How To Replace The Front Struts On A 2010 Honda Accord

In this video I will show you how to replace front struts and how to switch over the springs.Most Honda's are the same procedure.

[@TheBuckTussa]

Excellent video and explanation. You saved me a lot of time and $ Firestone wanted $863 to do the front for parts and labor. DIY $260 on a 09 Acura TL!

[@thurm101]

TheBuckTussa I am doing mine also just waiting for my Monroe Complete struts to come in.

[@Charkatak]

I own 2010 Acura RL and searched OEM parts from Acura online, but they only list Front R Strut, there is no L indication that is available for purchase. Do you know if front struts are interchangeable from side to side?

[@tubetime39]

BuckTussa; I am on a budget, can you do mine ? I'll give you an extra $40, an even $300. Thanks

[@charlesw2807]

Thank U for taking the time to thoroughly explain how this. Process of taking off the struts work.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Thanks Jim for the video 👍 I'll be doing this work on my folk's 09 Accord LX-P this weekend. Noticed you did not have to remove the upper ball joint and loosen the CVC axle nut for more room to remove the strut. This is good news!

[@rosieclark3661]

Yeah because some videos I’ve seen on KZbin actually do it the long and wrong ways 😂

[@TJsVette]

Getting ready to do this on my sons 08 accord. I've watched a few videos and this one was very detailed and you made it look very easy! I will keep this as a reference if I need it. Thank you!!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped

[@TJsVette]

So it really wasn't that hard except the passenger side, idk why but it did not want to come apart from the wishbone. Finally got it done and she rides really well now. Thank you once again for the video and showing us the way!!

[@SeizedaJay]

About to start this myself. What brand did you end up going with? And how long did it take you?

[@TJsVette]

@@SeizedaJay I bought a strut and spring set from advance. It was very easy to do, took me about 2 hours or so only because I had never done them and kept coming back to video for reference.

[@tubetime39]

@@TJsVette only 2hrs ?? You are good. want to do mine ? You must have a shop and lift. It took me at least one hr to haul tools, jack and jack stands out to drive and clean it all back up afterwards. Your car must've been rust free also. Took forever with those rusty bolts and nuts. Had to cut fork bolt off after first trying heat and hammer to loosen.

[@thurm101]

Thanks again Jim. I had to come here for refresher. Changed my struts about 2-3 years ago. Had issues so I had to do it again. Hopefully I did it right this time. I think I had a defective strut. But I just changed them both. Again thank you.

[@BarryFelicecapehandyman]

By the way, Jim the car guy...thank u...most helpful auto YT auto repair channel.

[@effenfish661]

you know that plastic clip that you said not to break? i broke it. made all of the mistakes on the first strut, second one went smoothly. found these torque specs in the service manual top of strut 12 mm - 16 ft/lbs top of strut 14mm - 41 ft/lbs top of fork - 36 ft/lbs bottom of fork - 47 ft/lbs

[@zh85]

thanks for the torque specs and you could use a Zip tie in place of that clip. its just a hanger for the sensor wire.

[@thurm101]

Thanks

[@achee1682]

Great vid! Changed on my 135,000 mile honda accord V6 2008. Bought the Monroe 172562R and 172562L so I didn't have to compress the springs.

[@jimthecarguy]

Great.Very good choice with the Monroe.Thanks for watching

[@thurm101]

Great I just bought the same Monroe 172562 R & L. Now I am just waiting for Pep Boys to get them in. But I am putting these on my 09 Honda with 190,568 miles. I figured it is time. But how was the ride afterwards? Jim makes this look easy.

[@chapogarcia7431]

Aaron Chee where can i find these my friend.? I am needing both front.

[@tubetime39]

​@@chapogarcia7431 Most junk yards have what you'll need or check Walmart.

[@wolmerian87]

Excellent explanation and illustration. Not a knock but possible an explanation of why the strut needed to change would be good. However excellent, excellent illustration. Thanks.

[@ashlynprather45]

They get old just like everything else…but I noticed mine getting significantly worse after I got my alignment done, my car was tight with the new bushings but loose and swervey with my weak struts. But with my car, it was 4 months in and since I know that no one replaced my timing belt, I doubt the previous owner placed the shocks plus it’s a 7 yr old car 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@shahjee4357]

Thank you so much jim.u saved my thousand dollars.keep uploading videos

[@tubetime39]

I like the fact that if we take it somewhere to be compressed that we probably won't need a press machjne. Probably cheaper to have someone compress it vs buying a machine for only one or two jobs every 4 to 6-7 yrs. Thanks for that advice !

[@almari222]

Thank you for the video. Well done. Just in time as I need new struts for my '09. One question...do I have to disconnect the battery before I disconnect the ABS connector? Many thanks.

[@jimthecarguy]

No need to disconnect he battery as long as the key is off.

[@GustavoGonzalez-nb7qz]

Excellent. This video needs more views and shares. I will be doing this job and ive seen lots of mechanics removing the axles, not fun of that

[@khalidadnan1]

Thank you Jim, After the installation of struts ,Is there any need to tires alignment ?

[@85PT40]

Nicely done... big help on my 2011 Accord coupe! Thank you for your guidance.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Quick & easy! Nice job Jim!

[@jimthecarguy]

I wish everything was this easy:-)

[@98Dc2hIgHcOmp]

Great awesome job sir... now I've was doing the same thing today plus cv joint at the same time. Just having trouble with installing the new strut.

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help.Thank you for watching

[@billyhighfill]

Thank you for going over the tools needed!!

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@dasutsangnyc1715]

Hi! Jim . What’s that thing you put on rusty metal?

[@WestCintron-qv1sn]

Very helpful, better way I have seen to do this job.. thanks

[@lambproductions9845]

Just changed mine on my 2011 accord! Thanks so much for this vid !

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad it helped!

[@ulisesramirez9627]

I really liked it. Very specific and detailed job. Great video

[@joelmccoin9727]

Hi Jim, The ONLY way to do this is with a press like you have, the only way, the cheap clamp types are just asking for disaster, I lost a good friend who was doing it with a cheap clamp type....He was Killed, so no kidding...it can be fatal. Thanks for showing the RIGHT way....thanks Jim, see ya next time.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for sharing your story.Yes doing this job without the proper equipment can be fatal.Thank for you input and watching.

[@knavekid]

Another way to avoid risk of injury is to purchase replacement strut-spring assemblies. The new struts and springs are pre-assembled and the do-it-yourself job goes much quicker. For OEM, the parts cost is about 2X the cost of the struts alone. While the cost is higher for the parts, you get new springs and the time it takes to complete the job is much shorter.

[@qvn1975]

Yep. Way to go on this.

[@dc5723]

Once again, thanks for a great video.

[@jimthecarguy]

I hope you enjoy them.Thank you for watching.,

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

good job Jim. Always enjoy the vids! You can always use the hand type compressor to compress the spring. Just be prepared to possibly knock your teeth out!

[@jimthecarguy]

Knock out your teeth is not worse.Lol

[@dannielsawulski1221]

I have a question. When tightening the lower bolt on the wishbone, does the suspension have to be under load because of the bushing?

[@waybach]

You get a like for not using the air gun in the beginning. Even though you did later , E for effort!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching

[@lambproductions9845]

awesome video bro deff feel more comfortable in doing this myself now.

[@bradleymichaelroybal7488]

Jim, my father and I made our first attempt at doing this repair this weekend. We have gotten to the part where we need to take the wishbone all the way off the strut so we can take it out, but we're not sure how we should use a pry bar on the control arm. Is there anyway you could help us figure out what spot we should put the pry bar on, and about how much weight to put on it? I appreciate your help!

[@rosieclark3661]

It’s amazing how you do it alone Jim without screaming help !!! from a shop Aid lol 😂

[@bronniesboy]

Are you meant to torque up everything with a jack under wishbone as if vehicle is under load?

[@ErikHaanVincent]

Hey, Jim. I have a 2011 Honda Accord and run into an issue removing the wishbone from the strut. I don't have the same amount of clearance above the axle as you when I try to get the wishbone off the strut, so I can't get it off the strut. What do I do?

[@AyRyzen4155]

Same here brother u figure it out?

[@magnetmedia]

Great camera work and very informative, thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching and your input

[@teenice894]

Advance Auto rents A Tool you can used to compress the spring to switch out the struts. I believe it's like a hundred bucks to rent but they give you your $100 back when you return the tool. Hope that helps somebody and saves them even more money if they can't find or afford the Quick struts as they do cost more. Just be very careful and cautious when switching over the spring.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

[@jimjunkie9863]

great video thank you .

[@pughconsulting]

Seeing allot of people changing thiers already. I'm on the originals for my 2009 Accord. 90k miles.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Well done buddy, nice and clean. Cheers...

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you Steve,

[@bbkmm1]

I read that the strut shaft shall be hold stationary when installing the nut. I saw you used the impact wrench. That would still turn the strut shaft slightly?

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching

[@topperharlee718]

Funny how other youtubers have you remove the CV axle and the upper ball joint!

[@averyblackguy1105]

I was just watching this to double check but In my head I was thinking you shouldn’t have to do all that for a strut

[@in54ne82]

Does the hat have to be on a specific spot with the strut? So it fits correctly back in the car....

[@crank3646]

Does the lower bushing on the wishbone , supposed to be tightenеd , when the car have compressed suspension , imitating car on ground ?

[@eddiemartinez265]

Good job jimmy i wont not even try that job with the cheap hand spring clamp's that sure problem's where i work we have a brunswick like your's only with the three arms that hold the spring. i like yours better.

[@jimthecarguy]

Your right Eddie that would be like trying commit suicide.Thanks for watching.

[@edgardoamado7008]

I planing in changing the front right strut assembly in my 2010 Honda CR-V. Should I change both in the front or I can get away with changing the damage one only ??

[@jimthecarguy]

If it were in my shop I would recommend replacing the two

[@U.S.A5]

Thanks for the excellent video

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DanielRamos-iq2jr]

What are some good struts to purchase ? Brand wise

[@AviRochester]

Hello everyone. I would love if anyone provided a link to 2 front shock absorbers for Honda accord cope v6 3.5 liter 2009

[@johnjoseph7382]

rockauto

[@qvn1975]

Excellent video!!!! Thanks.

[@manuelmaseda4875]

I broke the clip on my 2012 Accord that holds the ABS wheel sensor cable connector. You said in video to be careful but I broke it anyway. Any idea what the part number is or what it’s called?

[@jimthecarguy]

Sorry no . You can check any big auto store or a Honda dealer for the new clips. you can use zip ties until you get the correct clips.

[@azchieftain6528]

2008 Honda Accord has 200,000+ miles on it, and the front struts are leaking... Would you suggest buying the whole strut assembly, or re-using the old coil on the new shock absorber? Is there a brand you would recommend?

[@jimthecarguy]

I would recommend replacing the whole assembly. The struts I always use at my shop are Monroe. Thanks for watching

[@azchieftain6528]

jimthecarguy serious question. Why Monroe?... VS, lets say, KYB?

[@negocios0rsk]

Thank you... BIG help!

[@bigray505]

Can u tell me if the 6 cylinder shocks and struts will fit the 4 cylinder same year u working on

[@jimthecarguy]

Sorry you will need to contact a parts store for that info.

[@ChristianNordquist]

Fantastic Jim. Do they make a quick strut for this application?

[@tubetime39]

ChristianNordquist; who is 'they' ? Some do some don't.

[@normansmith7806]

Good work Jim !!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching and your feedback

[@toroon]

Why never seize the bottom of the strut? Do they rust to the wishbone?

[@jimthecarguy]

good question.The reason I use never seize on the lower bolts is because I've had problems before that the lower bolts are rusted and will not come out.i figure it is an easy thing to do to prevent a problem down the road.

[@blacgurlfresh]

Does any of the bolts need torquing...

[@alanchanthavisouk8557]

What's the torque spec for the top strut bolt (12/14mm)?

[@kellenlawrence4667]

Another great video Jim! I have a 2010 Honda Accord that has around 78k on it. Getting some low-level vibration at around 60-70mph. I had the wheels rebalanced but did no good. Could bad struts potentially cause this? Thanks for the videos!

[@jimthecarguy]

I would check the front end for any bad parts first it is possible but not likely the struts could cause the problem

[@lessard9686]

I have a similar problem with vibration at high speed with a 2011 Honda Accord. Did you diagnose the problem? I replaced struts and the vibration is still there.

[@rosieclark3661]

Change the CV axles you can get the brands GSP or the Sure Track from EBay avoid the Stealership solved my issues with high speed vibration 2010 Honda Accord 3.5 EXL coupe

[@rosieclark3661]

@@lessard9686 change the CV axles both sides there’s also a video here on KZbin that solves the you can get 2 for about $119-140 EBay sure track or GSP brands

[@DesignBuildFixReview]

what a sick design six bolts on top a bit overkill.

[@mustafaabd973]

Very good job

[@defmud80]

Hi. I'm looking at doing this to my 2010 accord lx and am interested in the kyb complete assemblies. I read good good things about them but don't know anyone with experience. Would you recommend them? I'd be doing all 4 corners.

[@rosieclark3661]

I just put some on a 2006 Honda with k-24 engine original struts and 269,356K miles 😂changed out the factory originals with the ECCPP can’t beat them for the money brand from eBay nitrogen filled ready struts and I also changed the factory original stabilizer bar bushing’s and links and rotor bearings all from EBay saved tons avoided the stealership and now the damn rides like a Cadillac as they say go figure 🤔💯⚠️

[@Ur_cristiano_778]

Thanks, Jim!!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for stopping by the shop.

[@Taronlusin]

I never used gun to put the top nut because by spinning the shaft you can damage the seals

[@SKODASKATFILMS]

Is it any videos on quick struts?

[@anibalpuertorico6556]

Do I halfto change the spring to or just the struts in my 2011

[@jimthecarguy]

If there is nothing wrong with the spring you can do just the strut.

[@anibalpuertorico6556]

@@jimthecarguy thanks ,it's hard for a spring to mess up right?

[@joebriggs9599]

Hi Jim could you have done a quick strut for this application?

[@jimthecarguy]

Hi Joe ,Yes that is what I wanted to do but the car had to go that day and the quick struts would have taken a day to get.Thanks for watching.

[@Theprezzzident]

Awesome!!!!

[@Itsme83.]

I have to do this on my accord. I’m squeaking over ever bump

[@rosieclark3661]

Those squeaks over bumps could be coming from your lower control arms or rubber bushings for the steering stabilizer bar get some spray lube jack it up remove the wheel and squirt them right where the steering stabilizer bar enters the bushings also it could be come from your strut mount’s slightly under the wheel well and under the hood but check those bushings and stabilizer links first

[@RigoStar1931]

Is there a video for the rear struts?

[@jimthecarguy]

This video is for a 2003 but the procedure is almost the same. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHvEioiXerNjqLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYDQdYmIiZatpK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWsp4GwZqpmrqM

[@RigoStar1931]

Thanks Jim!

[@amadubarrie2328]

hi my Honda Accord tires are lock up is there any cause and how to fixed it

[@tehlaypheng250]

Thanks.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thank you for watching

[@shuyabhanif7968]

you don`t have to say sorry about not using air tools, i would too man , that thing is usually frozen on there

[@thurm101]

Shuyab Hanif Impacts are fine too.

[@roelandrade6554]

💯💯💯💯👍🏽

[@dfvel]

Once you took that air gun out it went from tutorial to entertainment.

[@jimmymolinaro7554]

Sorry no disrespect intended, Jim, and maybe it's just this one video, but after struggling with the poor lighting, the reduced screen size, the shaky camera and one straight on camera view only, I just don't get the "great video" comments. I had to hunt down another video.

[@djgodden]

Damn that's alot of adds....

[@MrJfils07]

What would it cost to have this done by a mechanic?

[@jimthecarguy]

Sorry depending where you live the cost of labor and parts will be different.

[@BH0001]

Had me till I saw the Biden ad. GFY!

[@thurm101]

Robert Hamilton Had nothing to do with Jim. KZbin ad. This video is like 3 years old. Anyway vote for whomever you want to.....it really is your business.

[@rxracer]

Why condone the use of air tools?

[@jimthecarguy]

I use air tools all the time but I want to demonstrate that mostly every repair i do can be done with just basic hand tools.

[@karate-1411]

Y'all reading way to much in the Cena NWO shirt.

[@jimthecarguy]

Not sure what you mean?

[@motube2389]

Did he say Honda record :((((

[@Yochillmanchill]

I believe it was "Hahndar Ahccored"

[@coreysgmail7261]

What kind of mechanic does a job halfway? If you need more parts you tell the customer to come back or he hast to wait not that you wanna get the job out of your shop boy I’m glad I never came to you.

[@tariq9563]

The camera position is not good

[@pecschailert3428]

Too many things in causes

[@peterzpictstube]

Why not just buy the assembly then all the parts are new and you don't have to mess with spring? They don't cost much more.

[@jimthecarguy]

You are correct they are not that much more but the car needed to go that day and the owner could not wait for the assembly to come in the next day.

[@peterzpictstube]

Sorry I missed that comment in beginning I was watching with sound off.

[@jimthecarguy]

No problem .It was a good question.

[@derpherpp]

cheater!

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.Yea some time I just have to use the air guns:)

[@mikhail6518]

should a wheel alignment be done after a strut replacement? thanks.

[@jimthecarguy]

Good question.Yes when ever you do any front end work it is a good idea to check the alignment

[@bobinhouston7638]

Thanks, Jim!!

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help thank you for your feedback