Disassembly - Honda Prelude 1993 Service Manual

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1 . Compress th€ damper spring with the spring com-

pressor according to the manufacturer's instructions,

CAUTIO : Do not compr.rs th6 sprlDg mora than

noceaaary to ramovo tho sclt-locking nut.

Remove the selflocking nut trom the damper as-

STRUT SPRING COMPfi ESSOR:

Commo.d.lly Av.illbl.

BRANICKO T/t{ MST.5g)A

or oquivrlant

Remove the spring compressor and disassembly the

damper as shown on the next page.

Reassemble all parts, except the spring.

Push on the damper assembly as shown.

Check for smooth operation through a full stroke.

both comoression and extension.

NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. lf it does

not (no compression or no extensionl, the gas is leak-

in9, and the damper should be replaced.

Check for oil leaks. abnormal noises or binding dur-

ing these tests.

NOTE: See page 18-41 for damper disposal.

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