Exploded View-With active damper system

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Damper/Spring - With Active Damper System With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Except where called out, the illustrations are shown without active damper system.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedure.