Location of suspension components Front suspension 1. front wheel shock absorber; 2. knuckle; 3. lower arm; 4. front stabilizer bar Rear suspension 1. rear wheel shock absorber; 2. spring; 3. lower link; 4. top link; 5. rear stabilizer bar; 6. bearing...
Wheel alignment Service Information Note: Before properly checking/adjusting the camber, perform the following checks and adjustments: Make sure the suspension has not been modified. Check tire size and pressure. Check wheel and tire...
Camber check 1. Remove the cap from the wheel. 2. Remove the cap from the rear wheel hub ( see below ). 3. Install the wheel alignment tool and the front camber and caster gauge on the wheel hub. 4. Set the front wheels to straight...
Roll axis pitch — check 1. Remove the cap from the wheel. 2. Raise the car and place stands to measure the angle of rotation under the front wheels, and under the rear wheels place boards of the same thickness as the stands, then lower the...
Checking and adjusting the convergence Examination 1. Center the steering wheel spokes. Note: Measure the difference in toe measurements in position «straight ahead» running wheels. 2. Check up a convergence in front. Convergence in front: 0±3 mm. If...
Wheel Runout Check 1. Raise the four-wheel vehicle off the ground and secure it to the safety stands at the correct points. 2. Check for bent or deformed wheels. 3. Fix the indicator as shown in the pictures on the right. 4. Measure wheel...
Replacing front suspension arms Replace with the following in mind: After removal, replace the self-locking nuts. Before tightening the bolts or nuts of the rubber mounts or bushings, the vehicle must be lowered to the ground. Before tightening the...
Replacing the steering knuckle and hub Replace with the following in mind: Use only genuine Honda weights for aluminum rims. Non-original weights can cause corrosion and damage to aluminum rims. Remove the center cap from the inside of the aluminum rims...
Ball joint boot replacement Warning! Do not smear the boot installation area with grease. 1. Remove the boot from the lower arm and wipe off the old grease from the ball stud. 2. Pack the bottom of the ball stud with fresh grease. 3. Stuff the new...
Front shock absorber — removal 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Remove the wheel sensor wire from the steering knuckle and shock absorber. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector. 3. Separate the stabilizer bar from the lower arm ( see above ). 4....
Front shock absorber — disassembly 1. Compress the shock absorber spring with a spring compressor following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not compress the spring more than required. 1. POST SPRING COMPRESSOR (available for sale) BRANICK (c) T/N...
Front shock absorber — check 1. Assemble all parts except for the spring. 2. Press the shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration. 1. Wooden block 3. Check for smooth operation over the entire stroke, both in compression and extension....
Front shock absorber — assembly 1. Insert shock absorber assembly into spring compressor. 2. Reassemble the shock absorber in the reverse order of disassembly, except for the shock absorber washer and self-locking nut. Align the bottom of the damper...
Front shock absorber — installation 1. Thread the shock absorber onto the frame with the alignment tab inward, then thread the collar nuts. 1. SHELL NUT, 10x1.25 mm, 69 Nm (7.0 kgf/m) 2. REFERENCE LABEL 2. Insert the shock absorber into the steering...
Replacing the rear suspension arms Replace with the following in mind: After removal, replace the self-locking nuts. Before tightening the bolts or nuts of the rubber mounts or bushings, the vehicle must be lowered to the ground. After installing the...
Rear wheel bearing — replacement Replace with the following in mind: Use only genuine Honda weights for aluminum rims. Non-original weights can cause corrosion and damage to aluminum rims. Before installing the brake drum, clean the contact surfaces of...
Spring, rear shock absorber limiter Withdrawal 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it securely. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Remove the shoulder bolt from the rear axle beam. 3. Loosen the 10mm self-locking nut and separate the stabilizer link from...
Rear shock absorber — removal, inspection and installation 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it securely. Remove the rear wheel. 2. Remove the shoulder bolt from the rear axle beam. 1. REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 2. REAR AXLE BEAM 3. BOLT WITH SHELL, 10x1.25 mm 3. Remove the...
Disposal of shock absorbers The shock absorbers contain nitrogen gas and pressurized oil. Relieve pressure before disposal to avoid explosion and possible injury. Lay the shock absorber on a flat surface with the end of the rod extended, drill a...