How To: Replace the Rear Shocks on a 2006-2011 Honda Civic

The rear shock absorbers in your Honda Civic SI dampen the suspension’s movement to give you and your passengers a smoother ride. Replacing worn shock absorbers on your 2006 to 2011 Honda Civic SI is a simple repair that can improve vehicle balance, handling, tire wear, and the overall ride. If your Honda’s shock absorbers are failing, you may experience excessive rocking, poor handling, oil leaks near the lower shock tube or shaft seal, knocking noises, damaged rubber bushings, or longer braking time. High-temperatures exposure and other weather conditions can contribute to failing shock absorbers, and they should be replaced as soon as you suspect a problem to prevent tire and suspension damage to your vehicle. It’s recommended that you inspect or replace your shocks every 50,000 miles, and both shock absorbers on your Civic should be replaced at the same time since they have experienced the same usage. Our instructions can help you perform a rear shock absorber replacement on your 2006-2011 Honda Civic SI. 

Supplies Needed for This Job:
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3. Shock Absorbers: https://orly.cc/419xa66
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5. Torque Wrench: https://orly.cc/3Dcgu4g
6. Trim Tool: https://orly.cc/48tSvZX
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0:00 Welcome Back
0:38 Fold Seats Forward
0:54 Remove the Wheels
1:25 Support the Suspension
1:38 Remove the Old Shock
3:01 Compare New Shock
3:11 Prime the New Shock
3:28 Install the New Shock
3:52 Compress the Shock
4:04 Torque the Bolts
4:47 Replace Trim
5:06 Replace the Wheels

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These instructions and video explain a rear shock absorber replacement on a 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Honda Civic SI, and will be similar for 2006 to 2011 Civic models equipped with an L4 engine. Replacing worn shock absorbers can help you maintain a healthy suspension system, which may help you avoid an accident. If you notice oil leaks near the shock tube or shaft seal, knocking noises, excessive rocking, increased braking time, or poor handling, it is important to replace the rear shock absorbers as soon as possible.

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Park on a level surface.
Go ahead and fold both rear seat-backs forward… this will be important in a few minutes.
Loosen the lug nuts on the back wheels with a 19mm socket.
Jack up the back end and put it on stands.
Remove the lug nuts… and take off the wheels.
Put a floor jack under the connecting point of the trailing arm and the knuckle… and raise it until the
suspension begins to compress.
Remove the bolt from the bottom of the first shock you’ll be replacing.
Open the trunk… and pull back the front portion of the spare tire lid.
Detach the clips… and remove the spare tire lid.
Take off the trunk rear trim panel by detaching the (two) clips and (three) hooks securing it.
Remove the clips securing the trunk side trim panel… then take it out.
Release the rear seat-back release cable through the slit in the trim panel.
If necessary, remove the trunk tool box.
Loosen the self-locking nut while holding the shock absorber shaft with a hex wrench.
Compress the shock by hand… and remove it from the wheel well.
Set it next to your new shock to make sure you have the right replacement.
There may be a slight difference in length due to different types of internal rebound bumpers or support
springs, but it won’t affect performance.
Before installation, it’s a good idea to prime the shock absorber by fully compressing and letting it
extend on its own 4-5 times.
This will ensure that the gas and oil are in the proper position inside the shock, and can help prevent
unwanted noise when you start driving with the new shocks in place.

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