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5. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding during these tests.

REASSEMBLY

1. Align the damper mounting base (A) and spring mounting cushion (B) as shown, then reassemble the

damper except for the washer and self-locking nut.

Fig. 38: Identifying Damper Mounting Base And Spring Mounting Cushion
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2. Install the damper assembly on a commercially available strut spring compressor (A), and compress the

spring lightly.

Fig. 39: Identifying Strut Spring Compressor
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3. Align the bottom of the spring and the stepped part (B) of the lower spring seat.

4. Position the damper mounting base (A) so the stud bolt (B) is aligned with the aligning tab (C) in the

damper unit as shown.

LEFT:

NOTE:

Refer to the EXPLODED VIEW as needed.

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RIGHT:

Fig. 40: Identifying Positioning For Damper Mounting Base
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5. Compress the damper spring. Do not compress the spring excessively.

6. Install the washer (A) and a new 10 mm self-locking nut (B). Hold the damper shaft with a hex wrench

(C), and tighten the 10 mm self-locking nut to the specified torque value.

Fig. 41: Identifying Damper Shaft And Fastener With Torque Specifications
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7. Remove the damper assembly from the strut spring compressor.

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2005-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE

Fuel and Emissions Systems - RL

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

INTERMITTENT FAILURES

The term "intermittent failure" means a system may have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not come on, check for poor connections or loose pins at
all connectors related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting. If the MIL was on but then went out, the

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original problem may have been intermittent.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Some DTCs or symptoms can be caused by a combination of PCM software and specific driving habits.
Periodically, new PCM software or new service procedures may become available. Always check online for
the latest software or service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting.

OPENS AND SHORTS

"Open" and "short" are common electrical terms. An open is a break in a wire or at a connection. A short is
an accidental connection of a wire to ground or to another wire. In simple electronics, this usually means
something won't work at all. With complex electronics (such as PCMs) this can sometimes mean something
works, but not the way it's supposed to.

HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM)

If the MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) has come on

1. Start the engine, and check the MIL (A).

Fig. 2: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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2. If the MIL stays on, connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's

side of the dashboard.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is turned ON (II), and the engine is not started, the
MIL stays on for 15-20 seconds (see MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(MIL) INDICATION (IN RELATION TO READINESS CODES) ).

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