Honda Civic Service Manual: Rear Knuckle Removal and Installation (Disc Brake)
4181C3 LEFT
4181C4 RIGHT
4181C2 BOTH
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Rear Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Exploded View |
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NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the rear wheel.
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Rear Brake Caliper - Detach |
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Release the parking brake lever fully.
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Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
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Remove the caliper assembly (B).
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NOTE:
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To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or
brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the
caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
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Do not twist the brake hose and the parking brake
cable excessively.
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Remove the brake disc (A).
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NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the hub bearing unit, thread
two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the brake disc to push it away from
the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90 degrees at a time to prevent
the brake disc from binding.
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Remove the hub bearing unit (A).
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For some models: Remove the O-ring (B).
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Remove the splash guard (A).
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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Brake Hose Mounting Bracket, and Parking Brake
Cable Mounting |
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Remove the wheel speed sensor (A).
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NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
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Remove the brake hose mounting bracket (B).
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Remove the parking brake cable mounting bolt (C).
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Rear Trailing Arm - Jack Support |
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Place a floor jack under the trailing arm to support it.
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NOTE: Do not place the jack against the plate section of the
lower arm. Be careful not to damage any suspension components.
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Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Disconnection |
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Remove the flange bolt (A).
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Disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle (C).
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Rear Knuckle Upper Bracket |
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Remove the rear knuckle upper bracket (A).
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Rear Trailing Arm Knuckle Side - Disconnection |
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Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) with the frame.
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Mark the cam positions of the adjusting cam plate (B) with the
frame.
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Remove the self-locking nut (C), the adjusting cam plate, and
the adjusting bolt.
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Remove the flange bolt (D).
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Disconnect the knuckle from the trailing arm.
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NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
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Rear Trailing Arm Knuckle Side - Reconnection |
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Connect the knuckle to the trailing arm.
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Loosely install the new flange bolt (A).
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Loosely install the new self-locking nut (B), the adjusting cam
plate (C), and the new adjusting bolt (D).
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NOTE: Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt and the adjusting
cam plate with the marked positions when tightening the self-locking
nut.
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Rear Knuckle Upper Bracket |
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Install the rear knuckle upper bracket (A).
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Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Reconnection |
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Connect the upper arm (A) to the knuckle (B).
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Loosely install the new flange bolt (C).
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Rear Suspension All Mounting - Tighten Under Vehicle's Weight |
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Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load the vehicle
weight.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque.
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Rear Wheel Speed Sensor, Brake Hose Mounting Bracket, and Parking Brake
Cable Mounting |
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Install the parking brake cable mounting bolt (A).
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Install the brake hose mounting bracket (B).
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Install the wheel speed sensor (C).
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Install the splash guard (A).
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For some models: Install the new O-ring (A).
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Install the hub bearing unit (B).
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Install the brake disc (A).
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NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces
between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc.
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Rear Brake Caliper - Reattach |
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Install the caliper assembly (A).
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NOTE: Make sure the washers (B) are in position.
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Install the brake hose mounting bolt (C).
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Install the rear wheel.
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NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces
between the brake disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.
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For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment,
do these checks:
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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
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Make sure the suspension is not modified.
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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.
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Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Check the camber angle.
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USA and Canada models
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Camber angle:
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Except Si:
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0 ° 00 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 04 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 52 ’±45 ’
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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Front:
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-0 ° 18 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 45 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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Mexico models
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Camber angle:
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Front:
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0 ° 20 ’±30 ’
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Rear:
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-0 ° 22 ’±45 ’
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(Maximum difference between the front right and
left side: 0 ° 45 ’)
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If the measurement is within specification, measure
the toe-in.
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If the measurement for the front camber is not
within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
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If the measurement for the rear camber is not
within the specification, check for bent or damaged
suspension components.
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Rear Toe - Inspection |
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Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment
equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning
angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
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Check the toe.
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Rear toe-in: 2+2-1 mm (0.08+0.08-0.04 in)
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If adjustment is required, go to the rear toe
adjustment.
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If no adjustment is required, go to front toe
inspection.
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Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Exploded View
Exploded View
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Rear Knuckle/Hub Bearing Unit Exploded View
Exploded View
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