Acura/Honda Tubular Front Strut Replacement - MDX, TLX, Pilot, Accord, Ridgeline, Civic, CRV

[@ryangonzales8748]

Almost 3 mins in and i have changed my mind about doing it myself

[@hardlymovingpro]

Auto repair not for everyone.

[@Puneet_chumber]

The right tools will help.

[@georgekurtz6189]

Seriously, one of the best videos that I have found on this job. Thank you.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrteach2429]

I agree with this comment

[@Afrattzz1]

Glad to see you back Hardly moving! Would love to see some new timing belt videos or electrical diagnosis one day. Thanks for the videos

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet! Most cars today are timing chain driven.

[@jjchino3961]

Great to view another one of your videos, Just so happens be a job I need to do to my wife's Honda. Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks and best of luck with the replacement!

[@jsniderhan]

Just happen to be doing this job on the mdx this weekend.. on both sides.. dreading it.. good video thanks.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@paulg3676]

Nice job! Parts don't come apart that easy in my area. We have alot of rust in the northeast,

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yup. The road salts in the North East rusts up everything.

[@tpp4007]

Hey, you do this for living? I recently did both the front struts, inner tire rods, lower control arm, sway bar links, bushings, and a few other parts by myself and my friend. Took us nearly 5 hours and we had all the tools available to us. And no, we not mechanics, just some weekend do it yourself warriors I suppose.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good for you doing it yourself! 5 hours isn't bad considering you're not mechanics ... you don't have to be. Yes ... I do this for a living.

[@ben.huynh.2012]

Thank you very much. I have a question, do I really need to take the break rotor out for the front strut replacement ? I have the problem to take the one screw out. Thank you again

[@hardlymovingpro]

You don't but you'll need to place a hydraulic jack under the steering knuckle to lift what will be a heavy control arm, steering knuckle and brake rotor combination in order to slide the knuckle hole into the new strut.

[@ben.huynh.2012]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you Sir, I was able to took the one screw out so the disc out now. Now my problem is I can't not take the axle out , it is soo tight, I hammered like crazy but it didn't come out . Is there any tools or other tricks you advertise me? I am working on a 2016 Honda pilot. Thank you very much sir

[@hardlymovingpro]

Spray with penetrating oil and let soak for 24 hours. The oil should creep to the rust areas. Also try to spray behind the shaft where it slides into the steering knuckle.

[@PiKei-s8z]

As always great content!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Much appreciated!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@anoopv1164]

Thanks man. Do you know the torque settings for those 3 struct nuts and kuncke nut?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope. I torque them down with my electric impact gun.

[@douglasearp4685]

Do I have to remove the strut and knuckle like you did to change just the front wheel bearings?

[@hardlymovingpro]

You'll have to disconnect the hub from the lower control arm in order to slide the cv axle out of the hub. Watch this video to replace wheel bearings on FWD vehicles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4q7q5-tpaaVmrM

[@tomnguyen1802]

Is this the same for the 2019 Honda pilot?? My brother wants me to do his. I work on Mazda cx-5 that’s what I have and seems much simpler then Honda.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes ... the same for the 2019 Pilot. Mazda's suspension is a different suspension design.

[@tomnguyen1802]

@@hardlymovingprojust wanted to say thank you for this helpful video, I just did my brother two front struts. Yes, it’s totally different from mazda cx-5. But I’m happy his car is riding better now for his wife.

[@tomnguyen1802]

@@hardlymovingproalso, can you help me with this question. My brother told me his battery for the pilot keeps dying all the time and he has to always jump it. Is there a way I can reset the battery code so it doesn’t drain anymore. I know bmw and Mercedes does this but I dont know if Hondas do the same to reset it after installing a new battery. He said this happened ever since he changed to a new battery.

[@4Runner21]

Is Axle nut required to be removed on 13 RDX? I have seeing some folks don’t remove the Axle nut to do this job on this car. Ty.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Can't say since I haven't worked on the 13 RDX

[@map7463]

What brand of strut assembly did you use? I have a 2017 Ridgeline and although the struts haven't failed, they are both seeping oil at 86k miles. The only strut assemblies I can find are a brand called FCS on Rockauto but I have no idea if they are any good.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Been using FCS for years on many vehicles. Excellent struts with lifetime warranty.

[@map7463]

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks for the feedback. I am surprised how low they are priced considering it is the assembly with spring and bearing already installed. I will give them a try when the seepage gets worse. Thanks.

[@MrRickyp1129]

Hello, I have a 2019 Acura MDX that has a bad passenger shock absorber, when I change it do I have to align the steering? thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

As long as the steering wheel stays straight and the there's no pull to the left or right when driving, an alignment won't be necessary.

[@wirosableng2623]

I have 2017 mdx and front struts need to be replace. And very hard to find monroe, kyb and others good brand. Maybe i shoud try FCS

[@hardlymovingpro]

FCS brand is excellent. Noticeable improvement in ride quality. Have been installing and using them for years. They come with a lifetime warranty. Never had to file a claim.

[@mightyducks5867]

Which way does the arrow point on the strut mount. Does it matter. I have an arrow on mine

[@hardlymovingpro]

You should use the arrow mark on the original strut mount to determine orientation before replacement with the new one.

[@mightyducks5867]

@@hardlymovingpro I took them apart already, don't have the orientation

[@mrteach2429]

Can you change my strut you made it look so easy

[@hardlymovingpro]

You live in my neck of the woods? I'm east of Memphis, TN.

[@maverick4123]

Where did you get the new struts?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Rockauto.com

[@FamilyAdventures6-g7f]

Be careful when putting cv axel on inner side of bearing there is a magnetic strip that can easily be damaged and will interfere with abs speed sensor which will make hub replacement the only option be careful

[@hardlymovingpro]

On Honda's and Acura's the outer wheel bearing race, which is pressed fitted into the steering knuckle, is magnetized. Never heard about a "magnetic strip"?

[@howardlevitt3641]

✌️ P R O M O S M

[@paulg3676]

quick strut? Never! The strut, springs, strut mount and other part are very cheap

[@hardlymovingpro]

Depends on the brand. Never had problems with KYB, Sachs, Monroe and Gabriel to name a few. Been using a brand sold by rockauto.com called FCS. Started using them around 4 years ago and been holding up very well. They come with a lifetime original owner warranty. Never had to make a claim. I got tired transferring spring seats, bellows, bumpers and upper mounts only for one or more of these parts failing due to wear. Also buying all these parts as a replacement amounts to the same cost as a complete/quick strut.