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2004 Civic ES8 - Suspension problem

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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Default 2004 Civic ES8 - Suspension problem

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On my 2004 Civic, I hear a noise from the right front wheel when moving over a rough surface, sounds like a metal to metal touching noise. I was not sure if it is a bad dumper or something else. I went to see and here is what I found


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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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you need to replace that bushing. its torn.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Pothole987
you need to replace that bushing. its torn.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Yes, I bought them all (2 for each side). I just did not have time to replace them.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:32 AM
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Those compliance bushings are a common problem on the 7th Generation Civics.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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The bushings have been changed. The noise has disappeared.
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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I changed both as well due to a similar problem, but I still here some noise... Would lower ball joints be the problem? Although I was told my hub bearing needed to b replaced. N e thoughts???
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Default Re: 2004 Civic ES8 - Suspension problem

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I changed both as well due to a similar problem, but I still here some noise... Would lower ball joints be the problem? Although I was told my hub bearing needed to b replaced. N e thoughts???

Is there noise coming from the bearing? Any grinding or wobbling? Can you wiggle the top of the wheel back and forth? Is there a roaring noise coming from the wheel, and does it get louder as you accelerate?

As far as the clunking/knocking noise - inspect the tie rod ends, ball joints, sway bar bushings and end links, etc. It should be relatively easy to find which component(s) needs to be replaced.
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