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Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor From Knuckle With Torque Specification
    G06430602Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the damper (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor clip (A), the wire guide grommet (B), and the brake hose bracket (C) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Clip And Wire Guide Grommet With Torque Specification
    G06430603Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the damper pinch bolts (D) and the self-locking nuts (E) from the damper.
    NOTE:
    • Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow the driveshaft inboard joint come apart.
    • During installation, install new damper pinch bolts and new self-locking nuts, then tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque value.
  7. Remove the cowl lid from the cowl cover (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Cowl Lid From Cowl Cover
    G06430604Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the damper cap (A) from the top of the damper.
    Fig 4: Damper Cap and Mounting Nut With Torque Specification
    G06430605Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Hold the damper shaft (B) using a hex wrench (C), and loosen the damper mounting nut (D).
  10. Remove the damper mounting nut (A) and the wave washer (B), then remove the damper mounting base (C) from the top of the damper.
    Fig 5: Identifying Damper Mounting Nut And Wave Washer
    G06430606Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the damper/spring (A) and the damper rubber mount (B).
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
    Fig 6: Identifying Damper Rubber Mount, Damper And Spring
    G06430607Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install all of the removed parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • First install all the components, and lightly tighten the bolts and the nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values. Do not place the jack against the ball joint of the lower arm.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
  13. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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