How to Replace Strut & Spring Assembly 02-05 Honda Civic
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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts and spring assembly. This video is applicable to the 02, 03, 04, 05 Honda Civic
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oIb/1AXAA00013
• 21mm wrench
• 24mm Wrench
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oxL/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/oB2/1AXAA00015
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oB2/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oif/1AXAA00043
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oeP/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/oeP/1AXAA00052
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oeT/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oIT/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oB2/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/okt/1AXAA00044
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oiU/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/off/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oiS/1AXAA00065
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Do you have to loosen the tie rod? Can't you just take the pin and nut off and pop it up ?
Is it necessary to remove the brake caliper? Looks like it could be done by just moving the brake hose and sensor wire and shifting those out of the way....?
This is the only video I have seen so far that gives you the torque specs on assembly. Nicely done.
+Vincent Stemen Thanks for checking us out. Shop here for high quality auto parts: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
I appreciate the free content, these videos have helped me do several repairs. But, you guys should really let people know that if you don't support the knuckle after removing the old strut, it will pull the cv axle out. At least it did on the passenger sideb for me. This made the job a huge pain and could have been avoided very easily had I known
Jason Winn so did you let the cv axle fall too quickly? You didn't have enough support? What happened
I normally do not read comments if I really like the video. Today was my lucky day. I read your input prior to pulling the right side. Supported the knuckle on concrete block. Everything took about 45 minutes to install.
Nothing like the correct torque specs being shown in a video.
No need to take off caliper, just did mine without doing that. Great video by the way much help thanks
I like the sound of that. Lol. Did you have to do anything else different or was there just enough room without taking it off?
Did you try it without removing caliper. My rock auto delivery just came
Wow! That old tie rod sure cleaned up nice haha!
1A Auto, Thanks for making these videos. You have saved me a tone of money! And great customer service when I bought parts from you!
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Your videos have been extremely helpful. They have saved me a ton of money on labor costs. Thanks!
+Semvhu Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Semvhu how is the ride quality on these struts?
Why do you have to loosen tierod with wrench? Could you just loosen tierod castlenut ?
Good video Thank you getting started soon on my struts,this will help.
Thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for the great videos!! Only going to use A1 Auto parts for life!
I loved to watch you guys ,however this video is dark not enough lights
Do you have to take the weight off the support stands? And put it to ride height?
You make great videos - thank you. Can I just remove the castle nut on the tie rod end knock it out that way? why do you loosen it on the bar?
They only removed it because they were replacing the tie rod end on this repair. If it is reusable then you don't need to loosen it. It'd be a good idea to replace it at the same time though because if the strut is bad then the ball joint on the tie rod is probably on its way out as well. That way once you get your alignment you only have to do in once for both repairs.
Mike never gets old.
The torque specs were really appreciated…not everything is supposed to be TAF
Do you know why 2001-2002 part number vs 2003-2005 is different for front quick struts?
Why on earth did he turn the threads on the tie-rod?
Or take the brake caliper off
@@dawston. brake hoses get in the way
Why was the tie rod end loosened from the inner? Couldn’t you have just unbolted the tie rod from the struts without doing that?
Pretty bad info up front left me stuck overnight and needing a taxi to go get the right tool in the morning.
You list the wrenches needed topping out at 21mm, and even SAY 21mm when loosening the tie rod, but that is a 24mm, which you mumble about later.
My parents mechanic tried to charge me 2k to replace all of my shocks and struts. My back suspension is fine. They also told me they had to remove the inner and outter tie rods because my outter tie rods were bad and seized to the inner tie rods. How can that be, they aren't even touching in this video 🥴😡 I paid $700 for them to replace my outter tie rods on my 2003 honda civic.
Why did you loosen the tie rod end but. Doesn’t seem necessary to me.
hello before i order parts i need alignment after the shocks installation?
Yes, you need an alignment if you did anything with the tie rod. Sorry I’m 3 years late to answer.
Can you use an impact wrench on the nut connect to the tie rod?
I wouldn’t if you need to ask that question you’re probably going to way over tighten it also how tf you gonna know when it’s at 30 ft lbs
What is the reasonable labor hours needed for this?
Can a newbie do this?
I just replaced front struts on my 02 and upon road test tires are toed out and making rubber road noise
nice
+Omar Chisolm Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
Is it necessary to loosen the lock-nut on the tie-rods?
Not necessary but you might need alignment after
I would say not so much. Because if you look closer to the end of the video they put a new tie rod on as well
You do NOT need to break free the tie rod end. Just remove the cotter pin and nut and hammer it free be careful not to damage the threads. They edited in the tie rod end replacement from another video into this video, not sure why.
@@BrookBowenVideos so no need for an alignment?
I’m having a lot of trouble on the bolt with the cotter pin. I have the pin out and the bolt off, but it seems seized. I sprayed penetrating fluid but it’s still stuck. I banged the hell out of it too. Any tips PLEASE?
i'm sure you've gottten it solved by now but could try some heat or one of them tie rod removal tools you can rent from the auto parts store
10mm to 24mm sockets and wrenches. Not 10mm to 21mm
Is this a LX or EX? Also is there a different in struts and spring assembly for a LX or Ex?
+Ashley Reynolds It should all be the same for both models from 2003-2005! They can be purchased here! www.1aauto.com/honda-civic-strut-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00158?CZcams&CTA+Comment&IERlr-6e2a4
What would it cost for labor for a job like this?
In total how long does this take to complete?
hey 1aauto i just need the front driver side for a 2002 honda civic lx sedan. i can only find a set of two or just one for a 2002 honda civic si
+Josue Aguilar Thank you for checking us out. Please view our part number 1ASTS00652 for the driver side of your LX model sedan. www.1aauto.com/acura-el-honda-civic-strut-and-spring-assembly-front-driver-side/i/1asts00652?f=592530&y=2002
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Why...oh...why do you loosen the tie rod lock nut??? No reason at all! Brake caliper DOES NOT need to be removed either!!!!
Bought my struts from you guys but I’m Having a lot of problems putting the nut back on the tire rod. Follow every instruction from this video. Help anyone???The nut for the tire rod looks a lot different from the beginning of the video compare to the end of the video when you guys were putting it back in place. Can someone explain a easier way?
And how do you measure the torque your putting on it? Thanks.
Torque wrench
So there’s 4 struts on a 03 Honda Civic right? Driver side front and back and passenger side front and back?
+xtinegm Hondas do have 4 struts with springs on them.
Have any one tried already this brand of struts?
My local Honda dealer wants $1500 to replace just the 2 front strut assemblies on my 2002 1.7 Ex. Seems like an outrageous quote.
yup
Can you update the list as there are several items used during the video that aren’t mentioned.
+Vanna Choi Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
how did you let the a arm drop without pulling the cv shafts out of the sockets?
The lower arm should lower when you remove the springs. The CV axles will not prevent the arm from dropping at that point.
Are the struts the same of a sedan and coupe?
For the 2003 Honda Civic as shown in the video, the struts are the same for a sedan and a coupe. +matthew Diaz
How long does it take for the struts to settle
+LArider57 They shouldn't settle too much.
Just purchased a 2001 done this and the alignment is way off one wheel is almost turned compared to other vice versa granted I knew it needed alignment prior but now its ridiculous
Get the alignment done... trust you just reminded me get mine as well I bought mine never got it aligned 2001... as wel I have a coupe
How long is the shop time per strut?
You just watched it get done use your brain stupid question bc you wanted to estimate labour just go get a quote goofy
I just did the instal now it seems my power steering is gone anyone got any advice?
You have to get wheel alignment
What is the reason for loosening the tie rod adjuster lock nut?
Not sure just came from another video who mentions this one, and he said he didn't have to do that with the tie rod. Also another commenter on this video mentioned they did it without taking the caliper off as well. Not sure if that's the case but it would be great. Eventually I'll have to fight with my brake and calipers but would like not to atm. Lol.
You can see at the end of the video they replaced the tie rod end but didn’t include that with the video. So no it’s not needed.
How much is the whole assembly of the shocks?
+Enrico Bucad These parts are available at the link below. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
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please do videos for SI 02 - 05
We're always cycling through cars filming hundreds of common repairs for common vehicles every month. We'll add this to our list of repairs to film. Check back again and hopefully we'll have it soon. +Denis D
need more light when filming
Everything is awesome in this video except for your intro robotic voice... lol
+Nahid Ahmed Thanks for the feedback!
Why remove brakes?
+jimmyjack35 Removing certain components can make it easier to access the strut compartment to remove the old and replace the new. 1aauto.com
Man my whole strut just broke on me. Smh
Hey 1a Auto, I cannot find a confirmation on a 05 civic SI hatchback. I need the FRONT pair of strut & spring assemblies. I'm NOT dealing with removing the springs from strut assemblies and re-assemblying them. I cannot win for losing.
amazon dot com link for MONROE 172185 172186 Front Quick Strut & Spring Pair Set For 02-05 Civic on claims it fits my car but Amazon DOESN'T have a drop down selection menu for the SI trim ..just basic civic 05. Another site claims this exact strut set DOESN'T fit my car
Can you PLEASE confirm a variety of brands and what not pairs that will fit my car. I'm not trying to have to replace these every 2 to 4 years as I bought a cheap ( sub 175.00 for the pair) pair from either ebay or amazon in September 2016 and the damn top shock mounts are worn out already my daily commute isn't in pophole infested streets.
Please respond fast!! Thank you . I love your videos.
+tpcs We have the MONROE 172185 172186 struts listed as not fitting the SI model. We do have this loaded front strut kit listed as fitting your vehicle if it has the 2.0 engine in it. Here is a link to the struts that we carry on our website. goo.gl/tUsgRc
1A Auto Parts interesting. I just checked on eBay copy and pasting the exact part number your URL showed me and it cross checked to the 172185 & 172186 strut assembly part numbers for the front.
Guys. You need more lighting. Everything in shadows.