Honda Civic. Manual — part 656

7. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque value.
8. Install the service cap and the lid.
9. Clean the mating surface 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 WHEEL

ALIGNMENT ).

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).

DAMPER/SPRING DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, AND REASSEMBLY

EXPLODED VIEW

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 40: Exploded View Of Damper/Spring (With Torque Specifications)

Special Tools Required

Strut nut adapter 07AAA-SVAA100

NOTE:

When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially
available strut spring compressor (Branick MST-580A or

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

DISASSEMBLY

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

Fig. 41: Identifying Damper Cap

2. Compress the damper spring, then remove the self-locking nut (A) using the

strut nut adapter (B) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C). Do
not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.

Fig. 42: Identifying Compress Damper Spring

3. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the

damper as shown in the Exploded View.

Model 7200, or equivalent) according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)

INSPECTION

1. Reassemble all the parts, except for the upper spring mounting cushion, the

bump stop, and the damper spring.

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.

Fig. 43: Identifying Compress Damper Assembly By Hand

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

REASSEMBLY

1. Install the damper spring (A) on the upper spring mounting cushion (B) by

aligning the ledge portion (C).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 SUSPENSION Front Suspension Civic (All Except Hybrid)