Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
1. Make sure the vehicle's suspension is not modified, and that it has the correct tires and wheels (or genuine Honda accessory wheels, tires, and
suspension). (For correct tire sizes, see the Tire Application Chart)
Are the tires, wheels, and suspension the correct type?
Yes - Go to step 2.
No - Disregard this service bulletin, and continue with normal troubleshooting (accident damage, driving habits, alignment, tire pressures, etc.).
2. Inspect the rear upper control arms.
Do the arms have the letter "C" painted or stamped on them?
Yes - This vehicle already has the revised rear upper control arms. Disregard this service bulletin, and continue with normal troubleshooting
(accident damage, driving habits, alignment, tire pressures, etc.).
No - Go to step 3.
3. Inspect the tires.
Do the tires show diagonal or inner edge wear?
Yes - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
No - The wear is not camber related. Disregard this service bulletin, and continue with normal troubleshooting (accident damage, driving habits,
alignment, tire pressures, etc.).
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Install a rear upper control arm kit:
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All Civic (except Hybrid): Refer to page 18-40 of the 2006-2009 Civic Service Manual, or
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Civic Hybrid: Refer to page 18-38 of the 2006-2009 Civic Hybrid Service Manual, or
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Online, enter keyword UPPER, then select Rear Upper Arm Removal/Installation from the list.
NOTE:
This procedure is not complete unless you replace the flange bolts.
2. Measure and record the tread depth of the tires on the repair order using a tread depth gauge. Tread depth is measured at one of the grooves closest to
the middle of the tire, from the top of the tread blocks to the bottom of the groove (not to the wear bars). If the inner edge of the tire is heavily flat-
spotted or bald, use a value of 2/32" instead of the actual tread depth to determine the prorated amount on the Tire Replacement Information chart on
page 2. (See the photos under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION.)
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If three or four tires have abnormal wear, mount, balance, and install four new tires.
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If one or two tires have abnormal wear, mount, balance, and install two new tires onto the rear of the vehicle.
3. Set the tire pressures to the specifications on the driver's doorjamb (B-pillar) label.
4. Do a four-wheel alignment using the new rear camber specification listed below: