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Damper/Spring Replacement: Reassembly

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  1. Install all the parts except the damper mounting washer and self-locking nut onto the damper unit by referring to the Exploded View. Align the bottom of the spring (A) and the stepped part of the lower spring seat (B).
    Fig 1: Reassembling Damper
    G03641219Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Align the small hollow (C) on the upper spring seat with the spring mounting cushion as shown. And install the damper assembly on a commercially available strut spring compressor (D).
  3. Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor.
  4. Install the damper mounting washer (A) and a new self-locking nut (B).
    Fig 2: Installing Damper Mounting Washer And New Self-Locking Nut
    G03641220Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Hold the damper rod using a hex wrench (C), and tighten the self-locking nut.
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