Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 922

Rear Damper
Disassembly!lnspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
self-locking nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10
x 1.25 mm
Replace.
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STRUT SPRING
COMPRESSOR,
(Commercially available)
BRANICKe TIN MST-580A
or Model/7200 or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown on page 18-
25.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. If it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.
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DAMPER
MOUNTING
WASHER
DAMPER MOUNTING
RUBBER
Check for
deterioration
and damage.
DAMPER MOUNTING
COLLAR
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10
x
1.25 mm
29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 Ibf.ft)
Replace.
DAMPER
MOUNTING BASE
DAMPER MOUNTING
~
RUBBER
Check for
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deterioration ..
' = ' ...
and damage.
DAMPER SPRING
Check for weakness,
SPRING MOUNTING
RUBBER
Check for deterioration
and damage.
BUMP STOP
Check for weakness
and damage.
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DUST COVER
!
Check for bending
and damage.
DUST COVER BOOT
Check for deterioration
and damage.
DAMPER UNIT