Honda Civic. Manual — part 865

Fig. 57: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt
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15. Install the middle subframe mounting bolts.

Fig. 58: Identifying Middle Subframe Mounting Bolts w/Torque Spec.
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16. Install the steering gearbox stiffner plate (A) and harness clip (B).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

Fig. 59: Identifying Steering Gearbox Stiffner Plate And Harness Clip
w/Torque Specs.
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17. Install the stiffner plate (A) and mounting bracket (B). Connect the exhaust

mounting rubber (C).

Fig. 60: Identifying Stiffner Plate And Mounting Bracket w/Torque Specs.
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18. Connect the lower arm (see step 7 on DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

19. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
20. Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and connect the ground cable (B).

Fig. 61: Identifying Transmission Mount Bracket And Ground Cable
w/Torque Specs.
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21. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
22. Loosen and retighten the lower torque rod mounting bolt.

Fig. 62: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt w/Torque Spec.

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic

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23. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
24. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.

Fig. 63: Identifying Upper Torque Rod Mounting Bolt w/Torque Spec.
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25. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
26. Tighten the front mount mounting bolt.

Fig. 64: Identifying Front Mount Mounting Bolt w/Torque Spec.
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27. Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid (see

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (6-Speed)(Except Hybrid) - Civic