Accord L4-1829cc 1.8L SOHC ES, ET FI (1985)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Strut
Fig. 1 Shock absorber attachments. 1984-85 Accord
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheel(s).
2.
Remove rear stabilizer bar from lower control arm.
3.
Disconnect brake line at shock absorber.
4.
Remove brake drum, then disconnect parking brake cable.
5.
Remove shock absorber to rear wheel hub carrier self-locking bolt, Fig. 1.
6.
Remove upper shock absorber mounting nuts, then the shock absorber.
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque shock absorber upper mounting nuts to 16 ft. lbs., shock absorber to rear wheel hub carrier self-locking bolt
to 40 ft. lbs., stabilizer bar to lower control arm attaching bolt, 16 ft. lbs.