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Honda Civic L4-1.8L CNG (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Technical Service Bulletins (page 6 of 7)

Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Engine
L4-1.8L CNG
Year
2008
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceTechnical Service Bulletins · page 6 of 7
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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 in.)

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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:
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Always use a new self-locking nut whenever it has been loosened.

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Reassemble the adjusting bolt and the adjusting cam plate with the eccentric facing up.

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

1. Turn the wheel right and left while applying the brakes, and measure the turning angle of both wheels.

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