reinstalling factory springs
silvrcvik
05-30-2006, 10:08 PM
I got a 99 civic 2 years ago, i want to reinstall the factory springs in place of the coilovers that are currently on there, because im sick of the ride. anyone out there have an easy walkthrough i can possibley print out??? thanks
superbluecivicsi
05-30-2006, 10:32 PM
mrood
07-11-2006, 07:33 PM
replaceing struts on 91 honda accord step by step
89ludedude
08-09-2006, 12:00 PM
Just finished mine on an '89 Prelude - be prepared for a lengthy job! Both my Springs were busted. The hard highlights:
- Difficult to get the spring compressors out of the new springs once instaled
- Difficult to position the spring compressors so as not to distort or crush the dust cap / top washer
- Difficulty getting the strut yoke (bolt) loose or off
- Pulled the CV joint loose - required removing the boot and 1/2 shaft to reinsert it, re-lube it, and reinstall the boot (use only moly grease!!!)
- Once they are installed, check the tightness of the struts. It is easier to manage with the weight of the car on them vs. the spring compressors.
- Other than that ... piece of cake!
- Difficult to get the spring compressors out of the new springs once instaled
- Difficult to position the spring compressors so as not to distort or crush the dust cap / top washer
- Difficulty getting the strut yoke (bolt) loose or off
- Pulled the CV joint loose - required removing the boot and 1/2 shaft to reinsert it, re-lube it, and reinstall the boot (use only moly grease!!!)
- Once they are installed, check the tightness of the struts. It is easier to manage with the weight of the car on them vs. the spring compressors.
- Other than that ... piece of cake!
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