How to Replace Rear Strut Assembly 07-11 Honda CRV

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[@rondhole]

Thanks for very nice clear video. Is it common that the bottom of the struts rusted like that?

[@logfog]

What is the model name and number of the telescopic jack stand used in the video?

[@ericshaw7859]

You make it look so easy with a clean garage, lift, pole jack, snap on tools and non seized bolts. Mine didn't go as smoothly but your walkthrough helped ;)

[@thaicorp]

true! the seized bolts are a big pain that adds hours to the job

[@chrisE815]

It's painful watching you use hand tools to remove the fasteners but I appreciate that you do it to better show the repair. Thanks!

[@CipheredCrimes]

I would’ve never thought of dropping the front bushing of the rear lower control arm! The amount of time it saves! I’ve been replacing the struts without dropping it. What a hassle!

[@fredkearns3551]

I was called to help a person who watched this video on their 2011 Honda crv. They did this step by step, after I helped get it back together on left side I showed him how to do it right side, remove upper bolts, then lower, use 5' bar across upper suspension lower remove the strut , insert sane way the new strut. Took all of 20 minutes with a wheel back on , not removing control arm bolts or anything else. Her way is longer, and if people are doing this on jack stands takes hours.

[@edscholfield2068]

Very important that you remove the assembly tab on the top of the Honda original struts, this tab locks the strut in place during the assembly process. It is not possible to remove the strut without removing the tab. Other than the wrong bolt sizes great video, help a lot

[@Gislos]

I have seen so many how to video's on my Honda crv, this video is superb. Thank you for this quality guide.

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[@jasonkeller5732]

I love the woman mechanic in the 1A Auto videos for the Honda CRV. She makes it look so easy, All i need now is to trade in my driveway for a garage with a lift.

[@ritatoddmorris]

Gotta love Sue, she knows her stuff

[@atxjax1]

Thanks for the video. One correction as it is a safety issue. @ 16.43 in the video it mentions the incorrect torque for those trailing arm bushing bolts. It should be 84.6 lb-ft per the manual or just round it up to 85 lb-ft...............again thank you for the awesome step by step video.

[@walkdeep]

@ 16.43?

[@a1axel738]

All data says 54ftlb don’t want to overtorque by that much

[@1946jeeplover]

Alright. I’ve watched this video 3 x. I just ordered the parts via you guys on 9/27. Hope this works for my daughters 08 CRV. I’ll provide update in the next couple of weeks.

[@andrewsnyder9262]

Hopefully you don’t have any shipping delays…I look forward to the update. I plan to do this using floor jacks sometime in the near future, and your input will be appreciated. Good luck!

[@rudes4124]

I just did this over the weekend, and this method ended up being the easiest, especially when it comes to putting the bottom bolt back in the lower shock mount. This is not designed very well and could have been easier with a better design. Fortunately, my rear shocks lasted about 160,000 miles. If you power wash before you get in there you would be surprised how clean it can be R.A.

[@chrisE815]

Yeah, my '09 just rolled over 160k too! I think I should have changed the shocks a few thousand miles ago though because it feels like I'm driving on a trampoline. Left side done- need to do the right side tonight!

[@iklepsch]

Thank you. That is the cleanest shop,ever.

[@joelb099]

This woman is very good…wish she could work on my Honda CR-V..I need all 4 struts to be replaced and I need to hire a mechanic that knows what their doing..

[@Garfield0123]

Sue, you are a great teacher. I always enjoy your videos and apply the knowledge I learn. :)

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[@ushouldntjudgeme3683]

You made it look easy !

[@haroldthomas1576]

Thanks!

[@dukesgrill]

You do not need to remove the two bolts attaching the control arm assembly to the frame. Use a long pry bar, instead to pull down the assembly. This is especially important if your Honda went through the rear frame reinforcement recall where a plate bracket was attached to the rear of the car in front of the rear wheel well. The front bolt has to go through the new plate, then through the control arm bracket, then into the frame. It's a nightmare to align all of them up if you are working on your back on the floor in the garage.

[@boosted_donkey]

If you have difficult struts like I had that was really snug where the bottom bolt goes it's easiest to disconnect that arm on the top of the spindle then the 2 lca bolts while being supported with a jack. It gives you so much more play. To reconnect the top arm just jack up underneath the spindle until the strut compresses enough to get the bolt through after you put the lca bolts back in

[@Superchad245]

Is it possible to use a spring compressor to replace the strut without removing the control arm bolts and not lowering the control arm? after Honda did the rear subframe repair the bracket for the repair goes over the front bolt of the control arm requiring removing the entire recall repair bracket in order to lower the control arm.

[@e30mark]

Excellent video, I've got this job to do on my CR-V, unfortunately the previous owners garage fitted the wrong strut to my car. In the UK 🇬🇧 we have the option for Xenon lights. As part of the automatic headlight leveling system there is a sensor the bolts to a bracket that is welded to the rear strut. The rear strut on mine doesn't have the bracket and they just left the sensor arm hanging free. For reference the Honda part number for my 2007 Mk3 strut is 52611SWAE02. Happy spannering 🔧

[@wanbrother9242]

when removing old honda shocks, there are tabs that make it very difficult to remove shocks. You can remove 6 nuts from each side and bend that tab upwards to make removing the shocks easier. Check out the TRQ video of this on more detail

[@chris-fz2eg]

Six nuts from where? Where is the tab?

[@farmingparadise]

Not all heroes wear capes. Just fought with this for 20 minutes before seeing this comment.

[@czupakabra56]

Great video with detailed instructions.Thanks.

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[@joesno406]

great job !!!!! did all that with no power tools IMPRESSIVE}}}}}

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[@shifty2755]

Not really. Try doing a rusty one on your drive. Then you should get praise.

[@danielguzman8346]

Great video . I was trying to find a video with the 4WD model. Thank you

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[@BradfordDIY]

They're the same I believe.

[@sterlingmoore4798]

Just did this on a 4wd model, this passed weekend. Can confirm, this procedure worked the same.

[@johnnybravo1700]

The torque spec for the upper rear shock mount aren’t 16 ft lbs I have the service manual for this car and it is 54ft lbs just a heads up

[@skygoing82]

Thanks ! I triple checked this and you are correct!

[@nedar1]

How hard or easy it this to do on the floor with jack stands?

[@dalefoster4211]

At minute six, why did you release tension on the control arm before finishing to remove the lower strut mounting bolt? You put a lot more tension on the bolt to remove it

[@bluntmastagardenstv2438]

I don’t get it either

[@mr.nobody4900]

Yet another helpful tutorial.

[@By_Any_Means_Necessary]

Good video but instead of taking the control arm bolts all the way out like you did I'm just gonna back them out almost to the end so i can zip them back on and not fight with them to get them back in

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[@skygoing82]

Man i hope that works for my seconds side; I just replaced my rear passenger side and cant for the life of my get the control arm bolts back on. I have tried multiple different jacks, angles, etc and i can't seem to get things to line up right, managed to cross thread both bolts and i am worried i need to tap the holes now. Not sure how to even get my car out of my garage if it turns out this is above my skill set! 💩😤🥺

[@1946jeeplover]

@@skygoing82 any update on your effort?

[@Shoesarenothammers]

@@1946jeeplover aligning the control arm is his New Year’s resolution lol

[@johnmatayoshi4950]

How long is that ratchet extension that you used towards the end of the video?

[@monthied1]

I was hoping Sue was doing this video! My 07 looks way better under there than this 09 that has to deal with those brutal winters.

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[@ron3113]

Thanks for the video. A side question: if a rear strut needs to be replaced, would tire wear appear on the inside or the outside of the tire? Thanks in advance.

[@JohnnyUtah9173]

Would this job require an alignment after?

[@charliekilo3]

Your breaker bar looks and sound like a flex head ratchet. Nice video.

[@FollowerOfChrist589]

Awesome video covered everything perfectly nice work !!

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

Putting the bottom of the strut intp position is very tough.

[@jasonargo8607]

I have a 2011 honda CRV. My car shakes when I accelerate. I’ve noticed looking from the rear the driver side rear looks like it’s sagging really bad and wondering if it’s prob the strut is locked up or frozen up it doesn’t give any bounce when going over speed bumps or or RR crossings

[@chasedavis2358]

These were aftermarket struts that she pulled out, the original ones will have a tab on the strut mount that you’ll have to bend up to remove it

[@alfonsomostroso]

Damm the way she picked up that wheel. !! ❤

[@johnjones-fu9hn]

Awesome video EXCEPT why not Fast Forward through tightening the bolts we get the idea!

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[@ethanchamberlain4945]

6:21 what would you call that bolt she's taking out there? I need to find a replacement asap and need to know what to call it

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These videos are super helpful, thank you

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[@fedorov5549]

Why take the front lower control arm down and not the upper control arm? I’ve always just taken the top arm off.

[@markoreilly4433]

Brilliant job - thank you

[@chuckhasse214]

FYI - Honda had a recall for the control arm connection to the frame due to rust - it is a terrible band aid they came up with! You might have to update this portion of your video, Honda now added a few more terrible steps....

[@leewilkins8341]

Excellent video- thank you!

[@ruddyantoniomartejimenez482]

Exelente explicación

[@henryham5024]

Awesome video. Step by step very well explained, Thanks

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Very useful, thanks! Do you ship to Canada or can recommend a decent supplier here (west coast) Cheers

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Thank you...very clear and helpful video!!

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[@1sttobylopez]

Did you say if we need to do the alignment on the back after we do this installation

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+1sttobylopez We would suggest you check to make sure that the toe and camber are not off.

[@macabo]

the service manual says the top bolts on the strut should be 54lb ft not 16..

[@MikeAbbott3]

Is this an AWD CRV? is it the same for a FWD CRV?

[@paulc858]

That was awesome DIYS video! Keep up the good work. Can’t believe that lady installed the rear strut assembly. Wow!

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[@godygody8991]

Are the replacement part long life? because I just bought some struts from eBay and last only 4 months now I have to replace it again 😥

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Excellent video

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[@SpicyMcGeezaks]

That looks like a real PITA!

[@ronvanr5359]

Do you need an alignment after replacing the rear shocks?

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+Ronald VanRoekel It is not necessary to have an alignment performed after replacing only the rear shocks.

[@shifty2755]

Only when you change the springs or bottom arms etc. Alignment only changes as your suspension components wear out.

[@rickeyjones6008]

Super thanks 🙏

[@whiskkers9291]

2008 CRV: The bottom of my strut has a linkage that I didn't see in this video. The linkage is just under the coil spring itself and goes to a thin plate. On that plate there is a type of sensor with some wires running to it. Does anyone know what this is because mine appears to have a bad stress crack in it; maybe due to the bad strut.

[@sofiaoropesa]

impressive!

[@martinkoche4375]

Sue you da bomb. Thank you nice video. 😇

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Good video, thank you.

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Great video

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[@agraiders99]

Is this the same way to do it on a 2015 crv?

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[@ghostwriter6699]

wow thanks -- so only two things I would correct ... 1. AN IMPACT WRENCH is your best friend, cut the time down by 1/2 .... 2. When they say the shocks come with 14mm nuts what they mean is 15mm ... no worries though ....A racing FLOOR jack is your best friend - unless there is someone to help push things out of your way to remove and put back new springs - you need 3 hands ...

[@psemeq]

11:40 you need to load the suspension. Without it you will rip the bushing.

[@Ed-qu8nz]

I agree. Bushings should be tightened in the static position, meaning, as though the car was on the ground with the weight of the car on them. I just did this job and put a block under the suspension and lowered the car until the weight was on it and then tightened the lower shock bolt.

[@syllinx1]

Can you actually install them incorrectly? Other than torquing them without a load on them? I installed mine on My Honda Element and the bushings already look like they are trying to tear.

[@danielguzman8346]

U gonna need new bushing

[@shifty2755]

You've tightened them before the weight was on the wheels it sounds like.

[@coreylong156]

Good video, however you guys should really do these videos how most of us would repair a vehicle. Using a regular jack to lift the vehicle. Furthermore, you should do it with vehicles that ARENT BRAND NEW or HAVENT BEEN DETAILED prior to the work you are showing.

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[@davidd6003]

How is it detailed its dirty and rusty under neath 🤷‍♂️

[@Ed-qu8nz]

This car is nine years old to boot.

[@ylmsr2841]

Bro I wish I would’ve watched this video before I replaces them I struggled soo muchh I regret not watching it

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[@steventempleton4265]

Strut has been installed wrong way round. The tab on the top mount should face outwards and the end of the coil at the bottom of shock should face inwards.

[@edhill9226]

I actually got a crv in my garage right now and it's got the squeekys like I always say what kind of insurance you have on it. Oh no

[@mrhappywaffle]

I love you

[@edhill9226]

Send that tool to me I fix it for you or give you some advice. Contact your local machine shop sometime its cheaper than a new tool. I know what you mean about "special" got my grandpa's tools and no one touches them no one but me and my uncle Bob

[@XRFOREVER]

if you would use power tools it would save us all time...

[@icepick859]

Why you guys always using hand tools?? Come on now. We all use impacts!

[@zoneb609]

Not all people use impacts, that's why. No problem in using ratchets

[@TheMuddman74]

There is a problem in using impacts though. Even if I wasn't a professional mechanic, I wouldn't let most mechanics touch my car because of that. Impacts should rarely ever be used, especially in regular service. Unless you are working on older vehicles frame, steering box, large trucks, etc...and still really only for bolts with 1/2" shaft or larger.

[@sterlingmoore4798]

My son and I did this all by hand on the weekend in our garage. I've seen too many cowboys with impacts booger up simple jobs and cross-thread important stuff and scratch up rims etc. Drills have their place- but sometimes finesse is required.

[@kona1967]

Your pushing up the strut not “pulling up.”

[@Bolek_i_Lolek]

You didn't even clean and lubricate the rusty screws?

[@brendanoconnor3921]

great video

[@omantoodle2437]

Excellent video

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