Honda CRX silhouetteCRX

Damper Removal / Damper Disassembly/Inspection

12-17prose procedure
  1. 1
    Remove the brake hose clamps from the damper.
    Front damper removal: damper assembly with the two 10 mm locking nuts at the top, damper fork, damper pinch bolt, damper fork bolt and self-locking nut; inset shows the brake hose clamps. Torque/replace callout for the self-locking nut.
  2. 2
    Remove the damper pinch bolt.
  3. 3
    Remove the damper fork bolt and remove the damper fork.
  4. 4
    Remove the damper by removing the two 10 mm nuts.

Damper Disassembly/Inspection

  1. 1
    Compress the damper spring with the spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions, then remove the self locking nut.
    Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.
    Damper spring being compressed in a spring compressor to remove the self-locking nut; inset shows the 10 mm self-locking nut at the top of the damper.
  2. 2
    Remove the spring compressor then disassemble the damper as shown on the next page.
  3. 3
    Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
    Two dampers compared for operation check: NORMAL (smooth full-stroke, circle mark) versus NEEDS REPLACEMENT (uneven/jerky stroke, X mark), with stroke-direction arrows.
  4. 4
    Also check for smooth operation in short strokes of 5-10 cm (2-4 in). Replace the damper if resistance is uneven or jerky.
  5. 5
    Check for oil leaks abnormal noises or binding during these tests.
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