Honda Civic. Manual — part 521

Fig. 74: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Mounting Bolt

21. Disconnect the lower arm from the lower ball housing.
22. Remove the exhaust hanger (A) from the three way catalytic converter (TWC)

(B).

Fig. 75: Identifying Exhaust Hanger (A) From Three Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC)

23. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the subframe that line up with

the body (B).

Fig. 76: Identifying Subframe Line Up With Body (B)

24. Attach the front subframe adaptor (A) to the front subframe (B) and the

transmission jack (model number LSL-W9371) or the powertrain lift (model

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

number OTC-1585), then tighten the front subframe adaptor screw.

Fig. 77: Identifying Front Subframe Adaptor To Front Subframe

25. Make sure the front subframe is securely supported by the jack with the front

subframe adaptor.

26. Remove the front subframe middle mount bolt (A) from the left side.

Fig. 78: Identifying Front Subframe Middle Mount Bolt (A) From Left
Side

27. Remove the front subframe middle mount bolt (A) from the right side.

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2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

Fig. 79: Identifying Front Subframe Middle Mount Bolt (A) From Right
Side

28. Remove the lower torque rod mounting bolt (A) and discard it.

Fig. 80: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Mounting Bolt

29. Remove the lower radiator hose (A) from the radiator hose stay (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)

Fig. 81: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose From Radiator Hose Stay

30. Remove the lower engine mounting bolt (A) while holding the nut (B) with a

wrench and discard it.

Fig. 82: Identifying Lower Engine Mounting Bolt

31. Remove the front subframe front mounting bolts (A) from the right and left

sides of the vehicle, and discard them.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING EPS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid & Si)