Honda 51401-SHJ-L31 Right Front Spring

If the struts or coil springs are leaking, no longer dampen, or have physical damage like chipped, sagging, or cracked coil springs get all the facts before working on anything since the strut/shock absorber assemblies are non-repairable if a problem occurs. Fully assembled strut assemblies with springs may be purchased in an exchange part from with will prove advantageous. Further to the above, whether the route taken is to replace a single part or embark on a whole car diagnosis always ensure the price and availability of the parts accessed via side steps. It is possible to start by lifting the strut and spring assembly followed by fixing it in a vise covered with wood or rag, however one should avoid over tightenIng. According to the tool manufacturer's direction, place a spring compressor on the spring and compress the spring to the extent that all pressure is off the upper spring seat; this can be ascertained by shaking the spring. Clamp the strut piston rod with an Allen key and loosen and take off the thrust bearing retaining nut with a box-end key, when doing this set the parts aside in order of disassembly. Look at the bearing in the suspension support to ensure that there is free movement and look at the rubber part of the upper mount and if it is worn, cracked or has an unpleasant smell, it has to be replaced. Take your upper spring seat out of the damper shaft, make sure that there is no crack in it and that it is hard and take off your upper insulator of the damper shaft. Carefully remove the compressed spring from the assembly with the ends pointed out lest the pressure build up cause injuries then place it a safe place After sometime mark the springs LEFT and RIGHT if you are removing both of them. Pull off the dust cover plate and the dust cover, and then withdraw the rubber bump stop off the damper shaft but ensuring it has signs of wear and if it does then replace it. For reassembly, which the damper rod to its full extent and replace the rubber bump stop, the dust cover and the dust cover plate. The compressed coil spring should then be placed on the lower seat of the damper so that the end is placed on the recessed portion of the whole lower seat part then the insulator together with the spring seat, the bearing and the suspension support should be fitted. Last of all, attach the washer and the nut to the stud, and tighten it to the recommended torque setting, then, using the spring compressor tool remove it before fitting the strut/spring assembly.

Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling, then remove the wheel. Next, take out the ABS wheel speed sensor and unbolt the harness brackets from the trailing arm. Support control arm B with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket, then remove the bolt that secures the control arm to the knuckle. Mark the position of the spring to the spring insulators, then slowly lower the floor jack to remove the coil spring, ensuring it is supported by the jack until it can be taken out. Inspect the spring for cracks and chips, replacing the springs as a set if any defects are found, and check the upper insulator for damage, replacing it if necessary. For installation, position the lower end of the coil spring in the depressed area of the trailing arm, raise the outer end of lower arm B with a floor jack, and tighten the control arm-to-knuckle bolt to the specified torque, followed by tightening the wheel lug nuts to the appropriate torque.