Remove and Disassemble Rear Shocks on 2005 Acura TSX

[@ChavezDIY]

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[@alexvogt6303]

I think I haven't seen a more clear and straightforward video. Very well explained. Thank you!

[@ChavezDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful! =)

[@alexandergarcia2782]

Bro we need people like you !!!! This is LIFE SAVING! Waaaaay better quality than almost all videos!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you for the warm feedback! I'm just trying to help people do their own work after being ripped off by mechanics when I was younger.

[@netzotic]

You have a real gift for making these videos. Instruction was clear, great camera shots and editing, and good tips. Thanks for sharing. My TSX is nearing 300k and at this point I need to minimize how much I spend on repairs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! You're welcome. That's awesome that your TSX has reached 300k. My TSX has about 160k mi. As my car gets older I also try to minimize how much I spend on it.

[@deancreed4234]

Excellent video! Very clear instruction, one step at a time, without omitting any steps, no mater how small. You are a fine teacher. Thank you for this content.

[@ChavezDIY]

I appreciate the feedback! I figured it might help someone out there. I'm Glad it was helpful!

[@mmckenzie9367]

I agree with the other comments: you have a real talent for creating this type of content. The video was clear and concise, and the camera work was second to none. Thank you.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback! =)

[@BigJnWorldWide]

This is great! I'm getting ready to install my koni yellows on my 05 6mt. This is gonna be a big help!

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome! =)

[@BigJnWorldWide]

@@ChavezDIY I finally got around to doing it last night. It went exactly how you said. I thought the car handled great. Come to find out both driver's side struts were seriously worn out. The car handles amazingly now!

[@superjnovaannularaurora9065]

This video is very useful, informative, and the steps are easy to follow and straight forward. Videos from others, skip a step here or there but not this one. I recommending this video for anyone trying to replace their 04-05 tsx rear shock.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the comment! I appreciate the feedback! Good luck with your shocks =)

[@josesauret588]

I’m impressed. The level of details and tips. Awesome Job. Thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! My goal in making this video was to help other people complete the same job themselves. Cheers to working on your own car =)

[@shawnworrlein7921]

Great, just great! I used your other video for the front shocks and will use this one for the rear. Your calm, well communicated and clear style conveys confidence. Nice camerawork too!

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome, thank you! Usually I'm nervous when filming something I'm doing for the first time. But I already had experience working on my shocks so I was comfortable working on the shocks. Good luck working on your shocks!

[@shawnworrlein9112]

@@ChavezDIY Thank's, it all worked out!

[@mackbell]

Really appreciate all of your detail and clear instructions, as well as the animation graphics where you mark important contact points. I just did my front shocks yesterday with replacement Monroe Quick Struts (a PITA because the shock is 1/2 inch longer than stock) and used your other video for reference. Thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback. I made the video in case it helps someone else out there doing the same job. =)

[@hellaxjdm]

Specifically what I needed to do thank you and very clear and concise!!!!

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome!! Good luck working on your shocks! =)

[@kenmuise2055]

I just used this video to help me swap out my rear struts. It was a big help, Thanks.

[@ChavezDIY]

Awesome, great to hear the video was helpful! That was my hope when I made it.

[@dennispatel6639]

One of the BEST video I have seen! Really appreciate the hard work !!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I just wanted to help other people do their own work! 😀

[@christianmonte1874]

This is perfect cause I’m about to install coil overs Glad I found this channel.

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad I could help! Good luck on that coilover job! What brand of coilovers did you go with?

[@christianmonte1874]

@@ChavezDIY Teins Flex Z

[@ChavezDIY]

@@christianmonte1874 Awesome! I have never used Tein springs or shocks, but I want to buy the Tein lowering springs.

[@jamesziegler9888]

Love your videos, excellent descriptions and diagrams. Thank you!

[@ChavezDIY]

I appreciate the feedback! You're welcome!

[@Pottunuija]

Really like your videos, many of them has been useful. Seems you have a luxury lock on rear shelf, european accord same as TSX has only two yellow straps you need to pull from trunk to flip the rear seat.

[@ChavezDIY]

I'm glad to hear the videos have been useful! My car also has the yellow straps you can pull from the trunk side to open the seats. I didn't know the European Accord didn't come with the upper rear shelf lock.

[@luiscruz-l8u]

for my rear struts the bracket thing where the bolt is supposed to thread into doesnt line up? any advice or tips? thanks

[@ChavezDIY]

What part of the video are you referring to? Post the time (min and seconds).

[@luiscruz-l8u]

⁠​⁠at 9:00 , the bolt goes thru the first hold and strut but not the threaded part

[@BruceAvilla]

Superb video, Miguel!! Excellent photography/video and your tips on disassembly are perfect. My 2004 TSX has "popping" noises coming from the rear end. The tire shop checked all the bolts possible - brake calipers, sway bar links, sway bar bushings, camber adjusters (aftermarket), but no luck. I'm going to pull the back seat out and see if it's coming from the shocks. 200k miles. Your thoughts? Very much appreciate your efforts to put this info out !

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback on the video! If those shocks already have 100k miles of use, its time to change them. I had some clunking in the rear, especially when going over uneven surfaces including driveways. I changed my shocks but kept the old springs and the noise decreased significantly. I still get some noises which I attribute to the old springs that I reused (aftermarket - H&R brand). I also have the driver side rear sagging lower than the passenger side by about half an inch. I thought the lower bushing of the shock on the old shocks was the problem, but after replacing the shocks I still have the half inch sag. So once again, I think the H&R springs are the problem. I find that aftermarket springs don't last as long as the OEM springs, but I am not ready to go back to the OEM height. I might buy some Tein lowering springs next.

[@BruceAvilla]

@@ChavezDIY After taking the back seat out and listening, I may find it is the shock/s "popping". IF SO, what shock would you recommend if I reuse the OEM springs? To keep as close to stock...?

[@ChavezDIY]

@@BruceAvillaI recommend KYB shocks. I'm happy with the KYB shocks I have on my car.

[@rayman4449]

Fantastic video thank you! What did you think of the KYB shocks? That is exactly what I just bought for mine.

[@ChavezDIY]

Ive been happy with the KYB shocks. Its closer to a stock feel and that's what I was looking for. I will likely buy KYB shocks again.

[@rayman4449]

@@ChavezDIY Great to hear. I decided to go KYB when I saw they were likely made in Japan (and that they likely would give close to stock ride) and sure enough the ones for this TSX are made in Japan.

[@Luishernandez-df1nh]

Great video. Very detailed!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@extremeone-mh5qx]

Thank you for the great video Miguel!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome!! 😎🤘🏻

[@CarlosCastro-hg7hq]

Well described and to the point

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! Good luck with your shocks! =)

[@shawnworrlein9112]

Excellent video. Thanks!!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Good luck with your car! 👍🏻

[@alexvenhorst3411]

Thanks for the great video! Did you get these torque specs straight from a repair manual? I am getting ready to do this repair on my 07 TSX and want to be sure on all the torque specs.

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, it's from the repair manual. Acura calls it the Service Manual.

[@alexvenhorst3411]

@@ChavezDIY thank you for the quick response! I assume that these specs for the 05 are the same on the 07 right?

[@ChavezDIY]

@@alexvenhorst3411 Yes, 05 and 07 are both first gen TSX with the same suspension components.

[@chevydoom1]

Very useful and detailed video

[@ChavezDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Outstanding work.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@nasimwehbe8410]

Super detailed. Thank you.

[@ChavezDIY]

You’re welcome!! 😊

[@MrGibratan]

Great video thanks for the tips

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@francisconegrete5773]

Great video, Thanks!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome!

[@andremoruzzi5093]

Very good video tips were on point thank you.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad it was helpful! =)

[@michaelw6645]

do new struts include the top plate and hardware/are there any other parts needed than what comes with the struts? what parts of oem assembly are reused?

[@ChavezDIY]

If you buy the shocks alone, most shocks don't come with the top mounting plate and rubber bushings and rubber insulators, bump stop, and dust cover. You will have to ask the seller of the shocks what it comes with so you have an idea what else you need to buy. You can reuse the metal part of the top mounting plate. The rubber bushings and insulators on the top mounting plate can be reused as long as they're in good condition (not torn, broken, or have large cracks). You can reuse the bump stop as long as its still intact and not torn or has large cracks. I hate having to redo the job, so I bought new rubber insulators and bushings for the mounting plate. In the video I show you the diagram of the shock assembly from the OEM manual. If this seems too challenging, you can purchase the whole shock assembly with new spring already compressed. Check partsgeek.com, 1AAuto.com, and amazon to compare prices.

[@stevexjet]

That’s clearly an A in any technical presentation class.

[@ChavezDIY]

I appreciate the feedback! =)

[@cesarmontes5177]

Great video! good job!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thank you! Good luck with your shocks! 😎

[@midas617]

Brilliant! Gracias!

[@ChavezDIY]

You're welcome! =)

[@LIFE-tb8ii]

How long it will take for each side ? 1 h each side ? Doing first time.

[@ChavezDIY]

I don't remember how long it took. Give yourself plenty of time and don't rush it.

[@flavionavar3631]

I’m getting KYBs. Front and rear. Where do I get the springs? Looking for affordable ones. Previous owner cut the springs to lower the car. I hate the ride!

[@ChavezDIY]

You can get the springs on Amazon and titerack.com. I bought my Eibach and H&R springs from tirerack. I'm planning to buy some Tein H-tech springs on Amazon later this year. Tein also has OEM replacement springs too if you don't want to mess with the suspension like having to install camber adjustment parts.

[@flavionavar3631]

@@ChavezDIY I just received the front KYBs you recommended on this video. Just waiting on the rears. I would love to go as close to OEM as possible. The softer the ride, the better. What would you recommend? Rate them plz. Thanx!

[@flavionavar3631]

Can you throw up the link for the Tein H-Tech springs on Amazon. Also, which on-line stores are reputable enough to buy springs from?

[@ChavezDIY]

@@flavionavar3631 Here's the link for the Tein H-Tech springs on amazon amzn.to/3a0VQTu The one's I trust are partsgeek.com rockauto.com and tirerack.com I'm sure there are more but that's what I can think of right now.

[@flavionavar3631]

@@ChavezDIY Ordered!

[@omarstyle4358]

need to know where i can fine a compressor connector horness

[@ChavezDIY]

Check the video description for additional information. I put links to the tools I use in there.

[@ltai0001]

Awesome work what kind of manual you have?

[@ChavezDIY]

I have the OEM Acura service manual for the first generation TSX. It's not one of those knock off ones. It cost me about $85 but it has been worth every penny. I bought it because it wasn't available online at the time. Now there's a pdf OEM service manual for the second generation TSX for free online.

[@ltai0001]

@@ChavezDIY thanks a lot do you know where I can find it? I have a 2011 tsx

[@ChavezDIY]

@@ltai0001 www.ifixit.com/Document/BvkwBN3DDQPac21J/Manuel_Shop_Acura_TSX_2009.pdf the 2011 should be the same as 2009.

[@ltai0001]

​@@ChavezDIY couldnt find a OEM full assembly rear shock. Part 52610-TL2-A03. Not sure why they dont sell them anymore. Do you know if its ok to install an aftermarket assembly. a bit hesitant to remove the spring like you did and have to reassemble...

[@ChavezDIY]

@@ltai0001 I checked online and yup, they're discontinued. They probably were not selling many units. Sure its ok to install aftermarket shocks, but it depends on the manufacturer as not all aftermarket manufacturers are good. Partsgeek.com has some Monroe shocks assembled for about $211. I would go with those. KYB is also good but I don't see them sold as an assembly with the spring.

[@DR-UTAH]

2:15 I hate the oem end link. I spent like 30 minutes trying to take that bolt off then i gave up. Can you please show us hot to take the oem one off.

[@ChavezDIY]

You have to insert an allen (hex) wrench into the hole at the end of the stud and hold on to the allen wrench while you remove the nut. If you're facing the nut, turn to the left to loosen it. In the photo, they're using a crow's foot extension on the socket wrench to remove the nut. You can also use a regular combination wrench to remove the nut, but its a little more work. You'll need to insert the closed/box end of the combination wrench on the nut first, then insert your Allen/Hex wrench into the hole on the stud. To get leverage to loosen the nut you might need to use the two-wrench trick. Here's the example of the two wrench trick kzbin.infokQy1fWDXTzI

[@DR-UTAH]

@@ChavezDIY do you need to hold the hex wrench still while you remove the nut?

[@ChavezDIY]

@@DR-UTAH Yes.

[@DR-UTAH]

@@ChavezDIY alright thanks. Where did you buy the end links? I don’t want to struggle with this again. I saw your other video about removing the front struts and they have the same bolt thing but on the top of the damper or what ever it’s called😂. Where did you buy those because that would also make my life easier. I am trying to put some tein lowering springs on my 05 tsx and your video helped me until I got to that one hex wrench and bolt.

[@ChavezDIY]

I bought my aftermarket end links on amazon, but if you want more options www.partsgeek.com is a good place to buy from as well. I bought the Crowfoot Flare Nut Wrench Set from amazon amzn.to/35yixfX

[@calvinwashington6739]

Very good instructions!

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! Good luck working on your shocks! =)