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Honda Civic L4-1.7L CNG (2003)10 · Steering and Suspension
10 · Steering & suspension

Alignment: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Engine
L4-1.7L CNG
Year
2003
Section
Alignment
Steering and SuspensionSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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3. Loosen the locknut (A) while holding the tie-rod arm (B).
4. Turn the tie-rod end (C) until the toe is correct.

NOTE:  Adjust both the right and left wheels at the same time by the same amount in opposite directions to obtain the correct toe.

5. After adjusting, tighten the locknut while holding the tie-rod arm. Make sure the toe setting does not change.

Rear Toe Inspection/Adjustment

Use commercially-available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle).
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Check the toe. If it is not within the specification, go to step 3.

Rear toe-in: 2 [+2/-1] mm (0.08 [+0.08/-0.04] inch) 

3. Loosen the self-locking nut (A) while holding the adjusting bolt (B).

NOTICE:  Do not loosen the special bolts (C) on the lower arm to adjust the alignment.

4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

NOTE:  Always use a new self-locking nut whenever you loosened it.

5. Turn the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct.
6. Tighten the self-locknut to the specified torque while holding the adjusting bolt.

Turning Angle 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.

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