Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Compress the damper spring, then remove the nut (A) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more than necessary to remove the nut.
- Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.