Honda 51401-SLN-A03 Spring, 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 rear wheel lug nuts, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheels. Position a floor jack under each coil spring seat portion of the rear suspension beam, then raise the jacks slightly. Remove both shock absorber lower mounting bolts. On 2009 and later models, remove the wheel speed sensor and wire harness retainer from both sides of the axle beam. Carefully lower the floor jacks until the coil springs are fully extended. Remove the coil spring, the rubber mount and the rubber seat.

Cuts, hardness and general deterioration.