Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 1186

Special Tools Required
Strut spring compressor, Branick MST-580A or Model
7200, or equivalent, commercially available
Removal
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations
(see page 1-15).
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the damper.
–1 Remove the wheel sensor wire (A) from the
damper (B). Do not disconnect the wheel
sensor.
–2 Remove the brake hose bracket (C) from the
damper.
–3 Separate the stabilizer link (D) from the damper.
–4 Remove the flange nuts (E) and damper pinch
bolts (F) from the damper.
D
A
E
4. Remove the service caps (A), and remove the
damper by removing the three flange nuts.
NOTE: Damper springs are different, left and right.
Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
B
F
C
A
Disassembly/Inspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially
available strut spring compressor (A) according to
the manufacturer's instructions, then remove the
self-locking nut (B). Do not compress the spring
more than necessary to remove the nut.
B
2. Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown in the Exploded View.
3. Reassemble all parts, except for the spring.
4. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. If it does not (no
compression or no extension), the gas is leaking,
and the damper should be replaced.
5. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.
A
(cont'd)
18-19