Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
13. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower arm.
14. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and self locking nuts (B) from the damper.
NOTE: During installation, install the new damper pinch bolts and new self-locking nuts.
15. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint (C) from the knuckle (D) by tapping the driveshaft end (E) with a plastic hammer while drawing the hub
outward, then remove the knuckle.
NOTE: Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft joint may come apart.
16. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower ball joint (B) then remove the nut (C).
NOTE: During installation, install a lock pin after tightening the new castle nut.
17. Install the ball joint thread protector.
18. Disconnect lower ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover.
19. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.
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Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
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Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle
connecting hole, the threaded section, and mating surface of the castle nut.
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First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.
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Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align
the castle nut by loosening it.
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Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
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Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the
spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
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Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
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Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
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Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
