Honda HR-V: Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the damper.
4. Damper/Spring Items - Remove
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Fig. 1: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
- Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)
- Remove the wheel speed sensor wire guide rubber (B) and the clip (C).
5. Maintenance Lid - Remove
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6. Damper/Spring - Remove
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Fig. 2: Damper Pinch Bolts With Torque Specifications
- Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the flange nuts (B).
NOTE:
- Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow
the driveshaft inboard joint to come apart.
- Use the new damper pinch bolts and the new flange nuts during
reassembly.
- During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same
direction as removal.
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Fig. 3: Upper Damper Mounting Nut With Torque Specifications
- Remove the damper cap (A)
- Hold the damper shaft (B) using a hex wrench (C), and loosen the damper
mounting nut (D).
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- Remove the damper mounting nut (A), the spring washer (B), and the
damper mounting base (C).
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- Remove the damper/spring (A) and the damper rubber mount (B).NOTE: Be
careful not to damage the body.
7. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the front damper/spring in the reverse order of removal.
8. Wheel Alignment - Check
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Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
Fig. 11: Lower Ball Joint Mounting Flange With Torque Specifications
Remove the flange bolt
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Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheel - Remove
3. Rear Spindle Nut - Remove
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B)
Remove the spindle nut.
4. Rear Differential - Remove
5. Rear Outboard Joint - Disconnect
Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the outboard joint from the
rear hub usi
Select the item you want to check.
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