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Damper/Spring Removal/Installation: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B) (see STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Stabilizer Link From Damper
    G03705450Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the wheel sensor harness (C) and the brake hose bracket (D) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.
  5. Remove the flange nuts (A) and damper pinch bolts (B) from the damper.
    Fig 2: Removing Flange Nuts And Damper Pinch Bolts
    G03705451Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the service caps (A), and remove the damper by removing the three flange nuts (B).
  7. Remove the damper.
    NOTE: Damper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
    Fig 3: Removing Damper
    G03705452Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.