Acura CSX. Manual — part 360

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Installation

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FRONT

A

B

C

A
’06-08 models except Type S model:
10 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

’06-08 models type S model:
10 x 1.25 mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)

’09 model:
10 x 1.25 mm
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 43 lbf·ft)

A
14 x 1.5 mm
90 N·m
(9.2 kgf·m,
67 lbf·ft)

C

B

A

B

C

8 x 1.25 mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

1. Install the damper/spring (A) onto the frame. Note

the direction of the damper mounting base as
shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.

2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A).

NOTE: Install the service cap (B) and the lid (C) after
tightening the flange nuts to the specified torque
value.

3. Loosely install the new damper pinch bolts (A) and

the new self-locking nuts (B) to the damper (C).

4. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load

the suspension with the vehicle’s weight.

5. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the

specified torque value.

6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified

torque value.

7. Install the wheel speed sensor harness clip (A) and

the brake hose bracket (B) to the damper (C).

8. Install the service cap and the lid.

9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the

inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

10. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if

necessary (see page 18-5).

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn the

windshield wipers to the default positions, and turn
the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

Replace.

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Exploded View

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Front Suspension

Damper/Spring Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly

DAMPER MOUNTING BEARING

BUMP STOP

DAMPER UNIT

CAP

SELF-LOCKING NUT
12 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

UPPER SPRING MOUNTING CUSHION

DAMPER SPRING

DAMPER MOUNTING BASE

LOWER SPRING SEAT

Check for any play or roughness.

Check for weakness,
oil contamination, and damage.

Check for oil leaks, gas leaks,
and smooth operation.

Replace.

Check for deterioration and damage.

Check for damage.

Check for deterioration and damage.

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Special Tools Required

Disassembly

Inspection

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A

A
12 x 1.25 mm

07AAA-SVAA100

B

Strut nut adapter 07AAA-SVAA100

NOTE: When compressing the damper spring, use a
commercially available strut spring compressor
(Branick MST-580A or Model 7200, or equivalent)
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Remove the cap (A) from the top of the damper.

2. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-

locking nut (A) using the strut nut adapter, a ratchet
or breaker bar while holding the damper shaft with
a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the spring more
than necessary to remove the nut.

3. Release the pressure from the strut spring

compressor, then disassemble the damper as
shown in the Exploded View.

1. Reassemble the damper mounting base and the

self-locking nut.

2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and

check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and extension. The damper
should extend smoothly and constantly when
compression is released. If it does not, the gas is
leaking, and the damper should be replaced.

3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding

during these tests.

Replace.

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Reassembly

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Front Suspension

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

FRONT

FRONT

44 °24 ’

3 °

A

C

B

D

C

A

Left

Right

A
12 x 1.25 mm
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

C
07AAA-SVAA100

B

1. Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring

mounting cushion (B) by aligning the upper end (C)
of the damper spring with the ledge portion (D) of
the upper spring mounting cushion.

2. Compress the damper spring.

3. Install all the parts except the self-locking nut and

the cap onto the damper unit (A) by referring to the
Exploded View.

4. Align the bottom of the spring (B) and the stepped

part of the lower spring seat (C) on the damper unit.

5. Align the damper bracket (A) and the damper

mounting base (B) so that the ‘‘

’’ stamp (C) points

toward the front.

6. Align the angle of the stud bolt (D) on the damper

bracket as shown.

7. Install the new self-locking nut (A).

8. Hold the damper shaft using a hex wrench (B), and

tighten the self-locking nut using the strut nut
adapter (C) and a torque wrench to the specified
torque value.

9. Remove the damper/spring from the strut spring

compressor.

10. Install the cap.

Replace.

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