Suspension - Knock From the Front End

Bulletin No.
93-030

Model
1992 - 93
CIVIC

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
SUSPENSION

Issue Date
AUG 6, 1993

Suspension Knock

SYMPTOM

A loud knocking noise comes from the front end when driving over bumps.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A stabilizer bushing has moved out of position, allowing the stabilizer bar to rattle.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1993 Civic EX Coupe:

thru VIN 1HGEJ1 ... PL043581

1992 Civic 3-door Si: All

1993 Civic 3-door Si:

thru VIN 2HGEH3 ... PH540184

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the stabilizer bar bushing with the new part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Raise the car on a lift.





2. Remove both stabilizer bushing holders.

3. Remove the original stabilizer bushings.

4. Install the new stabilizer bushings.

5. Install the bushing holders and torque the nuts and bolts to 22 N-m (2.2 kg-m, 16 lb.ft.).

PARTS INFORMATION

Stabilizer Bushing:
P/N 51306-SR3-010, H/C 4178265

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

Operation number: 416170

Flat rate time: 0.4 hour (both sides)

Failed part: P/N 51306-SR3-010
H/C 4178265

Defect code: 042

Contention code: B07