Honda 52610-TR7-B14 Rear Shock Absorber

Check the shock body for leaking fluid, dents, cracks and other obvious damage which would warrant repair or replacement.

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.

Use a spring compressor to compress the spring sufficiently to relieve all pressure from the upper spring seat, then hold the damper rod with an Allen wrench and remove the upper spring seat and insulator.