Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA City Saloon (GE4) 1.2, HONDA City Saloon (GE4) 1.3, HONDA City Saloon (GE4) 1.3 SES View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for City Saloon (GE4) and other HONDA models
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – HONDA CITY Saloon GD8/GD9. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
High-temperature ceramic grease
HEX bit No.H5.
HEX bit No.H7.
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – HONDA CITY Saloon GD8/GD9. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – HONDA CITY Saloon GD8/GD9.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. HONDA CITY Saloon GD8/GD9
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  7. Step 9
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    Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  9. Step 11
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 15
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  13. Step 16
    Lower the car.
    Step 17
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 18
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 19
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  15. Step 21
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  16. Step 22
    Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 23
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  17. Step 24
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
  18. Step 25
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    Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 nm torque.
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