Honda Civic. Manual — part 524

Specifications)

14. Install the lower radiator hose (A) to the radiator hose stay (B).

Fig. 99: Identifying Lower Radiator Hose (A) To Radiator Hose Stay

15. Install the new lower torque rod bracket bolt (A) and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Fig. 100: Identifying Lower Torque Rod Bracket Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)

16. Install the new front subframe middle mount bolt (A) on the left side, and

tighten it to the specified torque.

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Fig. 101: Identifying Front Subframe Middle Mount Bolt (A) On Left Side
(With Torque Specifications)

17. Install the new front subframe middle mount bolt (A) on the right side, and

tighten it to the specified torque.

Fig. 102: Identifying Front Subframe Middle Mount Bolt (With Torque
Specifications)

18. Install the exhaust hanger (A) to the three way catalytic converter (TWO (B).

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Fig. 103: Identifying Exhaust Hanger (A) To Three Way Catalytic
Converter

19. Connect the lower arm (A) to the lower ball joint (B).

Fig. 104: Identifying Lower Arm (A) To Lower Ball (With Torque
Specifications)

20. Install a new flange bolt and the new flange nuts. After lightly tightening all

three fasteners, tighten them to the specified torque in the following order; the
flange nut on the front (C), the flange nut on the rear (D), then the flange bolt
(E).

21. Remove the vinyl tape, then connect the torque sensor 4P connector (A), motor

angle sensor 6P connector (B), motor 1P connector (C), and motor 2P
connector (D) to the steering gearbox. Make sure to push these connectors until

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you hear a click so that the connectors are secured.

Fig. 105: Connecting Torque Sensor 4P Connector

22. Install the front splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD

REPLACEMENT ).

23. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and the

threads. Reconnect the tie-rod ends (A) to the steering knuckles. Install the 12
mm nut (B), and tighten it.

Fig. 106: Identifying Front Splash Shield

24. Install the new cotter pin (C), and bend it as shown.
25. Center the steering rack within its stroke in the steering joint connection.
26. With the rack in the straight ahead driving position, cut the wire (A) and slip

the lower end of the steering joint onto the pinion shaft (B) in the range shown.

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