Service Bulletin

23-094

February 27, 2025

Version 2

Front Suspension Noise While Turning
Supersedes 23-094, dated November 7, 2023, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year

Model

Trim Level

VIN Range

2021–25

Accord

ALL

ALL

2022–25

Civic

ALL except
Type R

ALL

REVISION SUMMARY
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•

Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, 2025 Accord and 2022–25 Civic were added.
Under INSPECTION PROCEDURE, a note and an audio file were added.

SYMPTOM
There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low
speeds.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The bump stop contacts the top of the front damper body.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply Shin-Etsu silicone grease to the bump stops on the front dampers.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease (one tube repairs 80 cars)

08798-9013

1

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template
ID

Failed Part Number

4145A4

Apply Shin-Etsu
silicone grease to the
front bump stops.
(Includes inspection)

0.4 hr

03001

03217

A23094A

51722-TVA-A01

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not
assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact
an authorized Honda automobile dealer.

© 2025 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood and remove the front damper dust caps. Install the chassis ear clip on the top of the damper shaft on
each side.

2. Add weight to the vehicle by putting the technician in the driver’s seat and another person in the front passenger’s seat,
while leaving the rear seats empty.
3. Position the vehicle on a smooth flat surface, such as a shop floor (not asphalt or rough cement). With the vehicle
running, the transmission in Park, and the brake pedal depressed: turn the steering wheel left to full lock, and then right
to full lock. Do this 2-3 times while listening for a noise:
Click here to play the audio file:
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If a creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise is heard when turning left or right, continue to the REPAIR
PROCEDURE.
NOTE: This noise is not coming from the damper bearing.

•

If no noise is heard, or a clunking noise is heard, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal
troubleshooting.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle.
• Accord – Lift and Support Points
• Civic – Lift and Support Points
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Lift the front damper dust cover to expose the damper shaft and the bump stop.

4. Dispense approximately 0.5 g, or about a finger-tip dab of Shin-Etsu silicone grease. Apply the grease around the
bottom of the bump stop (shown in blue).
NOTE: Make sure to wipe off any grease from the shaft.

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5. Install the damper dust cover.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the other front damper.
7. Install the front wheels and torque the wheel nuts to 108 N·m (80 lb-ft).

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