Honda Civic. Manual — part 555

47. Remove lower radiator hose from the clamp (A), then remove the front mount

mounting bolt (B).

Fig. 108: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose Clamp And Mounting Bolts
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48. Note the reference marks (A) on both sides of the front subframe that line up

with the body (B).

Fig. 109: Identifying Marks On Both Sides Of Front Subframe
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49. Loosen the front subframe body mount bracket mounting bolts (A) on both

side.

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2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 110: Identifying Front Subframe Body Mount Bracket Mounting
Bolts
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50. Attach the front subframe adapter (A) to the front subframe and hang the belt

of the front subframe adapter over the front of the front subframe, then secure
the belt with its stop.

Fig. 111: Identifying Front Subframe Adapter (Special Tools)
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51. Raise the jack and line up the slots in the arms with the bolt holes on the corner

of the jack base, then attach them with bolts securely.

52. Remove the front subframe.

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Fig. 112: Identifying Front Subframe And Bolts
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53. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
54. Remove the idler pulley base (see step 2 on DRIVE BELT AUTO-

TENSIONER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

55. Install the special tool.

Fig. 113: Identifying Special Tool
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2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)

56. Attach a chain hoist (A) to the special tool (B), and the transmission hook (C).

Lift up on the engine/transmission until it's securely supported by the chain
hoist, and remove the engine hanger.

Fig. 114: Lifting Up On Engine/ Transmission
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57. Remove the side engine mount bracket mounting bolt and nut.

Fig. 115: Identifying Side Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Bolt And Nut
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Engine Assembly - Civic (Except Hybrid)