Civic L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (16 valve) (1993)
Fig. 12 - Installing Damper Mounting Base
2.
Assemble rear damper in reverse order of removal except damper mounting washer and self-locking nut. Align bottom of damper spring and
spring lower seat as shown in Fig. 12.
3.
Compress spring and install damper mounting washer and self-locking nut.
4.
Loosely tighten self-locking nut, then while holding damper shaft torque self-locking nut to 22 ft. lbs.
5.
Lower rear suspension and position damper assembly in its original position.
6.
Loosely install two flange nuts, then using a suitable floor jack raise rear suspension until weight of car is on damper.
7.
Install damper mounting bolt and self-locking bolt, then torque to 40 ft. lbs. Mounting bolt and self-locking bolt should be tighten with
damper under vehicle load.
8.
Tighten two flange attaching nuts, then install damper cap.