Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Civic 1.3?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Honda Civic 1.3. Of these, one concerns the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Civic 1.3 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Civic 1.3 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.