Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate 2.0 i (CW1), HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate 2.4 i (CW2), HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate 2.2 i-DTEC (CW3), HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate 2.2 i-DTEC (CW3) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock strut with the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #14. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Undo the fastener that connects the shock strut with the shock absorber fork. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  11. Step 14
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    Pull aside the shock strut from its mounting seat.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
  15. Step 18
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    Detach the shock absorber fork from the shock strut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate
  17. Step 20
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  18. Step 21
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    Disconnect the brake hose mounting bracket. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 23
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. Professionals recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  21. Step 24
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #14. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
  24. Step 27
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    Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  25. Step 28
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  26. Step 29
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 29 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – HONDA ACCORD VIII Estate. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  27. Step 30
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    Decompress the spring.
  28. Step 31
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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