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Spring Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the rear wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A), the wheel speed sensor clip (B), and the wire guide grommet (C) from both sides of the axle beam. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor, Wheel Speed Sensor Clip And Wire Guide Grommet
    G06430641Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Position the floor jack under spring seat (A) on both sides of the axle beam (B). Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.
    Fig 2: Positioning Floor Jack Under Spring Seat Of Axle Beam
    G06430642Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the damper mounting bolt (C) from both sides.
  6. Lower the floor jack gradually.
  7. Remove the spring (A), the upper rubber mount (B), and the lower rubber mount (C). Do not lower the jack more than necessary.
    Fig 3: Identifying Damper Mounting Bolt
    G06430643Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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