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On cars with struts the suspension is unloaded when you jack the car off the ground (my Sentra). Other types require you to jack the car up, unloading the spring tension from the suspension parts in order to check them for play unloaded.
If that makes any sense.
I think Honda has the spring load on the lower control arm, so you need to position your jack on the lower arm. Of course make sure you have a backup support system, like stands, just in case something slips while you are under there prying and twisting things, looking for play.
I never was much of a fan of replacing things, that I could test and show they were still serviceable. heck I cleaned the connection on one of my tail lamp bulbs that was original and 23 years old. Plucked it and the filaments were fine, still working 9k miles later.
I think a 23 year old Japanese made 1157 bulb, is a better bet than a new one made in China.
regards
mech
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