Honda Civic. Manual — part 320

Axle shaft noise is similar to gear noise and pinion bearing whine. Axle shaft
bearing noise will normally distinguish itself from gear noise by occurring in all
driving modes (Drive, cruise, coast and float), and will persist with transmission in
Neutral while vehicle is moving at problem speed.

If vehicle displays this noise condition, remove suspect parts, replace wheel seals
and install a new set of bearings. Re-evaluate vehicle for noise before removing any
internal components.

Vibration

Vibration is a high-frequency trembling, shaking or grinding condition (felt or
heard) that may be constant or variable in level and can occur during the total
operating speed range of the vehicle.

The types of vibrations that can be felt in the vehicle can d into 3 main groups:

Vibrations of various unbalanced rotating parts of the vehicle.

Resonance vibrations of the body and frame structures caused by rotating of
unbalanced parts.

Tip-in moans of resonance vibrations from stressed engine or exhaust system
mounts or driveline flexing modes.

DRIVE AXLE - RWD TROUBLE SHOOTING

DRIVE AXLE (RWD) TROUBLE SHOOTING

NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to
be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles
available in the section(s) you are accessing. For
definitions of listed noises or sounds, see DRIVE AXLE -
NOISE DIAGNOSIS under POWERTRAIN.

CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

2008 Honda Civic EX

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

Knocking or Clunking

Differential Side Gear Clearance

Check Clearance

Worn Pinion Shaft

Replace Pinion

Shaft

Axle Shaft End Play

Check End Play

Missing Gear Teeth

Check

Differential/Replace

Gear

Wrong Axle Backlash

Check Backlash

Misaligned Driveline

Realign Driveline

Clinking During Engagement

Side Gear Clearance

Check Clearance

Ring and Pinion Backlash

Check Backlash

Worn/Loose Pinion Shaft

Replace

Shaft/Bearing

Bad "U" Joint

Replace "U" Joint

Sticking Slip Yoke

Lube Slip Yoke

Broken Rear Axle Mount

Replace Mount

Loose Drive Shaft Flange

Check Flange

Click/Chatter On Turns

Differential Side Gear Clearance

Check Clearance

Wrong Turn On Plates

(1)

Replace Clutch

Plates

Wrong Differential Lubricant

(1)

Change Lubricant

Knock Or Click

Flat Spot on Rear Wheel Bearing

Replace Wheel

Bearing

Low Vibration At All Speeds

Faulty Wheel Bearing

Replace Wheel

Bearing

Faulty "U" Joint

Replace "U" Joint

Faulty Drive Shaft

Balance Drive Shaft

2008 Honda Civic EX

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING

BASIC FWD AXLE SHAFTS & CV JOINTS TROUBLE SHOOTING
CHART

STEERING & SUSPENSION

MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING

Faulty Companion Flange

Replace Flange

Faulty Slip Yoke Flange

Replace Flange

(1)

Limited slip differential only.

NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to
be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles
available in the section(s) you are accessing.

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Grease Leaks

CV boot torn or cracked

Clicking Noise on Cornering

Damaged outer CV

Clunk Noise on Acceleration

Damaged inner CV

Vibration or Shudder on Acceleration

Sticking, damaged or worn CV

Misalignment or spring height

NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to
be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles
available in the section(s) you are accessing.

2008 Honda Civic EX

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures

BASIC MANUAL STEERING GEAR TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Rattle or Chucking Noise in Rack and Pinion

Rack and pinion mounting bracket loose

Tighten all mounting

bolts

Lack of/or incorrect lubricant

Correct as necessary

Steering gear mounting bolts loose

Tighten all mounting

bolts

Excessive Play

Front wheel bearing improperly adjusted

See FRONT

SUSPENSION article

Loose or worn steering linkage

See STEERING

LINKAGE article

Loose or worn steering gear shift

See MANUAL

STEERING GEAR

article

Steering arm loose on gear shaft

See MANUAL

STEERING GEAR

article

Steering gear housing bolts loose

Tighten all mounting

bolts

Steering gear adjustment too loose

See MANUAL

STEERING GEAR

article

Steering arms loose on knuckles

Tighten and check

steering linkage

Rack and pinion mounting loose

Tighten all mounting

bolts

Rack and pinion out of adjustment

See adjustment in

STEERING article

Tie rod end loose

Tighten and check

steering linkage

Excessive Pitman shaft-to-ball nut lash

Repair as necessary

2008 Honda Civic EX

GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures