Genuine Honda CR-V Shock Absorber

Honda CR-V Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Answers

• Damper Unit, Rear Front
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  Q: How to replace and install a Strut and Spring Assembly?

  A: Remove the strut/spring assembly, mount it in the vise, and compress the spring. Hold the damper rod, unscrew the nut, and remove the upper mount. Remove the spring seat/insulator, lift the compressed spring, and remove the dust cover/plate. Slide the bump stop and extend the damper rod. Install the bump stop/dust cover/plate, place the compressed coil spring, and install the upper insulator/spring seat. Install the bearing/support, install the washer/nut, remove the spring compressor, and install the strut/spring assembly.
• Damper Unit, Left Front
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  Q: How Do You Replace a front Strut Assembly on a Honda CR-V?

  A: Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the wheels. Unbolt the brake hose bracket from the strut and detach the speed sensor wiring harness from the strut by removing the clamp bracket bolt. Remove the stabilizer bar link from the strut, mark the position of the strut to the Steering Knuckle, then remove the strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts. Remove the access cover from the cowl panel, then remove the three upper nuts securing the strut assembly to the body. Separate the strut from the steering knuckle and remove it. Check the strut body for leaking fluid, dents, cracks and other obvious damage which would warrant repair or replacement. Check the coil spring for chips or cracks in the spring coating and inspect the spring seat for cuts, hardness and general deterioration. Guide the strut assembly up into the fenderwell and insert the upper mounting studs through the holes in the body, then install the nuts. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts, install the nuts, align the previously made matchmarks and tighten them to the torque. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the upper mounting nuts and install the cowl panel cover. Have the front end alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
• Damper Unit, Rear
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  Q: How to replace and remove the Rear Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Assembly on a Honda CR-V?

  A: Loosen rear wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Block the front wheels and remove the wheel. Support the Trailing Arm, disconnect the stabilizer bar link, and unbolt the brake hose and parking brake cable. Remove bolts securing the front of the trailing arm, fold down the rear seat back, and remove the side trim panel. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nuts, and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Check the shock body and coil spring, and mount the shock/coil spring assembly in a vise. Install the spring compressor, unscrew the retaining nut, and disassemble the parts. Reassemble the parts, guide the shock absorber/coil spring assembly up, and connect the shock to trailing arm. Install the trailing arm-to-floorpan bolts and raise the trailing arm. Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Install the wheel and lug nuts, put down the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Tighten the upper mounting nuts, and check and adjust the rear wheel alignment.