Honda Civic Strut Bearing Replacement: 8th and 9th Gen Guide

Civic Mount Structure

The MacPherson front end integrates a thrust bearing in the mount - it pivots steering and supports the body. 8th/9th gen cars have large volumes and high mount turnover.

Noise Diagnosis

• Clunk when turning: raceway or cage damage
• Creak over bumps: aged rubber
• Notchy return: binding bearing
• Road test both sides to locate

Replacement Process

1. Lift, remove wheel
2. Unbolt strut from knuckle and top nuts
3. Remove the assembly
4. Compress the spring, remove center nut
5. Remove old bearing and mount, clean seats
6. Fit the new bearing (mind orientation), reassemble
7. Torque, lower and retorque
8. Align

Notes

• Wrong orientation fails fast
• Spring work is high-risk - use good tools
• Check dust boots and replace if torn

Parts

Huami supplies Civic mount bearing assemblies to OE size and load.