Civic EX Sedan L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 01-054
Date: 011120
Front Suspension - Popping/Crunching/Knocking Noise
01-054
November 20, 2001
Applies To: 2001 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Front Suspension Noise
(Supersedes 01-054, dated August 7, 2001)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.
SYMPTOM
When driving over bumps, a popping, crunching, or knocking noise is heard.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The lower coils of the front spring are coming into contact with one another.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the front spring(s).
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Canada - Produced Vehicles:
4-door LX A/T: Up to VIN 2HGES165.1H585712
4-door EX A/T: Up to VIN 2HGE5267.1H585650
Japan-Produced Vehicles:
4-door LX A/T: Up to VIN JHMES1...1S007465
4-door EX A/T: Up to VIN JHMES2...1S003416
US-Produced Vehicles:
2-door EX A/T: Up to VIN 1HGEM....1L086364
4-door EX/LX A/T: Up to VIN 1HGES....1L058297
TOOL INFORMATION
Ball Joint Remover: T/N 07MAC-5L00200
Strut Compressor: Model No. BRN-7200
(available through The Honda Tool and Equipment
Program, 1-888-424-6857)
PARTS INFORMATION
Front Spring: P/N 51401-55A-A41, H/C 6775373
Locknut: P/N 90213-5J6-004, H/C 5411202
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 51401-55A-G33
H/C 6560445