Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
9. Mark the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and adjusting cam (B), then remove the self-locking nut (C), adjusting cam, and adjusting bolt.
Discard the self-locking nut.
10. Remove the flange bolt (D), and remove the knuckle.
11. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^
First install all the suspension components, and lightly tighten bolts and nuts, then place a floor jack under the trailing arm, and raise the
suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening bolts and nuts to the specified torque values.
^
Align the cam positions of the adjusting bolt (A) and adjusting cam (B) with the marked positions when tightening.
^
Use a new self-locking nut on reassembly.
^
Tighten all the mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
^
Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
^
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 spindle.
^
Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surface of the hub and the inside of the brake drum.
^
Use a new hub cap on reassembly.
^
Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.
^
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.