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Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly: Reassembly

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  1. Install the upper spring seat (A) to the upper spring seat clip (B).
    NOTE: Make sure to securely set the upper spring seat to the hook (C) on the spring seat clip.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Spring Seat And Upper Spring Seat Clip
    G06430611Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the bump stop (D) and the dust cover (E) to the upper spring seat.
    NOTE: Push the bump stop and the dust cover into the dent (F) of the upper spring seat securely.
  3. Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring seat clip (B) by aligning the upper end (C) of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of the upper spring seat clip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bump Stop And Dust Cover
    G06430612Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the spring seat cushion on the damper spring.
  5. Compress the damper spring.
  6. Install all the parts except the nut and the damper bearing onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the Exploded View.
    Fig 3: Compressing Damper Spring
    G06430613Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Align the raised portion (A) of the spring seat cushion and the hole (B) of the lower spring seat on the damper unit (C).
    NOTE: After reassembling the damper/spring, install the dust cover (D) into the damper unit as shown.
    Fig 4: Aligning Raised Portion Of Spring Seat Cushion And Hole
    G06430614Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the damper bearing onto the damper shaft.
  9. Compress the damper spring until the position (A) of the damper shaft (B) comes in contact with the damper bearing. Do not excessively compress the damper spring.
    NOTE: Make sure the distance of the rod is 44 mm (1.73 in) from the upper surface of the bearing.
    Fig 5: Positioning Of Damper Shaft With Torque Specification
    G06430615Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the nut (C).
  11. Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench (D), and tighten the nut to the specified torque value.
  12. Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring compressor.
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