2016 ILX /civic 9th SI Front sway bar install DIY
02-10-2016, 04:18 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
2016 ILX /civic 9th SI Front sway bar install DIY
Hey guys,
I found several articles on rear sway bar for ILX/ Civic but not much for front. So I thought I would share my experience doing such an upgrade. Upgrading the antiroll bars are not something for drivers who speed, it really makes the car more steady when hitting a break or cornering. In other words it will handle better in unexpected situations.
The tools needed are sockets 10mm, 14mm, 17mm and 19mm. 14mm Wrench, different extensions, 5mm allen and Flat screw driver.
(I take no responsibility for your actions, I believe this is a community where we share our experiences while working on cars)
1- Start by jacking up your car and remove the lower panel. There are 2 10mm bolts at the front of the car and around 6 plastic clips holding the panel.
2- Start loosening the 17mm bolts to lower the sub frame, make to remove the rear bolts but keep the front ones attached. Pic
3- Remove the 2 19mm steering bolts, one on the left and one on the right, however to access it is from above and not below. You barely can see the bolts but you need to remove them both. When installing back make sure the car steering wheel is centered otherwise you will have tilt steering wheel. Pic
4- With the 14mm wrench and 5mm Allen remove the joint linked to the end of the sway bar.
5- Now on the sway bar itself there are 4 bolts 14mm need to be removed with the metal bracket.
I found several articles on rear sway bar for ILX/ Civic but not much for front. So I thought I would share my experience doing such an upgrade. Upgrading the antiroll bars are not something for drivers who speed, it really makes the car more steady when hitting a break or cornering. In other words it will handle better in unexpected situations.
The tools needed are sockets 10mm, 14mm, 17mm and 19mm. 14mm Wrench, different extensions, 5mm allen and Flat screw driver.
(I take no responsibility for your actions, I believe this is a community where we share our experiences while working on cars)
1- Start by jacking up your car and remove the lower panel. There are 2 10mm bolts at the front of the car and around 6 plastic clips holding the panel.
2- Start loosening the 17mm bolts to lower the sub frame, make to remove the rear bolts but keep the front ones attached. Pic
3- Remove the 2 19mm steering bolts, one on the left and one on the right, however to access it is from above and not below. You barely can see the bolts but you need to remove them both. When installing back make sure the car steering wheel is centered otherwise you will have tilt steering wheel. Pic
4- With the 14mm wrench and 5mm Allen remove the joint linked to the end of the sway bar.
5- Now on the sway bar itself there are 4 bolts 14mm need to be removed with the metal bracket.
02-11-2016, 11:38 AM
#2
Instructor
Thread Starter
Since its my first posted DIY, I’m sure I missed few things here and there so please ask if you any questions or concerns. and also i have a video which i was not able to load up. i could use your help
02-12-2016, 04:23 PM
#3
I suggest just taking a lot of pictures as watching videos isnt everyones thing and not as easy to do while working yourself.
If you want to upload a video make a youtube account and upload there. If you want to just make pics I say get flickr or Imgur.
If you want to upload a video make a youtube account and upload there. If you want to just make pics I say get flickr or Imgur.
