Car front and rear suspension Honda Civic 3 and 4

Suspension and steering specifications
Distance from the ground to the top of the wheel arch Models produced between 1984 and 1987: Hatchback — 631 - 661 mm Sedan — 636 - 666 mm Shuttle — 634 - 664 mm CRX — 629 - 659 mm Tightening torques for threaded...

General information about suspension and steering
The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with two different designs of front suspensions and three different designs of rear suspensions. On models produced from 1984 to 1987, independent front wheel...

Front pillar — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the front of the car and place it on stands. Models produced between 1984 and 1987. 2. Place a jack under the lower control arm. Raise the jack to take the load off the upper lug...

Front strut — replacement
1. Remove the rack from the vehicle ( see section 2 ). 2. Check for leaks, cracks and visible damage in the strut. Check the springs for fatigue cracks, inspect the spring seats. Warning: Disassembling the strut is a...

Steering knuckle and hub — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the drive shaft mounting nut ( see Chapter 8A ). Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Disconnect the brake hose from the strut and steering knuckle. Unscrew...

Torsion shaft (models 1984-1987) — removal, installation and adjustment
1. Raise the vehicle and place it on stands. 2. Place the jack under the lower arm. Caution: The jack will sense the torsion bar reaction, carefully center the jack relative to the lower arm. 3. Remove the height...

Lower Control Arm (1984 to 1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
To perform these works, a special tool is required; entrust the replacement of the lower arm to service station employees

Reaction Arm (1984 to 1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the front of the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Place the jack underneath the lever. Note: The jack will bear the full torsion load after the ball joint is...

Steering and Suspension Tie Rod (1984-1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the steering gear ( see section 27 ). 3. Place the jack under the ball joint of the left torque arm ( see fig. 2.2 ). Caution:...

Front stabilizer and bushings — removal and installation
1. Set the parking brake. Loosen the wheel nuts and place the car on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. On 1984-1987 models, remove the steering/suspension assembly clamp ( see section 8 ). Remove the bolts securing the...

Jet thrust (models produced since 1988) — removal and installation
1. Loosen the wheel nuts. Raise the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the plastic cover located between the wheel arch wall and the front cross member. 3. Unscrew the nut securing the front end of...

Lower arm (models produced since 1988) — removal and installation
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Disconnect the shock absorber fork from the lower arm ( see section 2 ). 3. Disconnect the reaction rod from the lower arm ( see...

Upper Control Arm (1988 and later models) — Removal and Installation
1. Release the front wheel fastenings, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the upper ball joint protection ( see fig. 1.5 ). 3. Remove the cotter pin and unscrew, but do not remove, the...

Ball joints — replacement
Models produced between 1984 and 1987. 1. The ball joint of the reaction arm is not replaceable. If it is worn or damaged, replace the reaction arm ( see section 7 ). Models produced since 1988. 2. The front suspension...

Rear shock absorbers — removal and installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. Models produced between 1984 and 1987 2. Place the jack under the rear axle beam (see fig. 14.2) and lift the axle. Fig. 14.2...

Rear hub — removal and installation
Note: Lubrication of the hub bearings is not required. If the bearings are worn or damaged, the hub is replaced entirely. 1. Loosen the wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the...

Guide Arm (1984 to 1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
Wheel arrangement 4x2 1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Release the brake hoses from the locks on the guide lever. 3. Disconnect the brake hoses from the brake...

Panhard Rod (1984-1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Remove the upper Panhard rod mounts. 3. Unscrew the nut of the lower rod mount and remove the rod. 4. Perform installation in...

Rear Axle Beam (1984-1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. 2. Disconnect the lower mountings of both shock absorbers ( see section 14 ). 3. Disconnect the Panhard rod mount from the rear axle...

Wheel Pin (1984-1987 Models) — Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. Left trunnion 2. Remove the rear axle beam ( see section 18 ). 3. Pull the journal out of the brake drum support disc and guide...

Rear stabilizer — removal and installation
1. Loosen the wheel fasteners, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. Models produced between 1984 and 1987. 2. Remove both rear hubs ( see section 15 ). 3. Remove the brake drum support shields ( see...

Shock Absorbers (4WD Models 1984-1987) — Removal and Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. 2. Place the jack under the bridge beam and lift it until the jack supports the entire weight of the beam. 3. Remove the interior trim panels to gain access to...

Suspension Springs (4WD Models 1984 — 1987) — Removal and Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. 2. Place the jack under the bridge beam and lift it, loading the springs. 3. Remove the lower shock absorber mount ( see section 21 ). 4. Lower the jack and...

Rear Suspension Arm (1988 and later models) — Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the rear wheel nuts, lift the car and place it on stands. Remove the wheels. Upper arm 2. Remove the bolt securing the upper arm to the guide ( see fig. 14.12 ). 3. Remove the bolts securing the upper arm to...

Wheels and tires — general information
The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with radial tires with steel or plastic cords (see fig. 30.1). Using tires of different sizes or designs may impair vehicle handling. Do not install tires of different...

Wheel alignment — general information
Wheel alignment ensures the correct position of the wheel relative to the ground and suspension. Incorrect wheel alignment reduces vehicle handling. On vehicles covered by this manual, only toe-in is adjusted, camber...

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