After putting a new engine in my 2005 Honda Element, it was time to turn my attention to the suspension. I went all in and replaced the front strut assemblies, rear strut assemblies, outer tie rods, custom rear control arms, and the rear stabilizer bushings. I also replaced all 4 CV boots on the rear axles and put a set of brand new Nokian tires on all 4 wheels.I then had it aligned to help protect the new tires and make sure it tracked down the road straight and true. In my estimation, this is the closest you would get to a brand new Honda Element.
This information also applies to the Honda CRV of the same vintage.
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Honda Element Suspension Rebuild (Full Version)(Exclusive Video)
Part 2: Link posted when video is available.
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Parts
L Front Strut: 51602-SCV-A04
R Front Strut: 51601-SCV-A04
L Rear Strut: 52620-SCV-A03
R Rear Strut: 52610-SCV-A03
Rear Strut Bolt: 30181-S7A-000
Outer Tie Rods: 53541-S7A-003
Rotor Screws: 93600-06014-0H
Rotor plugs (rear rotors): 42511-SP0-000
Rear CV Boots: 42017-S0E-010
Rear Stabilizer Bushings: 52306-SCV-000
Honda Dual Pump Fluid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ETCYYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Aerogenics Rear Upper Cont. Arms (code EricTheCarGuy for 10% discount): https://aerogenicsusa.com/collections/2003-11-honda-element/products/2002-06-honda-crv-03-11-honda-element-rear-camber-kit
Aerogenics Rear Lower Cont’ Arms and brace (code EricTheCarGuy for 10% discount): https://aerogenicsusa.com/collections/2003-11-honda-element/products/2003-11-honda-element-billet-rear-tie-bar-control-arm-kit
Nokian One Tires 215 70 16: https://www.nokiantires.com/tires/suv-4×4-tyres/all-season-tires/
Eastwood Chassis Paint: https://www.eastwood.com/ew-chassis-black-satin-aerosol-14-oz.html
Tools
17mm 10pt Socket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008TOHAL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00
Thread Chaser Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QHQEPE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Bolt Biter Sockets: https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-84783-15-pc-1-4-3-8-drive-bolt-bitertm-impact-extraction-socket-set.html
GEARWRENCH Pry Bars: https://www.gearwrench.com/pry-bars/indexing/yes
Snap Ring Pliers: https://www.mactools.com/products/p22a
CV Boot Clamp Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/gearwrench-3191d-cv-joint-boot-clamp-wrench/
LOCTITE Sticks: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38725-5PK-Thread-Treatment-Assortment/dp/B00BV42V3S/ref=sr_1_7
Plastic Vice Protectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019VOT6JG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01
Hand Pump: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQW5LK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
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0:00 Inspection
3:55 Rear Suspension Disassembly
7:21 Rear Strut Removal
11:16 Rear Upper Control Arm Removal
12:46 CV Boot Replacement
20:43 Reassembly
25:33 Right Side Disassembly
30:39 Rear Stabilizer Bushings
32:43 Filling the Differential
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Thanks Eric, it was fun and entertaining watching the video. I'm looking forward part 2.
I nearly dislocated my shoulder trying to take out those lower strut mount bolts and just ended up cutting the off and bought replacements.
Good informative video Eric Got a ton done in part 1 nice work be safe have fun stay dirty and see you on the next one brother @EricTheCarGuy
Might want to try the carbide saw blades for jobs like this, probably would hold up better than the bimetal ones.
greetings from Hellas.thank you Eric for all the knowledge that you have given to us.You have helped me a lot with everything on my ek4 vti. I have make my own 4 jackstands I lift the car I rebuild my transmission my entire suspension system I have make my own front and back wheel bars ,fender bars and generally I rebuild the entire car inside and outside! what I am trying to say is that any information someone needs its in your videos! thank you man..god bless you
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Eric you should check out Rust Belt Auto, a small channel with an interesting and knowledgeable character – check out his budget civic turbo build.
Well, from not having any initial idea where you were going with this, it actually turned out pretty damn good, methinks. ðŸ‘ÂÂðŸ‘ÂÂ
a friend of mine used spray paint at the strut mounts to mark where the new ones would go
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Good video Eric
Eric, you have over 1.5 million subscribers! That's amazing.
People get together to build each of their houses. People get together on occasion of good memories. A lots of things to talk. I am not a mechanic, but I once fixed engine. It weighed roughly 400lbs and there were some serious liftings in the process. Does it matter? Is that 500lbs engine you got there, what's going on? But, hey, bay area is very strict place to be, I am not sure, really.
Were not sitting, were all laying down in our beds.
Sweet beard piece brother…… It's getting big…. LoL 😂…… Great video man!!!!!
I'm adding a comment.
I can get replacing the covers to help keep gunk out of the adjuster. But, honestly, I see little need for those rotor screws… I'm so used to just running a lug nut down quickly and don't need to worry about a screw rusting.
Dead weight… Ouch
Dang I was hoping you'd break a bolt on the stabilizer bushings so I could see how you fix it lol, broke all 4 of mine and just took the bar out for now, don't want to deal with the headache laying under my car trying to fix that.
Excelent improvements 😀
Nothing wrong with antiseze/copper slip, always a great idea eric.
Maybe not on the brake disks though ha ha 😀
I like the soft vice jaws, some people made them using wood or aluminium/copper.
Make the jaws deform, not what's in them.
Just imagine how many kidneys you would have to sell if the honda dealership did the work.
Ouch!
Looks like you let that right side caliper hang from the brake hose for a good while before you bungee'd it up. Naughty naughty…Yes, I know – I focus on the negative. But that's what problem solvers DO!!
Element Overlanding with Eric The Car Guy………??? :)… (n scanner danners RV)
I too enjoy The Fifth Element.
I already split part 1 into two parts.
Yup… Just sittin here, feet up drinking a coffee. You are what I call. " The Bubble gum"
Honda CRV 2001 to 2005 have the same issue with the negative camber angle on rear wheels.
I like how the socket just exploded out lol