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Honda Civic L4-1.8L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 5 of 6)

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Engine
L4-1.8L
Year
2006
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 5 of 6
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Front 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. Center the steering wheel spokes, and install a steering wheel holder tool.
2. Check the toe with the wheels pointed straight ahead. 

Front toe-in: 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 inch)

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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

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If no adjustment is required, go to rear toe inspection/adjustment.

3. Loosen the tie-rod locknuts (A) while holding the flat surface sections (B) of the tie-rod end with a wrench, and turn both tie-rods (C) until the

front toe is within specifications.

4. After adjusting, tighten the tie-rod locknuts. Reposition the rack-end boot if it is twisted or displaced.
5. Go to rear toe inspection/adjustment.

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 to avoid an incorrect measurement.
2. Check the toe.

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

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If adjustment is required, go to step 3.

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If no adjustment is required, remove the alignment equipment.

3. Hold the adjusting bolt (A) on the trailing arm (B), and remove the self-locking nut (C).
4. Replace the self-locking nut with a new one, and lightly tighten it.

NOTE: Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened. Reassemble the adjust bolt and complete with the eccentric facing up.

5. Adjust the rear toe by turning the adjusting bolt until the toe is correct,
6. Tighten the new self-locking nut while holding the adjusting bolt.

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