Honda 08W60-TS9-1M0C1 Damper Assy., RR.

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.

Guide the shock absorber up into the fenderwell and insert the damper through the hole in the body. Once the damper rod protrudes from the hole, install the bushing, washer and nut so the assembly won't fall back through. Be sure to use new mounting bushings. Connect the shock to the trailing arm. Raise the trailing arm with the floor jack to simulate normal ride height, then tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and damper mounting nut.

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.