Suspension - Stabilizer Creaking Noise
Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.
ALL 84 85-002
CIVIC ALL 85 up to SUSPENSION
(except 1.3) VINs listed Issue Date
MAR 1, '85
Noise from Civic Rear Suspension
PROBLEM
Creaking noise from the right side of the rear suspension when driving over an uneven surface. You can usually reproduce the noise by rocking the car from side-to-side.
CARS AFFECTED
Up to VIN
1984 Civic All (except 1.3)
1.5 CRX AF . . . 026246
1.5 Hatchback AH . . . 023502
1985 Civic
4-Door AK . . . 023557
Wagon AN. . .011207
REAR AXLE BEAM/STABILIZER ASSEMBLY:
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the stabilizer assembly in the rear axle beam as shown on the back of this page.
PARTS INFORMATION
H/C P/N
CRX 1889658 52300-SB2-679
or 1889666 52300-SB2-681
'84 Hatchback 1839562 52300-SB3-971
and 4-Door or 1841717 52300-SB3-969
Rear stabilizer assembly Wagon 1951292 52300-SB6-907
('85 available end of March)
CRX 1889674 52300-SB2-682
or 1889682 52300-SB2-683
'85 Hatchback 1894963 52300-SB3-972
and 4-Door or 1894971 52300-SB3-907
Wagon 1910397 52300-SB6-912
Rear axle beam cap
All '84/'85 Civics 2054385 42120-SB2-000
(Available end of March)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number: 418141
Flat rate time: 1.1 hour
Defect Code: 042 Failed part H/C: 161614
Contention Code: B07
REAR AXLE BEAM/STABILIZER ASSEMBLY:
1. Remove the stabilizer control arm shown below (you can get to it without removing other parts).
2. Retest the car with the stabilizer control arm off:
- If the noise is still there, follow normal diagnostic procedures to find the cause.
- If the noise is gone, go on to the next step and replace the stabilizer with one of the improved assemblies listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
3. Replace the stabilizer as described in the Civic Service Manual (page 20-23 in the '84 FIRST EDITION, page 20-26 in all others).
NOTE: In step 6 of the Service Manual procedure, use a length of 2" x 2" lumber to tap the stabilizer out of the axle beam, as shown in the drawing above step 5).
Before you install the new stabilizer:
^ Clean out the inside of the axle beam.
^ Make sure the left end of the new stabilizer is clean and dry, then seal it by applying Honda Silicone Liquid Gasket (H/C 172444) to the ends of the splines as shown below.
^ Also apply Silicone Gasket to the axle beam end cap before you reinstall it. If the cap was damaged or distorted during removal, replace it with a new one.
REAR AXLE BEAM/STABILIZER ASSEMBLY:
4. After installing the new stabilizer, torque its bolts and control arm nuts (and the panhard rod bolt and nut, and both trailing arm bolts) to 65 N-m (47 ft.lbs). Cross out the incorrect torque values in your Service Manual (on the Disassembly/Inspection page of the Rear Suspension section) and write in the correct values as shown above.