Damper Removal And Installation - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Rear Suspension

Damper Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands in the proper locations
(see page 1-15). Remove the rear wheel.
2. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the
lower control arm and knuckle (A). Raise the floor
jack until the suspension begins to compress.
B
3. Remove the flange bolt (B) from the body.
4. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the knuckle.
5. Compress the damper (D) by hand, and remove it
from the vehicle.
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Inspection
1. Push on the damper as shown.
D
2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and
C
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.
A
3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding
during these tests.