Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
DIAGNOSIS
1.
Drive the vehicle in an elongated figure-eight pattern. Hold the steering wheel at full lock in the turns with a short straight section between turns.
Drive over a 2-inch dip or bump while going straight at 15mph.
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If you hear a severe pop or clunk, go to step 2.
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If you don't hear a pop or clunk after several attempts, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
2.
Drive the vehicle in a straight line at 15 mph, alternating between forward and reverse (no turning) over the same bump as in step 1.
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If you don't hear a pop or clunk, but you did in step 1, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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If you hear a pop or clunk, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove one front damper assembly:
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Refer to page 18-27 of the 2OO~2OO8 Civic Service Manual, Volume 2, or
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Online, enter keyword DAMPER, and select Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation from the list.
2.
Disassemble the front damper assembly:
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Refer to page 18-29 of the service manual, or
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Online, enter keyword DAMPER, and select Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly from the list.
3.
Clean and dry the bump stop mounting base area.
4.
Install the new bump stop.
5.
Reassemble the damper using a new self-locking nut. Torque the nut to 44 N.m (33 lb-ft).
6.
Reinstall the damper assembly onto the vehicle using new pinch bolts and flange nuts. Torque the nuts to 90 N.m (67 lb-ft).
7.
Repeat steps 1 thru 6 for the other front damper assembly.
8.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if needed.
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