Damper/Spring Removal/Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the damper (A) onto the frame, then loosely install the three flange nuts (B).

Fig 1: Installing Damper Onto Frame
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Loosely install the damper pinch bolts (A) and flange nuts (B) to the damper (C).

Fig 2: Installing Damper Pinch Bolts And Flange Nuts To Damper
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Install the wheel sensor harness (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) to the damper (C).

Fig 3: Installing Wheel Sensor Harness And Brake Hose Bracket To Damper
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Loosely install the stabilizer link (D) to the damper.
Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the damper pinch bolts and flange nuts to the specified torque value.
Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque value.
Tighten the stabilizer link nuts to the specified torque value.
Install the service caps.
Install the front wheel.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).