Honda Civic Service Manual: Steering Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot Replacement
5111A8 LEFT
5111A9 RIGHT
5111B0 BOTH
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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Remove the front wheel.
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Always use a ball joint remover to disconnect a ball joint. Do not strike
the housing or any other part of the ball joint connection to disconnect
it.
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Install a hex nut (A) or the ball joint thread protector.
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NOTE: When using a hex nut, make sure the nut is flush with the
ball joint pin end to prevent damage to the threaded end of the
ball joint pin.
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Apply grease to the ball joint remover on the areas shown (A).
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Install the ball joint remover as shown.
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NOTE:
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Fasten the safety chain (A) securely to a suspension
arm or the subframe (B).
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Making sure not to damage the ball joint boot.
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Tighten the pressure bolt until the ball joint pin pops loose
from the ball joint connecting hole.
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NOTE: Do not use pneumatic or electric tools on the pressure
bolt.
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Remove the ball joint remover.
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Remove the hex nut or the ball joint thread protector.
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Pull the ball joint out of the ball joint connecting hole.
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnection |
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Remove the cotter pin (A).
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Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint.
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot |
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Remove the ball joint boot (A) from the tie-rod end, and wipe
the old grease off the ball pin.
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint Boot |
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Pack the lower area of the ball pin (A) with fresh multipurpose
grease.
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Pack the interior of the new ball joint boot (B) and the lip
(C) with fresh multipurpose grease.
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Note these items when installing new grease:
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Keep grease off the boot mounting area (D) and
the tapered section (E) of the ball pin.
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Do not allow dust, dirt, or other foreign materials
to enter the boot.
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Install the ball joint boot (A) using the bearing driver attachment.
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The ball joint boot must not have a gap at the ball joint boot
installation sections (B).
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After installing the ball joint boot, check the ball pin tapered
section for grease contamination.
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Wipe the ball pin tapered section if necessary.
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Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Reconnection |
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Connect the tie-rod end ball joint.
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Install the cotter pin (B) as shown.
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Install the front wheel.
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NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces
between the brake disc 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 caster angle.
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USA and Canada models
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Caster angle:
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Except Si:
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5 ° 19 ’±30 ’
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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5 ° 22 ’±30 ’
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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5 ° 15 ’±30 ’
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Mexico models
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Caster angle:
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Without 18 inch wheel:
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5 ° 10 ’±30 ’
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With 18 inch wheel:
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5 ° 6 ’±30 ’
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If the measurement is within specifications,
measure the front camber angle.
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If the measurement is not within specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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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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Front:
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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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Front 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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Set the steering column to the middle tilt position and telescopic
positions.
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Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel
holder tool.
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Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
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Front toe-in: 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in)
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If adjustment is required, go to the front toe
adjustment.
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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment
equipment.
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Turning Angle - 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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Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure
the turning angle of both wheels.
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USA and Canada models
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Turning angle:
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Except Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 30 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 47 ’±1 °
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Si (Without 18 inch wheel):
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Inward:
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38 ° 22 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 41 ’±1 °
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Si (With 18 inch wheel):
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Inward:
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36 ° 33 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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29 ° 53 ’±1 °
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Mexico models
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Turning angle:
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Without 18 inch wheel:
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Inward:
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39 ° 12 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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31 ° 14 ’±1 °
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With 18 inch wheel:
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Inward:
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36 ° 58 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 16 ’±1 °
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If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up
both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting
the front toe.
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3.
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If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brake, and measure
the turning angle of both wheels.
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USA and Canada models
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Turning angle:
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Except Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 43 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 55 ’±1 °
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Si:
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Inward:
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38 ° 36 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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30 ° 49 ’±1 °
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Mexico models
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Turning angle:
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Inward:
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39 ° 15 ’±2 °
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Outward (reference):
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31 ° 21 ’±1 °
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If the measurement is not within the specifications, even up
both sides of the tie-rod threaded section length while adjusting
the front toe.
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3.
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If it is correct, but the turning angle is not within the specifications,
check for bent or damaged suspension components.
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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located
under the driver's side of the dashboard.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
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Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not
communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
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VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorization |
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Park the vehicle on a flat and level surface, with the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
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Select VSA ADJUSTMENT, then select ALL SENSORS with the HDS,
and follow the screen prompts.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear |
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Select EPS ADJUSTMENT, then select EPS STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
VALUE CLEAR and follow the screen prompts on the HDS.
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NOTE: See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
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5131B1
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Vehicle Lift
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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.
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