and remove castle nut. Using puller, separate lower control arm from ball joint. Pull arm down until clear of lower ball joint stud. Remove lower control arm pivot bolt, and remove control arm.
3. Remove steering knuckle. Remove dust boot snap ring, dust boot and external ball joint snap ring.
4. Install Ball Joint Remover/Installer (07965-SB00100) Place installer over ball joint stud with large diameter opening facing away from ball joint. Install stud nut.
5. Position Ball Joint Remover Base (07JAF-SH20200) with open end over ball joint flat surface. Place assembly in vise. Tighten vise and press ball joint from steering knuckle. See figure.

Installation
1. Position ball joint in steering knuckle. Install ball joint remover/installer on stud end of ball joint with large diameter opening facing ball joint. Position Ball Joint Installer Base (07965-SB00200) over end of ball joint. Using vise, press ball joint into knuckle.
2. Install ball joint snap ring and dust boot. Using Dust Boot Snap Ring Guide (07974-SA50700), install dust boot snap ring.
3. Reverse removal procedure to install control arm. Use a NEW lower control arm pivot bolt. Tighten bolt to specification.

UPPER CONTROL ARMS

Inspection
Raise and support the front of your Honda Civic. Remove wheel assembly. Rock upper ball joint front to back. Replace upper control arm bushings if any play exists.

Removal
1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper ball joint stud.
2. Using ball joint remover, separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove upper control arm anchor bolts-to-body retaining nuts. See figure. Remove upper control arm. Clamp each upper arm anchor bolt in a vise. Remove upper arm bushings.

Bushing Replacement
Remove control arm bushing nuts and bolts. Clamp upper control arm anchor bolt in a soft-jawed vise. Drive out bushing. Grease and install NEW control arm bushing. Ensure bushing is centered in anchor bolt. Install bushing nuts and bolts, and tighten them to specification.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten lug nuts and bolts to specification. Check camber, and adjust if necessary.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Removal
Raise and support front of your Honda Civic. Remove wheel assembly and brake hose clamp from strut. Remove strut-tofork self-locking pinch bolt and strut fork bolt. Remove strut fork assembly. Remove cap and nuts from top of strut. Remove strut assembly.

CAUTION: Strut contains pressurized nitrogen gas. To dispose of properly, drill a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hole at base of strut. Always wear eye protection when drilling.

Disassembly
Using spring compressor, compress spring slightly to remove spring tension. Hold strut rod using an Allen wrench and remove nut retaining spring seat and mounting base. Slowly release spring compressor and lift spring off. Disassemble strut assembly, noting relative position of assembled parts. See figure.

Reassembly
Check parts for cracks, deterioration and damage. Check shock absorber for leaks and improper operation. Replace strut if resistance is weak, uneven or jerky when strut is compressed. Replace worn or damaged parts. Position mounting base with one stud aligned with tab on strut housing. To complete reassembly, reverse disassembly procedure.

Installation
1. Install strut fork on lower control arm. Position strut assembly so tab on strut housing aligns with slot in fork. Align upper strut studs with strut tower holes. Place jack under knuckle, and raise it until vehicle just lifts off safety stands.

Strut mount base nuts must be tightened with vehicle weight on strut.

2. Install upper strut mount nuts. Tighten strut assembly while strut is under load. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation. Tighten retaining nuts and bolts to specification.


FRONT SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Ft. Lbs. (N.m)



TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS INCH Lbs. (N.m)





REAR SUSPENSION


The USDM and JDM Honda Civic EG 1992-1995 uses an independent strut and trailing control arm type rear suspension. Main components of rear suspension are a vertically-mounted strut inside of a coil spring, trailing control arm, upper and lower arms, compensator arm and hub assembly.

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Use NEW self-locking bolts if nut can be threaded easily past nylon locking area. Use NEW self-locking nuts any time a self-locking nut is removed. When tightening retaining bolts used on parts containing rubber mounting bushings, ensure vehicle weight is supported on strut assembly.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Removal
From inside of your Civic, remove strut upper cover (if equipped). Remove 2 upper strut mounting base nuts. Raise mand support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Place wheels in trunk to provide ballast. Remove speed sensor wire bracket (if equipped). DO NOT remove speed sensor. Remove lower strut mounting bolt. Lower rear suspension, and remove strut from vehicle.

Inspection and Reassembly
Check for weak spring tension. Inspect components for deterioration and damage. Strut assembly must be replaced if rod does not move smoothly through full travel or signs of oil leakage exist. Replace worn or damaged components. To assemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Install NEW strut shaft nut. Tighten nut to specification.

Installation
1. Lower rear suspension, and place strut assembly in its original position. Loosely install lower strut mounting bolt. Loosely install upper strut mounting nuts. Ensure vehicle weight is supported on strut assembly before tightening lower strut mounting bolt to specification.
2. Raise rear suspension so strut assembly supports vehicle weight. Loosely install strut mounting. Reverse removal procedure for remaining components. Raise rear suspension until weight of car is on strut. Tighten bolts to specification. Install strut cap (if equipped).

TRAILING ARM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support Civic. Remove rear wheels. Place wheels in trunk to provide ballast. Remove brake drum or rotor.
2. Remove parking brake cable from backing plate (if necessary). Disconnect brake line from brake flexhose. Support lower arm using a floor jack. Remove trailing arm pivot bushing-to-body retaining bolts.
3. Remove compensator arm from trailing arm. Remove lower arm bolt at trailing arm. Remove trailing arm assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Final tightening of nuts and bolts should be performed with vehicle on ground. Reconnect brake hose.
4. Bleed hydraulic brake system. Check rear toe-in adjustment.

WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Raise and support your Honda Civic. Remove wheel assembly and brake drum or rotor. Remove hub cap, nut, washer and hub bearing assembly. Replace hub and bearing assembly as a unit.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure using new hub retaining nut. Tighten nut to specification. Stake hub retaining nut against spindle.


REAR SUSPENSION TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)





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Honda Civic 1992-1995

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