Step By Step MacPherson Strut Replacement Video | Honda CR-V

In this video, Wes replaces the front struts on a Honda CR-V. Watch to see the step by step process.

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[TheStanleyWay]

I accidentally edited out the torque for the self locking nut that holds the top mount to the strut. It is 33 foot pounds (44 Nm) along with the 5 top mount nuts.


It isn’t always available so check often to see.

[miapapa]

You are already saving a ton by doing it yourself, It it easy as possible, buy the strut with the spring.

[LaserJet]

nice video, very illustrative, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

[MrDboy]

If you have access to an air impact, you can sometimes just zap out the sway bar link nut and the top strut nut without them spinning on you. Makes life easy. 😊

[AbdulRashidGhulam]

Great explanation for struts replacement

[kikoyyoutubetv]

Great sharing thank you for that be careful to avoid accident 😊

[craigk]

Nice work! I can tell this isn’t your “first rodeo”! Everything I’ve seen before wants the axle nut off and replaced and knuckle out and off. Thanks for this video!

[RyanBonnieBonBrBravo]

Great helpful video. I would like to ask whats the code for your bump stop and bellows? It appears its different from stock?

[onedecimaleight]

You can get the whole strut and spring for a really resonable price on rock auto. I think you can get all 4 for under 400

[horeastefanescu]

My struts are made by Nissin Showa (2011 crv). Do you know anything about the brand? I tried looking it up on the internet but to no avail. I was thinking they used KYB/SACHS for oem.

[derekthornton]

I think you have the only video that shows how to build a strut for 3rd generation CRV. Thank You for that. I am planning on using the KYB Excel-G struts myself. I have a few questions I was hoping you could answer. You used the KYB bellows, which brand mount did you use? Can you give us links to the spring tool and the nifty jack stands you used? And, would a pass through ratchet work for the mount installation? Thank You.

[perplexedpuma]

What is the name of that type of jack stand? Never seen something like that.

Greg vid, personally I am going to go with a set that has the springs already installed on so that I don't have to mess with a spring compressor. Also although the springs usually don't fail, they probably are not at OEM height after so many miles.

[Doobie]

What is the socket size of the original mk3 CRV top strut nut?

[denversnider]

Good job explaining but was hoping to hear some torque specifications

[AcmePhoto]

Has Anyone with a cr-v had issues with KYB ready strut? I'm reading on some forums that their all on one struts use the wrong angle with their mount on the top.

[lucvallee]

What is the torque of center nylock bolt?

[tanerayvaz]

Takozun alt körüğü nerden yenisini almadığını bana soylermisin

[saleplains]

wow i didnt realize crvs went to McPhersons thats kinda sad tbh

[flyingjeff]

My "trusted" mechanic quoted 2.5 hours to change out one strut assembly. I suppose my trust was misplaced.

[adialexander]

multumesc pentru revenire ///33 foot pounds