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
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
6. Damper/Spring - Remove
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.
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).
- Remove the damper mounting nut (A), the spring washer (B), and the
damper mounting base (C).
- 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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Electric Parking Brake System Related DTCs
NOTE
Review "How to troubleshoot the electric parking brake" before doing the
DTC troubleshooting
procedure.
Test-drive the vehicle according to local traffic conditions and
regulations. Do not test-drive on a lift
unless specified.
The possible c
Exploded View
1. Shift Lever Assembly - Exploded View
NOTE: Do not wipe off the special grease applied to the area of the shift
lever marked with an asterisk (*).
Fig. 55: Exploded View Of Shift Lever Assembly With Torque Specifications
Disassembly & Reassembly
SRS components are located in th