Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Alignment: Customer Interest
Tires - Rapid/Uneven Rear Tire Wear
08-001
July 22, 2009
Applies To:
2006-07 Civic 2-Door - ALL Except Si and Honda Accessory HFP Package
2006-07 Civic 4-Door - ALL Except Si
2006-07 Civic Hybrid - ALL
2008 Civic Hybrid - From VIN JHMFA3...8S000001 thru JHMFA3...8S010456
Uneven or Rapid Rear Tire Wear
(Supersedes 08-001, dated February 5, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
REVISION SUMMARY
*Under WARRANTY CLAIM IN FORMATION, the flat rate time for a four-wheel alignment was updated after the operation was reviewed and
validated.*
NOTE:
To ensure a proper repair and proper reimbursement, you must read this entire service bulletin before doing any work.
SYMPTOM
The customer may complain of uneven or rapid rear tire wear, a roaring noise from the rear, or a vibration at highway speeds.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The combination of the tires and the rear suspension geometry may cause rapid and uneven rear tire wear. Tires in an advanced stage of this diagonal or
inner edge wear may cause vibration and/or a bad bearing type noise. (For more details, see TIRE INSPECTION AND QUALIFICATION)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install a rear upper control arm kit, replace the flange bolts and the worn tires (see the Tire Replacement Information chart), and do a four-wheel
alignment to the new specification listed in REPAIR PROCEDURE.
PARTS INFORMATION
Rear Upper Control Arm Kit:
P/N 04523-SNA-A01, H/C 9113184
(Contains control arms and six flange bolts.)
Tire Warranty Information
You must use the same brand and size tire as OEM equipped. Replacement tires must be from The Tire Rack.
For replacement tires, call the American Honda Tire Program through The Tire Rack at 877-327-8473.
