Honda Civic Service Manual: Front Lower Arm Removal and Installation

Honda Civic Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Control Arms (includes balljoints) / Front Lower Arm Removal and Installation

416118 LEFT

416119 RIGHT

416117 BOTH

1.	Vehicle Lift

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

2.	Front Wheel

Remove the front wheel.

3.	Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Disconnection

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Remove the flange bolt (A).

Remove the flange nuts (B).

Disconnect the lower ball joint (C) from the lower arm.

4.	Front Lower Arm

12x125mm

Remove the lower arm (A).

1.	Front Lower Arm

Except 18 inch wheel

mm:2mm

18 inch wheel

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Install the lower arm (A).

2.	Lower Ball Joint Lower Arm Side - Reconnection

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Connect the lower ball joint (A) to the lower arm.

Install the new flange nuts and the new flange bolt in the sequence shown.

3.	Front Wheel

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	1.	Install the front wheel.
		NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

4.	Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

Make sure the suspension is not modified.

Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the tire repair kit, the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

5.	Caster - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Check the caster angle.

USA and Canada models

Caster angle:
	Except Si:	5 ° 19 ’±30 ’
	Si (Without 18 inch wheel):	5 ° 22 ’±30 ’
	Si (With 18 inch wheel):	5 ° 15 ’±30 ’

Mexico models

Caster angle:
	Without 18 inch wheel:	5 ° 10 ’±30 ’
	With 18 inch wheel:	5 ° 6 ’±30 ’

If the measurement is within specifications, measure the front camber angle.

If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

6.	Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Check the camber angle.

USA and Canada models

Camber angle:
	Except Si:
		Front:	0 ° 00 ’±30 ’
		Rear:	-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
	Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
		Front:	-0 ° 04 ’±30 ’
		Rear:	-0 ° 52 ’±45 ’
	Si (With 18 inch wheel):
		Front:	-0 ° 18 ’±30 ’
		Rear:	-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
(Maximum difference between the front right and left side: 0 ° 45 ’)

Mexico models

Camber angle:
	Front:	0 ° 20 ’±30 ’
	Rear:	-0 ° 22 ’±45 ’
(Maximum difference between the front right and left side: 0 ° 45 ’)

If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.

If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.

If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

7.	Front Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic positions.

Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.

Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.

Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)

If adjustment is required, go to the front toe adjustment.

If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

8.	Turning Angle - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Except '12 models

Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Turning angle:
	Except Si:
		Inward:	38 ° 30 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	30 ° 47 ’±1 °
	Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
		Inward:	38 ° 22 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	30 ° 41 ’±1 °
	Si (With 18 inch wheel):
		Inward:	36 ° 33 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	29 ° 53 ’±1 °

Mexico models

Turning angle:
	Without 18 inch wheel:
		Inward:	39 ° 12 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	31 ° 14 ’±1 °
	With 18 inch wheel:
		Inward:	36 ° 58 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	30 ° 16 ’±1 °

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

'12 models

Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

USA and Canada models

Turning angle:
	Except Si:
		Inward:	38 ° 43 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	30 ° 55 ’±1 °
	Si:
		Inward:	38 ° 36 ’±2 °
		Outward (reference):	30 ° 49 ’±1 °

Mexico models

Turning angle:
	Inward:	39 ° 15 ’±2 °
	Outward (reference):	31 ° 21 ’±1 °

If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting the front toe.

If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

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