Disassembly/Inspection - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Disassembly Iinspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper spring with a spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut. Do not com-
press the spring more than necessary to remove the
nut.
10 mm SELF-
LOCKING NUT
Replace.
STRUT SPRING
COMPRESSOR:
(Commercially available)
BRANICKo TIN MST -580A
or Model 7200
or equivalent
2. Release the pressure from the spring compressor,
then disassemble the damper as shown in the next
column.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except for the spring.
2. Push on the damper assembly as shown.
WOODEN
BLOCK
1
3. Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should move smoothly. If it does not (no compres-
sion or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the
damper should be replaced.
4. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding dur-
ing these tests.
SELF-LOCKING NUT
10 x 1.25 mm
29 N'm 13.0 kgf·m. 22 Ibl-fl'
Replace.
DAMPER MOUNTING
RUBBER
Check for deterioration
and damage.
DAMPER MOUNTING COLLAR
DAMPER MOUNTING
BASE
DAMPER MOUNTING
RUBBER
Check for deterioration
and damage.
==11 DAMPER SPRING
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Check for weakened compression
and damage.
SPRING MOUNTING RUBBER
Check for deterioration
~
and damage.
DUST COVER
PLATE BUMP STOP PLATE
DUST COVER
BUMPST~
Check for
weakness and
Check for bending and damage. damage.
DAMPER UNIT
18-17