98 - 02 honda accord front strut replacement

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@grimson 6 жыл бұрын

This is how all how-to videos should be done. Every step clearly displayed, torque specs on the screen, etc. Nice job!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,I appreciate it 👍

@cruzn96ssify 4 жыл бұрын

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@darinp5612 3 жыл бұрын

"Torque-specs"!! lol

@ken12269 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This is the kind of video that makes you bring the iPad to the garage and pause it a lot as you go step by step. Very helpful.

@bobbofly 2 жыл бұрын

Undoing the upper clamp on the wishbone like you did makes so much more sense than the way other vids are showing, 11/10 rating on this upload! 👍👍👍👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓

@rickiex 5 жыл бұрын

For the amount of effort you put in these videos, you should be getting more views. Good job man.

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

I wish i did get more views. Thank you for watching 👍 and leaving a comment

@muscleandimports 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid bro, you helped me do the suspension on my girl's 2000 accord v6. That little bit of comedy in the beginning had me laughing and kept my attention..I'm glad it did 👍

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

Im glad you watched. Thank you 👍

@roobydoobie897 5 жыл бұрын

I dont hate your voice, you make sense and you break it down the most straight forward way possible.... I will let you know how my strut replacement goes tomorrow!!

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you

@prestobizmal 3 жыл бұрын

Lighting A+ Camera steadiness A+ Slow Easy to understand Narration A+ Graphics displaying all needed information INCLUDING TORQUE SPEC!? A+ Dude someone needs to hook this guy with a premium Auto channel on KZfaq. Ive got the same struts coming in tomorrow and I am no longer nervous about installing them. Keep up the great work.

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great comment👍💪

@josephshaw 4 жыл бұрын

I watch ALOT of vehicle repair videos on KZfaq, and this is one of the better produced ones I've seen. Thanks for taking the time!!!

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment . Thanks for watching 👍

@charlesknowles7789 4 жыл бұрын

Thread locker is actually highly recommended, buy some if you doing this yourself... it'll help alottt

@bryanpurk4240 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I always appreciate the how to videos with VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS. On top of that this man tells you exactly what sockets and tools you need. Thats a blessing for some people great job brother.

@mar504 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to make this! Now i feel confident doing it on my own

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Good luck

@workenhard Жыл бұрын

excellent video. very well done. no flashy you tube antics just straight facts and torque specs. much love from the midwest.

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@jagsidhu4559 5 жыл бұрын

The best, most comprehensive and complete instructional video. Thanks for your effort.

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Youre welcome.thanks for watching.

@louisarena2052 5 жыл бұрын

Goo video shots, no wasting of time on non-related issues. Technical information displayed on the screen. Well done.

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@ahoorakia 7 жыл бұрын

one of the few video I see that using torque wrench, great job,thank you for sharing

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+ahoorakia Thank you, thanks for watching and commenting.

@thaigh4612 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed instantly because not only is this relevant to what I'm doing.....but it's a great well thought out video👏. The cherry on top is the inclusion of actual torque settings! 🤩. Very well done pal.

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting

@efrensaclolo7021 5 жыл бұрын

I figured it out, yes there is a left and a right struts on Honda accord.When I test drove my car it makes a grinding noise the I interchanged it.The struts is rubbing on the fender wall.I interchanged and it fits perfectly.

@dogggis 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, really nice video. Good work, keep them coming. Good lighting, good commentary, good tips.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+dogggis Thanks bro, I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching.

@brendanchapman3 Жыл бұрын

one of the best shot videos ever, thanks man!

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@RyanWatkins4321 Жыл бұрын

Very useful and straight to the point this made my day a lot easier and I only watched to make sure I had the right parts 😂

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

@krazykris0716 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your help, very well explained and very easy to understand, I finished it in 30 minutes and learned something new, thanks 🙏🙏🙏

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.thanks for watching

@snuff5359 2 жыл бұрын

This made it super easy, thanks for keeping the video up!

@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@Naldo_S1K 6 жыл бұрын

This is my next project on my '02. Thanks for the great video!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Renaldo Gordon good luck, thanks for watching.

@Jboom1315 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished struts! This helped so much! Thank you!!

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to help

@ottopilot7205 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice demo. As stated in another comment, adding the torques is a nice finishing touch. Good job. Subscribed.

@MrRedHotChiliMan 7 жыл бұрын

Nice work brother, I'll be doing this in a few days and your video was very helpful. Thank you.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Ja Rasta Mon thank you, glad I was able to help you.

@deathbylife3sAnD7s 7 жыл бұрын

This video will come in handy very soon, thank you for making it!

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+deathbylife you're welcome,thanks for watching.

@SiteReader Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. I'm going to do the job myself on my '02 Accord LX 2.3L.

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good luck on your project 👍

@charlesmaxim4864 4 жыл бұрын

The best how to video I've seen. Thanks for the great job.

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.thanks for watching 👍

@nestorfuentes8831 5 жыл бұрын

Lol had me rolling at the beggining..nice work!

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂👍thanks for watching

@ccinks 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video.i kept watching i need to change mine fronts as i did the rears yday.. which ofc 1 bolt was slighty bend... ufff the rear struts are such a hassle compare to the front it seems.. good video

@bandit36goingon37 4 жыл бұрын

You just earned a subscriber...that job was a bit of a pain though. Thank you for a very detailed video!

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it

@FCT8306onTwoWheels 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, super clear details. The two on my 98 Accord are dead, no bound or rebound.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Fred World thank you, I'm sure a new set of struts would improve ride quality and handling. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@carlosquiroz4026 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome simple and on point . I got a 2001 honda this will help a lot 👍👍

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Great . Thanks for watching 👍

@Saintsticketshotspot 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Job went perfectly

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Joshgaming 1234 thanks for watching, you're welcome 👍

@tevinhiatt7102 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, wish more people did it like this

@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching

@wyattoneable 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely edited video. Right to the point. The picture in picture was cool.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+wyattoneable thanks. I made the video seem like it's easy to do and it really is.i was able to get the strut out very quickly. Thanks,it's something I'm testing out with the pic in pic

@ryan28109 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I am very confident to replace these on my own now

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck.thanks for watching

@angelmorales7468 8 ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! You nailed it man.

@themechanic6117 8 ай бұрын

Thank you💪

@Iamtherodlight1453. 3 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you very much for making this video

@themechanic6117 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@christranbarger44 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Makes it look pretty straight forward. I'll video mine and post it.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Tran Man nice, good luck !

@soulgivesoul07 5 жыл бұрын

Nice easy to follow video, good job!

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@angelc8824 3 жыл бұрын

I love how detailed you are my man. Keep it up! 💯

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💪

@angelc8824 3 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 no problem g. I’ll be checking out more 💯

@angelc8824 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have a power tool tho lmao

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Its not necessary.just makes it faster

@Pauleazy420 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, U make it look so easy👍💯

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

It's not too bad of a job

@jimroca1983 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video bro. You make it look so simple. 😅

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Its not too bad of a job. Just take your time with it

@kevinkuhn929 Жыл бұрын

Great video man! Never done this before and this gave me so much more confidence :)

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome and good luck 👍

@barreraboy2184 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot brotha you helped me out on this one.....keep up the good work 👍

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad to help. Thanks for watching

@Elcompa422 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot. muchas gracias por este video, me ayudo muchisimo!!!!!!!

@califmike2003 3 жыл бұрын

very good video, easy to follow.

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hellcat32 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped you👍

@jpagan3622 5 жыл бұрын

thank you very informative and detail

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching

@burlingmill 3 жыл бұрын

Informative video

@iMiik 3 жыл бұрын

good work, excellent tutorial. 👌🏼

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@JorgeMartinez-uv3si 7 жыл бұрын

Really nice video, very helpfull, thank you.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

Jorge Martinez thank you for watching, hope it helped you.

@DavidSmith-ke1xb 3 жыл бұрын

Hay bro thank you, this is my first honda car ever. So your video and content really help me to understand how to get it done. I subscribe to your channel and look forward to your helping me out cool videos. God bless thanks

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Glad my video helped

@gush9348 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DH-ry2ho 5 жыл бұрын

Great how to video. Thx!

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@eyedentity1849 3 жыл бұрын

thanks boss very clear instructions

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.tanks for watching

@gs6878 3 жыл бұрын

Great instruction, all meat no fat

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bobbycorum421 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man.

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching

@cesarurcino1394 4 жыл бұрын

Good ,thanks.

@williamsteward3499 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thank you...

@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching

@johngoedecke2489 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video!!

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@kitkat53ftw 6 жыл бұрын

Very very nice video man!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate it

@maxreyes3097 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Max Reyes thanks for watching 👍

@MrAudax 5 жыл бұрын

very nice!!!

@deespasojevic3013 5 жыл бұрын

👌nice job buddy

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , complete struts are nice to use 👍

@supersam1914 Жыл бұрын

Professional video 💪

@themechanic6117 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@oscarontiveros5117 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet vid

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@luisvaldez3438 2 жыл бұрын

Buen video de aprendizaje

@MMQLJM 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Rubenhranandaz 6 жыл бұрын

Good video...

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@seedilicious2936 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet tread bro, thicc

@kizito8888 Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't want to come off. The rust has it stuck in the metal. Thanks for the video.

@larryinews1 11 ай бұрын

Yes. I agree with previous comment. Showing each tool and wrench sizes, etc. I wonder how different it is for a 2009. I saw a 2009 replacement and it seemed much more complicated.

@koreymayo8884 6 жыл бұрын

I did mine with Monroe quick struts which has these little tabs you have to line up but other than that it was super easy and after I figured out the passenger side the drivers side only took 20 minutes!

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Korey Mayo nice,great job !

@efrensaclolo7021 5 жыл бұрын

I had a problem putting mine because it is not labeled R and L and come to find out they shipped two Lefts struts,I still have an issue with eBay seller right now ending this whole month.

@efrensaclolo7021 5 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 I am having a problem I only able to put left side right side won't align cannot put the long bolt I think the seller shipped two Left struts and no label R or L like the original struts,What do you think?

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't the struts be the same minus the location of brackets?

@efrensaclolo7021 5 жыл бұрын

@@themechanic6117 I had a problem looks like the spring seat facing differently from the Left strut and the right strut causing the strut to lean half an inch forward so the bottom screw can't align.And why is my original has label on it L and R if they are identical.The after market that I got has no label so I picked one and fit. The right one won't.

@brentburnett7778 6 жыл бұрын

You don’t need any thread locker that’s what rust is for seize everything in place

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Brent Burnett rust is very good at doing that.

@StylesBlender 6 жыл бұрын

He already mentioned you dont it and its something he personally prefers to do...

@Tenn2tx 7 жыл бұрын

Need a video on the rear struts as well. Good job tho!!

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Clints Gmail if I get the opportunity to change the rear struts on this accord I'll be sure to make a video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@alieyesonme247 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, this was probably the perfect do-it-yourself video I have ever seen! Great job bro, and what dumb asses would thumb this down, probably somebody who doesn't know shit about cars, thanks for the video brother

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment

@jesusjimenez4317 5 жыл бұрын

Buen video sobre todo por los aprietes Los tobillos pequeños yo los aprieto entre 85 y 104 Inch lbs

@iamsnique 7 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh and data

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Dominique Battle lol thanks for watching

@michaelopry3456 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Thanks for posting this. is it needed or recommended to do an alignment afterwards?

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael O'Pry thank you, technically you shouldn't need an alignment but really it all depends on how the car feels when you drive it. If it went down the road straight before and now it pulls to the side I would take it for an alignment.

@travismoore8622 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man..one thing though-you want to torque the nut, not the bolt on the fork.

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes I know but for some reason I had a brain fart when I was doing that 😂

@SALAM4 6 жыл бұрын

Great video sub 'd

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💪

@dougbryan6721 4 жыл бұрын

pro diy video gracias

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@RegisReplacement 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great job. I noticed you used unity replacement. Never heard of them and don't seem to be available where I've looked. I was going to use Monroe quick strut as KYB does not offer strut and spring for v6 sedan. Any thoughts? Thanks, Michael

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+RegisReplacement I'd go with the Monroe, it's a decent brand .most likely better than the Unity . Thanks for watching and commenting.

@OneAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Those quick struts make light work of the job. Over here the first fail would have been the two brake hose bolts corroded and shearing off guaranteed.

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+One Auto, lmao talk about bad luck! It's funny because I've had those 10mm break on me before. Talk about a shitty start.haha

@koreymayo8884 6 жыл бұрын

So what do you do if those brake hose bolts break? I want to do this job tomorrow

@tevinhiatt7102 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video, will be watching more. I’m looking for a value strut, would you recommend the TRQ brand?

@themechanic6117 2 жыл бұрын

It's good for a temporary fix but if you want it to last I'd get a name brand

@MrUlankh 6 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video. What kind of power tool have you used. Brand and model plz

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

Khalid thanks for watching, I have the milwaukee 2861

@skipwoday 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Video Bro!!! To the point, quick video👍.But do we need to replace the blinker fluid after this job?😀

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

No you don't 😂

@JodBronson 5 жыл бұрын

If you want to "Blink", you have to replace ALL your "Blinker Fluids" and remember, there are about 4 - 6 Blinkers, ok? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@emilio3503 5 жыл бұрын

Your how to videos are very help do you have one for the rear

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you but at the moment I don't have a video for the rear

@Jmiranda70 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question do you happen to know if the accord sedan and coupe use the same struts all around?

@markferraro5250 6 жыл бұрын

great video man like that impact Milwalkie fuel ?

@themechanic6117 6 жыл бұрын

+Mark Ferraro thank you, yes the milwaukee gun works great.

@lpmjerry 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I'm having problems getting the bolt to line up with the fork strut dies losing the bolts at the top of the shock help

@lpmjerry 3 жыл бұрын

When I jack with a floor jack the strutt pushes outward towards the hub

@hermanwong9461 3 жыл бұрын

i notice the oil leak under the engine, and i have similar issue on my 2001 accord DX. what's causing the oil leak? seals inside the timing belt area? great videos, i'm looking to replace all four shocks and struts and the two axles DIY.

@themechanic6117 3 жыл бұрын

It's usually the seals behind the timing cover for the cam shafts

@efrensaclolo7021 5 жыл бұрын

How are you sure that you put the correct side if it is no label L or R ?

@torryj5601 7 жыл бұрын

Hey great vid. but i need help here on what other strut/shocks i can use on my 2000 accord. parts are hard to get for them where im living.. suspension wise..

@themechanic6117 7 жыл бұрын

+Torry J the struts for your car aren't available where you live?

@torryj5601 7 жыл бұрын

In the carribean im based. T&T parts for most hondas are a problem here to find cause most of the shops here arent all tht into honda, cant even tell what can be used

@ewallacestudent1 5 жыл бұрын

How are the unity struts holding up? Also, thanks for video.

@themechanic6117 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I dont work for this customer anymore so I dont know how theyre holding up.

@rogerpascual104 3 жыл бұрын

I tried aligning the fork to the lower control arms but the holes just wouldn't align no matter what I did. is there a certain way the strut assembly is supposed to be installed? could I have been using the wrong side strut assembly?