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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2002CIVIC SIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 83 (FRONT SUSPENSION)STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2002 Honda Civic Si

Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Acura MDX, 2005 Acura MDX, 2004 Acura MDX, and 2003 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ). Remove the front wheels.
Remove the flange nuts (A) while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and remove the stabilizer link (D).

Fig 1: Removing Flange Nuts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the stabilizer link (A) on the stabilizer bar (B) and damper (C) with the joint pins (D) set at the center of each moving range.

Fig 2: Installing Stabilizer Link On Stabilizer Bar And Damper With Joint Pins
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the flange nuts, and lightly tighten them.
Place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the flange nuts (A) to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Fig 3: Tightening Flange Nuts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.