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Honda Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 3 of 6)

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Engine
L4-1.3L Hybrid
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 3 of 6
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Alignment: Service and Repair

Wheel Alignment

The suspension can be adjusted for front camber, front toe, and rear toe. However, each of these adjustments are related to each other. For example,
when you adjust camber, the toe will change. Therefore, you must adjust the front wheel alignment whenever you adjust, camber or toe.

Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.
3. Check the tire size and pressure.

Tire size: Front/Rear: P195/65R15 89S

Tire pressure (at cold): Front/Rear: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)

4. Check the runout of the wheels and tires.
5. Check the suspension ball joints. (Hold a tire with your hands, and move it up and down and right and left to check for wobbling.)

6. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.
7. Check that the steering column is set at the center tilt and telescopic position.

Caster Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Check the caster angle.

 

Caster angle: 7°06'±1°

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If the measurement is within specifications, measure the camber angle.

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If the measurement is not within specifications, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

Camber Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Check the camber angle.

Camber angle:
Front: -0°03'±30'
(Maximum difference between the front right and left side: 0°35')
Rear: -1°39' + 1°05' - 0°45'

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If the measurement for the front camber is outside the specification, go to the front camber adjustment.

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If the measurement for the rear camber is outside the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

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