Suspension Arms Replacement ('99 2D Si And Si-R Models) - Honda Civic Service Manual

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Suspension Arms Replacement ('99 2D Si and Si-R models)
CAUTION:
. Replace the selt-locking nuts after removal.
. The vehicle should be on the ground belore any bolts or nuts connected to rubber mounts or bushings are tightened.
NOTE:
. Wipe off any dirt, oil or grease on the threads before tightening the fasteners
. The right and ieft damper forks are not interchangeable. The left damper fork is marked with
"AL" while the right
damper fork is marked with
"AR"
. The right and left upper arms are not interchangeable. The left upper arm is marked with
"SOl-L" while the right upper
arm is marked with
"SO1-R".
. Before tightening the upper and lower mounting nuts on the stabilizer link, adiust the location of the link with the sus-
p e n s i o n u n d e r v e h i c l e l o a d .
. When installing the radius arm washers, the
"FR" mark faces the front of the vehicle.
. After installing the suspension arm, check the front wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary (see page 18-4).
FLANGE BOLTS
10 x 1.25 mm
sit N.m 15.5 kgf.m,
40 tbtftl
UPPER ARM
' Check the ball joint boot for
deterioration and damage.
. Check the bushing for deterioration
ano oamage,
. C h e c k t h e b a l l i o i n t f o . f a u l t y
m o v e m e n t a n d c l a m a g e .
STABILIZER BUSHING
Align the stabilizer mark
with the end of stabilizer bushing
FLANGE BOLT
1 4 x 1 . 5 m m
l . /
103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m,
76 tbr.ftl
STABILIZER LINK
. Check the ballioint bootfor
deterioration and damage.
. Checkthe ballioint tor faulty
movement and damage.
STABILIZER BAR
Check for bending and damage.
FLANGE BOLT 8 x 1.25 mm
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16lbf.ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT
1 4 x 1 . 5 m m
Replace.
83 N.m 18.5 kgf m, 61 lbf.ft)
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Check for deterioration
ano oamage.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm 29 N m 13.0 kgf m, 22 lbf ftl
Replace.
Hold the ball ioint pin using a hex wrench,
and taghten the self'locking nut.
LOWER ARM
Check for
damage.
FLANGE NUT l0 x 1.25 mm
29 N.m 13.0 kgI m,2.2 lbf ft)
Before tightening the {lange nut,
position the ball joint Pin
in the middle of its range of travel,
with the suspension under vehicle load
FLANGE BOLT
1 4 x 1 . 5 m m
89 N.m 19.1 kgf.m, 66 lbf.ft)
FLANGE BOLT
10 x '1.25 mm
43 N.m {4.4 kgf.m,
32 tbtft)
DAMP€R FORK
Check lor damage.
DAMPER FORK
RU88ER BUSHING
Check for deterioration and damage.
4@lsrlrcoNE GREASE
SELF.LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
64 N m 16.5 kgl.m, 47 lblft)
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RANGE
1 8 - 9