Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
*Defect Code:
02101
Symptom Code:
04201*
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
*Look for signs of contact (scrape marks) between the two lower coils on each front spring.
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If you see scrape marks (missing paint), refer to service bulletin 01-054, Front Suspension Noise.
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If you do not see scrape marks, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.*
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist, then remove the front wheel from the appropriate side of the vehicle.
2.
Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to page 18-19 of the 2001-04 Civic Service Manual.
*NOTE:
Use the Ball Joint Thread Protector (T/N 07AAF-SDAA100) and the Ball Joint Remover (T/N 07MAC-SL00200) when disconnecting the ball
joint from the lower arm. Do not use a hammer to loosen the ball joint.*
3.
Mark the position of the arrows on the old compliance bushing onto the lower control arm.