Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997): First steps mods
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What are the best first steps mods for the Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 first steps build entry we have sourced for this car: EG Civic first steps: recalls, rear bushings and wheel torque (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
EG Civic first steps: recalls, rear bushings and wheel torque Reported
Run the VIN for the three EG and del Sol recalls, listen for rear clunks (trailing arm bushings), check the power steering pump for leaks, and torque wheel nuts to 80 ft-lb (108 N·m; Honda's 1993 manual and TSB 92-031 list 110 N·m) by hand, not with an impact gun.
Caveats: Recall completion on 30-year-old cars is often unknown; trust a dealer VIN check.
Related issues: Recall 94V-063: automatic shift cable clip can come off, Recall 93V-208: wrong passenger airbag inflator (1994, 31 cars), Recall 95V-203: del Sol passenger airbag retainer tabs drilled wrong (1994), Power steering pump leaks at the cover O-ring (TSB 98-023), Rear clunk or squeak over bumps: broken trailing arm bushing (TSB 00-006)
Parts: Honda rear trailing arm bushing 52385-SR3-000 (1988-2000 Civic, 1993-97 del Sol)
Sources (9)
- NHTSA recall 94V-063: 1992-94 Civic automatic, shift cable retaining clip may come off (191,289 units) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 93V-208: 1994 Civic passenger airbag module with an out-of-spec inflator (31 units) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 95V-203: 1994 Civic del Sol passenger airbag retainer tabs drilled incorrectly (6,476 units) — NHTSA (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Honda TSB 00-006: Rear suspension clunk/squeak on bumps (1988-2000 Civic, 1993-97 del Sol, 1997-01 CR-V) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Honda TSB 98-023: Power steering pump fluid leak (1992-95 Civic and others) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Honda service manual, 1993 Civic 1.6L SOHC VTEC: wheel stud / lug nut specifications — American Honda service information, text reproduction on Operation CHARM (charm.li) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Honda TSB 92-031: Brakes - Vibration During Braking (1992-94 Civic) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- Honda TSB 94-025: Steering wheel oscillates or has a shimmy (all models) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- 1995 Honda Civic bolt pattern and wheel specs — BoltPattern HQ (wheel-spec reference site) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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- All Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997) fitment answers · EG common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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