How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.8 (FN1, FK2) Honda Civic Mk8
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1, FN4), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 2.2 CTDi (FK3), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on HONDA CIVIC 8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 08/02/2023
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 14
HEX bit no.H5
14-mm strut nut socket
Shock absorber socket # 16
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the luggage compartment.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 14-mm strut nut socket. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda Civic 8
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the lower shock absorber fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear axle beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the elements of the shock absorber upper mount.
  14. Step 15
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. Tip:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush.
  18. Step 19
    Remove the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust boot and bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
    Step 20
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    Install the dust boot and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  19. Step 21
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it 3–5 times by hand.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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