Civic Sedan L4-1488cc 1.5L SOHC (D15A2) 3V Carb (1987)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Strut
Fig. 4 Shock absorber attachments. Civic & CRX Exc. 1984-87 4WD Wagon
CIVIC & CRX EXC. 1984-87 4WD WAGON
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s).
2.
Position a suitable jack under rear axle beam, Fig. 4.
3.
Working inside vehicle, remove shock absorber maintenance lid, then the self-locking nut, Fig. 4.
4.
Remove self-locking bolt, shock absorber assembly and spring cushion.
5.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque shock absorber upper self-locking nut to 16 ft. lbs. on 1984-87 models, 29 ft. lbs. on 1988 models; and
self-locking bolt to 40 ft. lbs.
Fig. 5 Shock absorber attachments. 1984-87 Civic 4WD Wagon
1984-87 CIVIC 4WD WAGON
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheels.