Disassembly/Inspection; Reassembly - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Rear 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.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
STRUT SPRING
COMPRESSOR:
(Commercially available)
BRANICK® T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200,
or equivalent
2. Remove the damper from the spring compressor.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2. Push on the damper as shown.
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension.
NOTE: The damper should move smoothly. If it
does not (no compression or no extension), the gas
is leaking and the damper should be replaced.
4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.

Reassembly

1.
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
(Commercially available)
BRANICK® T/N MST-580A,
T/N 7200, or equivalent
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
WOODEN
BLOCK
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)
Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
SPRING LOWER SEAT
Assemble the damper in the reverse order of disas-
sembly except the damper mounting washer and
self-locking nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of the damper spring and
spring lower seat as shown.
Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
Left:
CUT OUT
STUD BOLT
CUT OUT
Compress the damper spring.
Install the damper mounting washer, and a new
self-locking nut.
Hold the damper shaft, and tighten the self-locking
nut.
Right:
STUD BOLT
DAMPER
MOUNTING WASHER