Acura RL. Manual - part 790

Fig. 35: Identifying Headlight Leveling Sensor Linkage 
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5. Remove the rear shelf (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SHELF AREA ).  

6. Remove the two flange nuts (A). 

Fig. 36: Identifying Flange Nuts 
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7. Remove the damper lower mounting bolt (A) from the knuckle. 

 

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Fig. 37: Identifying Damper Lower Mounting Bolt 
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8. Lower the rear suspension, then remove the damper (A) from the vehicle. 

Fig. 38: Identifying Damper 
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INSPECTION 

1. Disassemble the damper and check all the parts as shown in the Exploded View.  

2. Install the damper mounting base, washer, and 10 mm nut to the damper unit.  

3. Push on the damper by hand as shown. 

 

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Fig. 39: Pushing On Damper By Hand 
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4. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both 

compression and extension. The damper should extend in a smooth, continuous motion when the 
compression is released. If it does not (no compression or no extension), the gas is leaking, and the 
damper should be replaced.  

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

INSTALLATION 

1. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the stabilizer link. 

Fig. 40: Identifying Damper And Lower Arm 
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2. Compress the damper (A) by hand, and move it into position.  

3. Loosely tighten the new damper lower mounting bolt (A). 

 

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Fig. 41: Identifying Damper Lower Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications 
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4. Loosely install the new flange nuts. 

Fig. 42: Identifying Flange Nuts With Torque Specifications 
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5. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load it with the vehicle's weight.  

6. Tighten the flange nuts and the damper lower mounting bolt to the specified torque value.  

7. Connect the headlight leveling sensor linkage (A) to the damper with the self-locking nut (B). 

 

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