Honda HR-V: Rear Spring Removal and Installation (AWD)
Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Wheels - Remove
3. Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket - Remove (Left Side)
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4. Brake Hose - Remove (Right Side)
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5. Muffler - Remove
6. Propeller Shaft - Remove
7. Breather Hose - Disconnect
8. Rear Differential - Remove
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- Position a floor jack under rear differential (A)
- Remove the harness clip (B)
- Remove the rear differential mounting bracket bolts (C)
- Remove the rear differential mounting bolts (D) and the plates (E)
- Lower the rear differential assembly.
NOTE : Do not lower the jack more than necessary.
9. Damper Lower Side - Disconnect
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- Position a floor jack under lower spring seat (A) of the axle beam. Do
not place the floor jack under the center of the axle
beam
- Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress
- Remove the damper mounting bolt (B).
10.Spring - Remove
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- Lower the floor jack gradually
- Remove the spring (A), upper rubber mount (B), and lower rubber mount
(C).
Installation
1. Spring - Install
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- Install the upper rubber mount (A) on the spring (B) by aligning the
upper end (C) of the spring with the ledge portion (D) of the
upper rubber mount.
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- Install the lower rubber mount (A) on the spring (B) by aligning the
lower end (C) of the spring with the ledge portion (D) of the
lower rubber mount.
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- Install the tab (A) of the lower rubber mount into the groove (B) of the
lower spring seat.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the tab of the lower rubber mount is properly
installed into the axle beam (C).
- Make sure that the spring was installed correctly.
2. Rear Damper Lower Side - Connect
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Fig. 30: Rear Damper Lower Mounting Bolt Torque Specifications
- Position a floor jack under lower spring seat (A) of the axle beam. Do
not place the floor jack under the center of the axle beam
- Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress
- Loosely install a new damper mounting bolt (B)
- Raise the rear suspension with the jack until the vehicle just lifts off
of the safety stands, then tighten the damper mounting bolt to the specified
torque.
3. Rear Differential - Install
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Fig. 31: Rear Differential Mounting Bolt Torque Specifications
- Position a floor jack under rear differential (A)
- Raise the rear differential assembly
- Install the rear differential mounting bolts (B) and the plates (C)
- Install the rear differential mounting bracket bolts (D)
- Install the harness clip (E).
4. Breather Hose - Connect
5. Propeller Shaft - Install
6. Muffler - Install
7. Brake Hose - Install (Right Side)
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8. Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Bracket - Install (Left Side)
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9. Rear Wheels - Install
10.Wheel Alignment - Check
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Removal
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Stabilizer Bushing - Remove
Installation
1. Stabilizer Bushing - Install
Apply silicone spray (P/N 08209-0001) to the new stabilizer bushing.
This will ease installa
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
Removal
Do not use a hammer or impact tools (pneumatic or electric).
Be careful not to damage the threads of the wheel bolts.
Front
SEE MORE:
OBD
On-Board Diagnostic System
PBD (F)/(P)
Full/Partial On-Board Diagnostic
OC
Oxidation Catalytic Converter
OHC
Overhead Cam
ORVR
On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
ORVR-COV
ORVR Cut-Off Valve
ORVR-CV
ORVR Control Valve
ORVR-FAV
ORVR Fresh Air Valve
ORVR-FMV
ORVR Flow Management Valve
ORVR-FTVCV
ORV
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its
higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-road activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you wi