Honda NSX-T 1998 Manual page 962

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Reassembly
1. Install the damper unit on a spring compressor.
2. Assemble the damper in reverse order of removal
except the damper mounting washer and self-locking
nut.
NOTE: Align the bottom of damper spring and
spring lower seat.
STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR:
(Commercially available)
BRANICK® T/N MST-580A, T/N 7200.
or equivalent
3. Position the damper mounting base on the damper
unit as shown.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions
Mounting bolt
direction
4. Compress the damper spring.
CAUTION: Do not compress the spring more than
necessary to install the nut.
5. Install the damper mount washer and a new self-
locking nut.
6. Hold the damper shaft, then tighten the self-locking
nut.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 Ibf-ft)
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SPRING LOWER SEAT
Mounting bolt
direction
DAMPER
MOUNTING WASHER
Installation
1. Reposition the damper on the frame with the welded
nut of the hose bracket facing outside.
DAMPER
MOUNTING BOLT
2. Install the damper end on the lower arm, then
loosely tighten the mounting nut.
NOTE: The bolts and nuts should be tightened with
the vehicle's weight on the damper.
3. Secure the damper mounting bolt using a new self-
locking nut.
4. Secure the damper assembly to the frame with the
new three self-locking nuts.
CAP
5. Install the caps in the top of the cowl.
6. Install the brake hose mounting bolt.
BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BOLT
22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 Ibf-ft)
SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
93 N-m (9.5 kgf-m, 69 Ibf-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
Replace.
43 N-m (4.4 kgf-m, 32 Ibf-ft)
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut