Honda 51602-SLN-A03 Shock Absorber Assembly, Left Front

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Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, remove the wheels, disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness and the brake hose from the strut, remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle, disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut, remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts and knock the bolts out with a hammer and punch, separate the strut from the steering knuckle, using an Allen wrench, hold the strut piston rod from turning and remove the strut upper mounting nut and washer, remove the damper mounting base and remove the strut/spring assembly from the vehicle.

Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure the mounting cushions and upper washer are properly installed on the piston rod. Remove the plastic retainers and take off the steering column U-joint cover. Then tighten the NEW upper mounting nut to the torque. Raise the floor jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the NEW lower mounting bolt to the torque. Install the wheel and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts to the torque.

Remove the mounting base from the strut, install the spring compressor on the spring and compress it sufficiently to relieve all pressure from the upper spring seat, remove the piston rod nut, remove the strut bearing, lift the spring seat and upper insulator from the piston rod, check the rubber spring seat for cracking and hardness, carefully lift the compressed spring from the assembly and set it in a safe place, slide the dust boot off the piston rod, check the lower insulator for wear, cracking and hardness and replace it if necessary.