Honda Civic Service Manual page 580

Front Suspension
Damper/Spring Replacement (cont'd)
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 spring compressor (A) according to
the manufacturer's instructions. then remove the
s e l f - 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 necessary to remove the nut,
Release the pressure from the strut spring
compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown in the Exploded View.
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4.
Reassemble all the pans, except for the upper
s p r i n g s e a t a n d s p r i n g .
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.
C h e c k f o r o i l l e a k s , a b n o r m a l n o i s e s , a n d b i n d i n g
during these tests.
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