Contents: Disassembly ⇊ To install: ⇊
1. Remove the top cover and upper strut lock nuts.
2. Securely block the front wheels.
3. Raise and securely support the rear of the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear wheel.
5. Remove the strut mounting bolt, lower the suspension and remove the strut.
CAUTION: Do not remove the center or axle nut on top of the shock absorber.
Disassembly
6. Install the spring compressor onto the spring. Tighten the compressor just enough to remove the spring force from the upper cup.
7. With the spring compressed, remove the center nut. Use a hex wrench of the correct size to hold the shaft from turning while loosening the nut.
8. Remove the upper mount. Carefully remove the seals, gaskets and bearing at the top of the strut; keep them in order for correct subsequent assembly. Remove the compressed spring.
9. If the spring needs to be checked or replaced, slowly release the tension on the puller arms. Remove the tool when the spring has relaxed to its normal length.
10. Manually check the shock absorber for smooth operation over the entire stroke length. Also check it for smoothness during short (50-100 mm) shocks. Replace the unit if you feel any sign of unevenness or binding.
To install:
11. Stand the rack assembly upright. If using a vice, place something between the jaws to prevent damage.
12. Install the limiter and dust cover. Install the compressed spring, making sure that its lower end is in the cup in its place.
13. Install the upper cup, bushings, bearing, seals and mount.
14. Install a new axle nut; on 86-89 Accord tighten it to 22 Nm, and on 90-91 Accord - to 30 Nm.
15. Place the shock absorber into the upper mount; tighten the top mounting nuts by hand.
16. Lower the rear suspension arm and place the strut in its position. Install the mounting bolt.
17. Place the jack under the lower strut mount. Raise the jack until the entire weight of the vehicle is on the jack.
18. Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 55 Nm. Tighten the upper nuts to 39 Nm.
19. Install the rear wheel. Lower the car to the ground.
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