Honda Civic. Manual — part 650

Fig. 7: Identifying Cotter Pin Position (With Torque Specifications)

11. Disconnect the tie-rod ball joint from the knuckle using the ball joint remover

(see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).

12. Remove the flange bolt and flange nuts from the lower arm (A).

NOTE:

During installation, install the new cotter pin after
tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.

NOTE:

During installation, install a new flange bolt and new
flange nuts. After lightly tightening all three fasteners,
tighten them to the specified torque in the following
order; the nut on the front (B), the nut on the rear (C),
then the bolt (D).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 8: Identifying Lower Ball Joint (With Torque Specifications)

13. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the lower arm.
14. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the self-locking nuts (B) from the

damper.

Fig. 9: Identifying Damper Pinch Bolts (With Torque Specifications)

15. Remove the driveshaft outboard joint (C) from the knuckle (D) by tapping the

driveshaft end (E) with a plastic hammer while drawing the hub outward, then
remove the knuckle.

NOTE:

During installation, install the new damper pinch bolts
and the new self-locking nuts.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

16. Remove the lock pin (A) from the lower ball joint pin (B), then remove the nut

(C).

Fig. 10: Identifying Lower Ball Joint Pin (With Torque Specifications)

17. Install the ball joint thread protector (D).
18. Disconnect the lower ball joint (E) from the knuckle using the ball joint

remover (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).

19. Install the knuckle/hub in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.

Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.

Before connecting the lower ball joint to the knuckle, degrease the
threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle

NOTE:

Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner
driveshaft joint may come apart.

During installation, apply grease to the mating
surface of the wheel bearing and driveshaft
outboard joint (see DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).

NOTE:

During installation, install a lock pin after tightening the
new castle nut.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

connecting hole, the threaded section, and mating surface of the castle nut.

First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then
raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully
tightening to the specified torque values.

Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only
far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the
castle nut by loosening it.

Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.

Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the
seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle
nut shoulder against the driveshaft.

Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the front hub
and the inside of the brake disc.

Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and
the inside of the wheel.

Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL
ALIGNMENT ).

WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT

1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the hub dis/assembly tool and

a hydraulic press. Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic
press or equivalent tool. Be careful not to deform the splash guard. Hold onto
the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)