Glad to know I’m not the only one that says thank you to bolts for coming loose from known problem areas.

Man, to be able to repair a vehicle without a flat-rate clock ticking away or a service advisor telling you the customer is on his way so you need to speed up, is just plain refreshing. Eric, your commentary is of great help to many of us watching and encourages us to give DIY repair a try. Good stuff, I always enjoy your videos.

Did my son’s Element’s rear struts today. Just like you showed! I had to drill and use a self-tapping screw as well. Once I broke one bracket bolt I looked around. I actually loosened two of the through bolts that hold the canister to the bracket and it gave me just enough flex to get the strut out. For anyone who might try this, there is a cover that comes off via tabs, and then you can loosen the nuts and the bolts will fall out.

I can't imagine keeping track of all the footage for these videos as well as the audio and then piecing everything together.. Epic work Eric.

love the 5th element reference!

I did not think anyone else said Azizz, LIGHT. Would have to be an Element guy. 5th anyone?

Eric, you have over 1.5 million subscribers! That's amazing.

This is a great video. The series of videos on these Elements is building my confidence to do a complete rehab of the rear end on my father's 03 Pilot (bumper, subframe, complete suspension).

Hi, Eric. This is exactly what my '07 Element needs as my back tires are feathering on the inside edge. I don't have the skills or tools to do this myself, but I have watched your video many times enjoying your careful and meticulous attention to the infinitely smallest detail.

Never wrenched on one of these. Thanks. Also, I've been pretty happy with Eastwood paint. I'm gonna try their spray on ceramic on an exhaust manifold to try to reduce rust. And I am not dead weight. I was cheering you on, especially on the rusty fasteners. It's always useful to have a pretty young girl cheering you on. Even if I ain't pretty. Or young. Or a girl. And I'm several days late. And four or five states away. Okay, I'm dead weight.

I might be dead weight currently. But your knowledge has guided me throughly good sir and I appreciate your skill and handing it down freely.

My mom has a 03 Element that needs work. Watching these vids motivates me to fix it up

I’m not sitting here completely dead weight… I’m making sure the chair doesn’t float away.

Some great tips that are often overlooked or not even thought about by the DIYer. Great job as usual Mr. Eric. You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and skill!!! Stay strong!!! ☺

Wonder if anyone is like me, playing all ETCG and ETCG1 videos as “background music”, even I’m not working on my cars now. Somehow I just like him and his voice.

Impressive rebuild of the suspension. You're going a long way, Eric, toward make this Element a new vehicle!

idk what it is but watching and listening to you work on cars soothes me. Mechanic ASMR

23:20 AXELent! I see what you did there, Eric :D

Mine has this exact problem and I'm going through tires like crazy. I have new struts and adjusting control arms.

Composite magnetic vice jaws...great tip Eric! I wasn't aware such a thing existed.

You're right! Just sitting here like dead weight. Gotta get up and get motivated. Thanks for sharing!

I appreciate the reference from The Fifth Element. “Aziz, LIGHT!”

Loved the Firth Element reference. have had my element since highschool 2003 and i also have a dog 🐕 named Leeloo!!! thanks for all the great element videos!

Huge help for my 2006 CRV 5MT! My rear suspension is starting to wear and an alignment is impossible the the cam bolts being seized! Thanks for the tip of good adjustable upper control arms!

He's fixing and Element.... "Aziz, light!" ..... I see what you did there.... 🤣

Speed Academy is up in canadaland and they deal with bad bolts/nuts all the time. They have been using the bolt buster heat induction tool that centers the heat on the nut or bolt and nothing else. It seems to work for them 100% of the time removing really stubborn rusted bolts/nuts.

Perfektný majster si, ďakujem za super video ako sa to robí. Pozdravuje Peter - Slovakia 😊

I learned a lot about my car and repair process here. And on a personal note I laughed out loud at "Aziz, light!"

Wow we all see that caliper swinging from the brake line on the passenger side, your not gunna get away with that Thanks for the vid, if we all don't need this service now, we're all about to

Thank you Eric you always make repairs look so easy and simple to do I always love watching your videos I am from South Africa

Dead weight? Somebody needs to manage the shop. All I have to say about your work ethic is this: Good job! You need a raise.

If only every mechanic was like Eric, knowing what to do, doing it right instead of breaking 4 bolts and JB welding it back saying "that will be 500$ sir!".

Love the video and of course love how you are working on an Element and reference the movie the Fifth Element "Aziz Light!" one of my favorite movies along with my favorite car.

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

New mechanic here just taking in all info Eric ! U and Scotty the big dawgs of mechanic YT

I am glad that you are working on Honda again!

Installed my Aerogenics adjustable control arms yesterday. Thanks, @ericthecarguy!

I'm stoked, I got a 03 CRV with all kinds of suspension noise and play, so this video is exactly what I need. Every CRV I've seen from this generation (with yellow turn signals, 02 to 04) has its rear tires cambered pretty bad. I think they solved the issue for the face lifted same generation 05 to 06 CRV. Its really hard to stay between the lines at highway speed. I've replaced all 4 struts with KYB's, outer tie rod ends, tires, and had a alignment done.

Thanks Eric for putting this together! Very helpful

I think the CR-V is the same from 02-06. The second generation. They changed the body style in 07. I’ve got an 06 CR-V so I love that you have an army of Elements to work on. The 02-06 Acura RSX Type S chassis/suspension parts are also mostly interchangeable.

he quote's my favorite move. Fifth Element

Well, I really like those Elements. I wish I had a shop space to work in. I would really like to overhaul one...and keep it for myself.

This video kept me entertained well fixing a leak under my sink. Keep up the dirty work.

Thanks Eric, it was fun and entertaining watching the video. I'm looking forward part 2.

Eric, at 5:41 you can see your differential suspension bushing jumping about an inch while you are loosening the differential plug. It sits above the rear sway bar and the differential. Yours is SOOO shot! That bushing missing makes a huge clunk at odd times.

If not for the mechanical work then your sense of humor would have me still watch your videos.

Great day when parts fit.

I like how the socket just exploded out lol

Can't wait to watch this! I want to buy a used Element and my understanding is there are recall inspections on the rear suspension such that Honda will appropriate your Element if it fails inspection.

You are a font of knowledge, Eric! Thanks for posting this. My rear camber is super extreme, so I will definitely be installing some adjustable upper control arms.

You're right, I'm literally just sitting here, eating a bagel.

Ok I’ll admit it now I can’t wait for Part 2!! Thank you for such amazing videos.

Hi Eric I'm not a mechanic but I enjoy watching your video also I get to learn how to do some car repairs thanks

If my last mechanic used a bungee cord I wouldn’t have needed a new break line 😂❤❤

I say "Aziz, light" all the time and nobody gets it. Thanks for nerding with me. Also, thanks for warning about the charcoal canister.

Honda CRV 2001 to 2005 have the same issue with the negative camber angle on rear wheels.

Fifth Element quote in a Honda Element video… yup, that’ll do!

A few years ago I helped my son remove some suspension parts from his car; after many sawzall blades smoking and loosing their teeth, we found the spraying the blade with a mist of water would make the blade last 10 times as long.

Anytime you like an assistant all you have to do is ask. And I'm assuming anyone of us would really happy to jump in to help you out! Not all of us are bumps on a log.

I sure wish I lived close to you. I would have no reservation about you working on my '10 Element

Eric you should be at 2.5 million subscribers by now. Don't UNDERSTAND why with all the value of information you have archived on YT

I see Eric the car guy videos I click like.

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.

Much better, thank you Azizz

25:35 Excuse me? I am NOT just sitting here; I've been doing arm curls with my coffee.

Bigbadaboom Bada-boom Your are the supreme being Erik..

Eric your magnetic grips that go into the vice jaws: They go in the other way. All the funny grooves are for putting things into those grooves to better hold stuff.

Well, from not having any initial idea where you were going with this, it actually turned out pretty damn good, methinks. 👍👍

Yay, rusty parts replaced with new parts. I'm in!

Greetings Eric! I'm going to enjoy this video. Thank you for all you have done, helped me out a lot!

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I'm literally ordering all the parts to rebuild the suspension in my 2007 Element EX. Everything I've learned how to fix on my Element are because of your videos 🤟 Quick question for ya', Eric: Do you know if complete strut assemblies for the 2003-2006 Elements will fit the 2007-2011 Elements? I know in 2007 they changed the direction of the right coil spring (I think) but figured it would work the same if I just buy the complete assembly. Honda suppliers have run out of struts, and I'm having to buy aftermarket, possibly Monroes. KYB is supposedly making a Strut-Plus for the Element, but not being released until later this year, or possibly longer. And thanks for the awesome info on these Elements. Glad to see there are still people who love em' 🙌

Maybe I drive my 06 Element to your shop, from Norway! Very nice video- I might do it myself. Thank you again!

25:54 Ah, I see you are a man of culture as well.

Love this video. Even though i've never heard of this car.

Ahhh you watched my documentary thanks Eric

The element of surprise

Lots of unintentional ASMR goodness going on here, and I own an 03 Element as an added bonus to watching

I ENJOY WATCHING YOU ERIC. LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S ! GO ACURA & HONDA REPAIRS!

Technically, I’m laying down! 😂😂😂

Thanks for sharing Eric. You and family have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July Artie 🇺🇸

I’m so glad u made a Pokémon reference 🙌

7:40 I guess you can say that was quite the Element of surprise

Eric, U sure make the job look simple. I'm sure it's not. I wonder how long did the whole job took u to do and cost? I love when u work on ur Element since I hv the same vehicle. 👍🏾 Lastly, I wish I can find a mechanic that's thorough, honest & do an excellent job as u do always! 🤗 Thank u. ✌🏽

33:45 My rear diff became noisy during turns. Changed the fluid and that got rid of the noise.

I remember working at the Honda plant in East Liberty Ohio and making these cars.

Thanks Eric… made it look easy!

Thanks for another great video, ETCG!

25:55 I just loved that Fifth Element reference! Made me laugh!

Nice work, Eric!

Not naming any names, Moog! 🤣🤣

Might want to try the carbide saw blades for jobs like this, probably would hold up better than the bimetal ones.

Eric really digs 12 point wrenches and sockets. Hey Eric you forgot to bungee the caliper. Make sure you tighten those nuts on the upper control arm.

I too enjoy The Fifth Element.

Eric, we’re traveling to Cincinnati later this year. Wheres your favorite place to eat? Love the channel and what you do. Thanks!

a friend of mine used spray paint at the strut mounts to mark where the new ones would go

Hahaa... love the 5th "Element" reference 😆

Excellent video!! Thank you so much.

Again, thank you

thanks for the information i have the same issue i guess i have to do this i am glad to find you video

Thank you for another video tips Eric, your awesome.👍