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Damper/Spring Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install the damper mounting rubber (A) and the damper/spring (B) onto the frame.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.
    Fig 1: Identifying Damper Mounting Rubber & Damper/Spring
    G05959091Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the damper mounting base (A) and the wave washer (B), then loosely install the damper mounting nut (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Damper Mounting Base, Wave Washer & Damper Mounting Nut
    G05959092Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Loosely install new damper pinch bolts (A) and new self-locking nuts (B).
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor harness clip (C), the wheel speed sensor stay (D) and the brake hose bracket (E) to the damper.
    5. Fig 3: Damper Pinch Bolts, Self-Locking Nuts & Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clip With Torque Specifications
    G05959093Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
  6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts and self-locking nuts while holding the damper pinch bolt to the specified torque.
  7. Install the stabilizer link to the damper and tighten to the specified torque (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  8. Hold the damper shaft (A) with a hex wrench (B), and tighten the damper mounting nut (C) to the specified torque value.
    Fig 4: Damper Shaft, Hex Wrench, Damper Mounting Nut & Cap With Torque Specifications
    G05959094Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the cap (D) to the top of the damper.
  10. Driver's side installation: Install these items:
  11. Passenger's side installation: Install the lid (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Lid
    G05959095Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the wheel speed sensor (A) to the knuckle (B). Ensure wheel speed sensor connector is connected.
    Fig 6: Wheel Speed Sensor & Knuckle With Torque Specifications
    G05959068Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels.
  14. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
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