Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
4. Remove the two flange nuts (A).
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 (F).
7. Lower the rear suspension, and remove the damper (G) from the vehicle. Damper spring 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) while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C). 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.