Honda Civic Service Manual page 594

Rear Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'dl
Disassembly/lnspection
1 . C o m p r e s s t h e d a m p e r s p r i n g w i t h a c o m m e r c i a l l y
available strut compressor (A) according to the
manufacturer's instructions. then remove the self-
l o c k i n g n u t ( B ) w h i l e h o l d i n g t h e d a m p e r s h a f t ( C )
with a hex wrench (D). Do not compress the spring
more than necessarv to remove the nut.
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown ln the Exploded View.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the spring.
Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. lf it does not, the gas is
leaking and the damper should be replaced.
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4 .
Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.
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Reassembly
1 . I n s t a l l a l l t h e p a r t s e x c e p t t h e s e l f - l o c k i n g n u t o n t o
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), and align the
d a m p e r m o u n t i n g b a s e a s s h o w n ,
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I n s t a l l t h e d a m p e r a s s e m b l y o n a c o m m e r c i a l l y
available strut spring compressor (C).
C o m p r e s s t h e d a m p e r s p r i n g w i t h t h e s p r i n g
compressor.
Installthe new self'locking nut (A) on the damper
shaft.
10 x 1.25 mm
2 9 N m
(3.0 kgt m,22 lbt.ft)
5. Hold the damper shaft {B) with a hex wrench (C),
and tighten the self-locking nut to the specified
torque.