Honda 51605-SLN-A03 Shock Absorber Unit, Right Front

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If signs of wear are present, check cost and availability of parts before disassembling. Remove strut and spring assembly, then mounting base. Install spring compressor and relieve pressure from upper spring seat. Remove piston rod nut and strut bearing. Inspect bearing for smooth operation. Replace rubber spring seat if necessary. Carefully lift compressed spring from assembly. Slide dust boot off piston rod. Check lower insulator for wear, cracking and hardness. Replace if necessary. For reassembly, set lower insulator into position. Extend damper rod and install dust boot. Place coil spring onto lower insulator. Install upper insulator and spring seat. Install upper spring seat and strut bearing. Install strut piston rod nut and tighten. Remove spring compressors. Install mounting base and strut coil spring assembly.

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.

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts.