Damper/Spring Replacement: Installation

Loosely install the damper (A) onto the frame, then loosely install the three flange nuts (B).

Fig 1: Installing Damper (A) Onto Frame
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the damper onto the knuckle.
- -1 Loosely install the damper pinch bolts (A) and flange nuts (B) to the damper (C).
- -2 Install the wheel sensor harness (D1) to the damper.
- -3 Install the brake hose bracket (E) to the damper.
- -4 Loosely install the stabilizer link (F) to the damper.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Damper Onto Knuckle
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the damper pinch bolts and flange nuts to the specified torque value.
Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque value.
Install the service caps.
Install the front wheels.
Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).