Typical coil spring front shock absorber assembly design 1 - Self-locking nut; 2 - Damper rod support washer; 3 - Rubber protective ring of the damper rod; 4 - Bushing of the damper rod support; 5 - Damper support base; 6 - Rubber support pad; 7 - Rubber pad of the spring seat; 8 - Helical spring; 9 - Dust cover plate; 10 - Dustproof cover; 11 - Recoil buffer plate; 12 - Recoil buffer; 13 - Damper assembly | Typical Coil Spring Rear Shock Assembly Design 1 - Self-locking nut; 2 - Damper rod support washer; 3 - Rubber protective ring of the damper rod; 4 - Bushing of the damper rod support; 5 - Damper support base; 6 - Rubber support pad; 7 - Rubber pad of the spring seat; 8 - Helical spring; 9 - Dust cover plate; 10 - Dustproof cover; 11 - Recoil buffer plate; 12 - Recoil buffer; 13 - Spring seat cushion; 14 - Damper assembly |
1. Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle (see Section Removal and installation of assembly of the forward shock-absorber with a screw spring or Removal and installation of assembly of the back shock-absorber with a screw spring).
2. Check the shock absorber for signs of leaks, dents, cracks and other mechanical damage. Inspect the coil spring for chips, cracks, signs of sagging, and the rubber pads of its supports for signs of hardening and aging of the material. Shock absorbers with coil springs are always available at Honda Authorized Service Stations on an exchange basis, which can significantly save time and money. With that said, before you start taking your shock apart for a major overhaul, do some marketing by pricing replacement components against the cost of purchasing a rebuilt assembly.
Attention! Removing the coil spring from the damper assembly is potentially hazardous and should only be done using a good quality special tool.
3. Clamp the shock absorber assembly in a vise with soft jaws (not too hard).
4. Mark the position of the support base in relation to the spring (if the spring is to be replaced, then in relation to the damper assembly).
5. Following the manufacturers instructions, install the coil spring compression tool. While tightening the nuts on the tool studs, compress the spring enough to completely unload the support base.
6. Remove the protective cap and give the self-locking nut, holding the damper rod from turning with a bar wrench. Remove the top mount components from the shock by laying them out on a clean surface in the order in which they appear on the assembly.
7. Carefully remove the compressed coil spring from the assembly and store it in a safe place.
Attention! In no case do not turn the compressed spring with its ends towards you!
8. Remove the remaining components from the damper rod and lay them out on a workbench (in assembly order).
9. Move the recoil buffer with its own plate, dust cover and its plate to the new damper assembly. Pull the stem out of the damper all the way and thread it through the components to be installed.
10. Carefully slide the compressed coil spring over the shock absorber assembly. Make sure the lower end of the spring is properly seated in your saddle.
11. Install the spring seat rubber, stem seat bushing, assembly seat base, machine nut washer, and new self-locking nut. Before tightening the nut, make sure that the marks made during the dismantling process are aligned correctly.
12. While holding the stem from turning with a spanner, tighten the self-locking nut to the required torque. Release the spring compression tool and remove it from the assembly. Install the protective cap.
13. Get the assembly to your regular place and install on the car (see Section Removal and installation of assembly of the forward shock-absorber with a screw spring or Removal and installation of assembly of the back shock-absorber with a screw spring).