Pilot 2WD V6-3.5L (2006)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Damper Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.
3. Remove the flange bolt (A) from the body.
4. Remove the self-locking nut (B) and washer from the knuckle.
5. Compress the damper (C) by hand, and remove it from the vehicle.
Inspection
1. Push on the damper by hand as shown.
2. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper
should extend in a smooth, continuous motion when the compression is released. If it does not (no compression or no extension), the gas is
leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
3. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, or binding during these tests.
Installation
1. Place a floor jack at the connecting point of lower arm B and the knuckle.