TSX L4-2.4L (2005)
6. Install the washer (A) and a new 10 mm self-locking nut (B). Hold the damper shaft with a hex wench (C), and tighten the 10 mm self-locking nut
to the specified torque.
7. Remove the damper assembly from the strut spring compressor.
Installation
1. Position the damper assembly (A) in the body with the aligning tab (B) facing inside, then loosely install the flange nuts.
2. Install the damper fork (A) over the driveshaft and onto the lower arm. Install the front damper in the damper fork so the aligning tab (B) is
aligned with the slot (C) in the damper fork.
3. Loosely install the damper pinch bolt (D) into the damper fork.
4. Install the flange bolt (E) to the damper fork and lower arm, and lightly tighten the new damper fork mounting nut (F).
NOTE: Use a new damper fork mounting nut on reassembly.
5. Place the floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
