How to Install SKUNK2 Control Arm on a 2004 Civic
Skunk2 control arms, also called suspension arms, are the most basic element of the 2004 Civic suspension. The control arm joins the shock, the wheel hub and tie rod together. While the factory control arms are probably sufficient, it is claimed by the manufacturer that its Skunk2 control arms provide enhanced suspension control through stiffer bushings without altering the vehicle's suspension geometry. After the old control arms have been removed, you'll need to install the new ones.
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Instructions
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Bolt the crossmember joint on the control arm to lower crossmember. If you are installing an upper control arm, bolt the control arm to the body. The control arm to body connection will use two bolts, while the other end of the upper control arm uses a single bolt to connect the control arm to the upper part of the wheel hub.
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Align the mounting holes on the upper and/or lower control arm to the mounting holes on the wheel hub (either upper or lower section of the wheel hub, depending on which control arm you are installing).
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Thread the bolt through the control arm joint to connect the components together, but do not torque the bolts down.
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Support the wheel hub, lower control arm and shock assembly with a jack. Lift the jack until the spring has been compressed to "ride height." This will entail putting the full weight of the side of the vehicle you are working on onto the jack.
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Torque all control arm bolts to their required torque specifications (see "Tips").
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you torque all control arm bolts to their required torque specification listed in the vehicle's service manual. Front suspension: suspension arm lower axle bracket nut is 130 ft lb; suspension arm lower frame bracket nut is 130 ft lb; suspension arm upper axle bracket nut is 60 ft lb; suspension arm upper frame bracket bolt 60 ft lb. Rear suspension: suspension arm lower frame bracket bolt is 150 ft lb; suspension arm upper axle bracket nut is 55 ft lb; suspension arm upper frame bracket bolt is 55 ft lb.
