Honda HR-V: Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect
- Disconnect the stabilizer link from the damper.
4. Damper/Spring Items - Remove
Fig. 1: Brake Hose Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
- Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)
- Remove the wheel speed sensor wire guide rubber (B) and the clip (C).
5. Maintenance Lid - Remove
6. Damper/Spring - Remove
Fig. 2: Damper Pinch Bolts With Torque Specifications
- Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the flange nuts (B).
NOTE:
- Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow
the driveshaft inboard joint to come apart.
- Use the new damper pinch bolts and the new flange nuts during
reassembly.
- During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same
direction as removal.
Fig. 3: Upper Damper Mounting Nut With Torque Specifications
- Remove the damper cap (A)
- Hold the damper shaft (B) using a hex wrench (C), and loosen the damper
mounting nut (D).
- Remove the damper mounting nut (A), the spring washer (B), and the
damper mounting base (C).
- Remove the damper/spring (A) and the damper rubber mount (B).NOTE: Be
careful not to damage the body.
7. All Removed Parts - Install
- Install the front damper/spring in the reverse order of removal.
8. Wheel Alignment - Check
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Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball
Removal & Installation
1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Front Wheel - Remove
3. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect
Fig. 11: Lower Ball Joint Mounting Flange With Torque Specifications
Remove the flange bolt
SEE MORE:
NOTE: The indicator comes on when the reprogramming fails.
1. Problem verification:
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Check the EPS indicator.
Does the EPS indicator come on, then go off?
YES
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO
Go to step 2.
2. DTC check:
Check for DTCs with t
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
EPS MOTOR/CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Steering Column/EPS Control Unit - Remove
2. EPS Motor/Control Unit - Remove
Disconnect the connector (A)
Remove the EPS motor/control unit (B).
Installation
1. EPS Motor/Control Unit - Install
Fig. 1: EPS Mo