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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 wheel.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) and the wheel speed sensor stay (B) from both sides of the axle beam. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor & Stay
    G05959127Courtesy 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: Identifying Floor Jack Under Spring Seat, Axle Beam & Damper Mounting Bolt
    G05959128Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the damper mounting bolt (C) that connects the axle beam and the damper (D) from both sides.
  6. Lower the floor jack gradually.
  7. Remove the spring (A), the upper mounting rubber (B), and the lower mounting rubber (C). Do not lower the jack more than necessary.
    Fig 3: Identifying Spring, Upper & Lower Mounting Rubber
    G05959129Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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