CL TYPE S V6-3.2L SOHC (2001)
3. Remove the two flange nuts (A).
4. Place a jack under the knuckle to support the suspension.
5. Remove the flange bolt (A) from the knuckle.
6. Remove the flange nut (B) while holding the joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), and disconnect the stabilizer link (E) from the stabilizer link
bracket.
7. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper (F) from the vehicle.
NOTE: Damper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
Disassembly/Inspection
1. Compress the damper spring with a commercially available strut spring compressor (A) according to the manufacturer's instructions, then remove
the self-locking nut (B). Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the self-locking nut.
2. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor, then disassemble the damper as shown in the Exploded View.
3. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
4. Compress the damper assembly by hand, and check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension. The damper
should extends smoothly and constantly when the compression is released. If it does not, the gas is leaking, and the damper should be replaced.
5. Check for oil leaks, abnormal noises, and binding during these tests.
Reassembly
