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Damper/Spring Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, and remove the nut (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pin From Tie-Rod End Ball Joint
    G03682398Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joint from the damper using the special tools (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  5. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C), and disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the damper.
    Fig 2: Removing Flange Nut While Holding Joint Pin
    G03682399Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts (A), and remove the wheel sensor harness bracket (B) and brake hose bracket (C) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Sensor Harness Bracket And Torque Specifications
    G03682400Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the damper pinch bolts (D) while holding the nuts (E).
  8. Remove the self-locking nuts (A) from the top of the damper.
    Fig 4: Removing Self-Locking Nuts From Top Of Damper
    G03682401Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Lower the lower arm, and remove the damper assembly (B).
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