Honda Civic 1992-1995 EG Suspension: control arms, assemblies and more
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Honda Civic 1992-1995 EG Suspension: control arms, assemblies and more
Click on the link to see the complete article with images check it out here: Honda Civic Suspension EG: control arms, assemblies and more. Garage411.com
FRONT SUSPENSION
The 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.
WHEEL BEARING
Inspection
1. 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. 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.DO NOT exceed 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) pressure. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Loosen lug nuts with vehicle weight on 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. 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.
Click on the link to see the complete article with images check it out here: Honda Civic Suspension EG: control arms, assemblies and more. Garage411.com
FRONT SUSPENSION
The 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.
WHEEL BEARING
Inspection
1. 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. 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.DO NOT exceed 4000 lbs. (1814 kg) pressure. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
HUB AND KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Loosen lug nuts with vehicle weight on 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. 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.
Click on the link to see the complete article with images check it out here: Honda Civic Suspension EG: control arms, assemblies and more. Garage411.com
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