Damper Replacement: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the damper rubber mount (A) onto the damper unit. Position the damper assembly [B) between the body and the axle beam.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Damper Rubber Mount And Rubber Assembly
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Position the floor jack under lower spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B).

Fig 2: Positioning Floor Jack Under Lower Spring Seat and Tightening Bolts With Torque Specification
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Slowly raise the jack until you can align the bolt hole with the holes in the axle beam and the damper (C), then loosely tighten the new damper mounting bolt (D) on both sides.
Raise the rear suspension with the jack until the vehicle just lifts off of the lift, then tighten the damper mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Install the damper rubber mount (A), the damper mounting washer (B), and the flange nut (C) on the damper shaft (D).
NOTE: During installation, note the direction of the damper rubber mount and the damper mounting washer.

Fig 3: Identifying Damper Rubber Mount, Damper Mounting Washer And Flange Nut
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Tighten the flange nut (A) to the specified torque value while holding the damper shaft (B) with a hex wrench (C).

Fig 4: Flange Nut With Torque Specification And Damper Shaft
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Install the access panel (A) on the cargo area side trim.
Left side:

Fig 5: Identifying Access Panel On Cargo Area Side Trim (Left Side)
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Right side:

Fig 6: Identifying Access Panel On Cargo Area Side Trim (Right Side)
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Install the wheel speed sensor clip (A) and the wire guide grommet (B) on both sides of the axle beam.

Fig 7: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Clip And Wire Guide Grommet
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Clean the mating surfaces of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.