Honda 51602-SDA-A23 Shock Absorber Assembly, Left Front

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Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Place a floor jack under the lower control arm to support it. Remove the damper fork-to-shock pinch bolt. Remove the damper fork-to-lower control arm bolt and remove the fork. It may be necessary to tap the fork from the shock absorber. Support the shock absorber and coil spring assembly and remove the five upper mounting nuts. Carefully remove the unit from the fenderwell. Guide the shock absorber assembly up into the fenderwell and insert the five upper mounting studs through the holes in the body. Once the studs protrude from the holes, install the nuts so the assembly won't fall back through, but don't tighten the nuts completely yet. The shock absorber is heavy and awkward, so get an assistant to help you, if possible. Insert the lower end of the shock absorber into the damper fork. Caution: Make sure the aligning tab on the back of the shock body enters the slot in the damper fork. Connect the damper fork to the lower control arm, using a new nut on the damper fork bolt. Raise the lower control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the damper fork pinch bolt and damper fork-to-lower control arm bolt nut. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the upper mounting nuts.

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To ensure proper reinstallation of the upper mount, it is recommended to make a sketch or some matchmarks to help with positioning.