While doing a brake job one day, I noticed that the front bushings on the lower control arms of my 2004 Honda element were torn. At first I thought I was going to have to replace both lower control arms until I found out the bushings were available through Honda. Replacing them was something of a challenge, but it can save you quite a bit of money if you decide to just replace the bushings. Fair warning though, you could be in for a fight.
This information will also apply to CRV’s of the same vintage.
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Honda Rear Suspension Noise Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRYfxRym-Kw
Element/CRV 110K Service (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMplrMKIIoo
Element/CRV 110K Service (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gciwVamERn0
K Series Valve Adjustment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=959I0wF5NH8
Element Cabin Air Filter Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCgZrmWDpZ8
Resetting Maintenance Light Honda Element/CRV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRMax93CjzA
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