Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 763

Fig. 7: Removing Rear Shelf
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Fig. 8: Removing Seat Side Bolster
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Fig. 9: Removing Flange Nuts
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Fig. 10: Removing Flange Bolt From Knuckle
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Disassembly/Inspection

1. Compress the damper spring with appropriate strut spring compressor (A) according to the manufacturer's

instructions, then remove the self-locking nut (B). See Fig. 11 . DO NOT compress the spring more than
necessary to remove the self-locking nut.

2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper. See Fig. 6 .

3. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.

4. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both

compression and extension. The damper should extends smoothly and constantly when the compression
is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.

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

2004 Acura TSX

2004 SUSPENSION Rear - TSX