Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1327

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3. Reassemble all the parts, except for the spring
mounting cushion and spring.
4. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for s m o o t h operation t h r o u g h a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend s m o o t h l y and constantly w h e n
compression is released. If it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
5. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding
d u r i n g these tests.
Reassembly
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed.
1 . Assemble the damper disassembled parts except
for the washer and self-locking nut.
2. Install the damper assembly on c o m m e r c i a l l y
available strut spring compressor (A), and
compress the spring lightly.
A
3. A l i g n the b o t t o m of the spring and the stepped part
(B) of the lower spring seat.
4. Position the damper m o u n t i n g base (A) so the stud
bolt (B) in it is aligned w i t h the aligning tab (C) in
the damper unit.
LEFT: RIGHT:
0°±3 °
5. Compress the damper spring. Do not compress the
spring excessively.
(cont'd)
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