Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual page 669

Damper Front
Damper Removal
1 . Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the brake hose clamps form the damger.
3. Separate the damper and lower arm by removing
the damper mounting bolt.
*DAMPER MOUNTING
4. Remove the caps from the top of the cowl then
remove the self-locking nuts.
5. Remove the damper assembly.
18-26
NUT
12x 1.25mm
Replace.
*SELF-LOCKING NUT
10x 1.25mm
Replace.
. Damper Disassembly/Inspection -
Disassembly:
1 . Compress the damper spring with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than
necessary to remove the nut.
COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE
2. Remove the spring compressor then disassemble
the damper as shown on the next page.
Inspection:
1.
Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper assembly as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it
does not (no compression or no extension), then
gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
NEEDS
NORMAL REPLACEMENT
0
1
4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises or binding dur-
ing these tests.
NOTE: Disposal is see page 18-43.
LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
extension.
Wood
block