I had to use another jack to lift the sway bar to get the bushing out and to install the new one and to align the bolt screws. Just took it slow and didn’t want to lift if too high. Weird I haven’t heard anyone mention this. Great vid and got this done in less then an hour.
@@GearsAndTech btw I fixed it yesterday and it's silent now. The old one was smoked. Completely loose. I think next on my list is the rear motor mount. That one needs replaced.
My Odyssey just failed va state inspection for this at the dealer. I took it to my regular mechanic and he said it was a little loose, but should not have caused a failed inspection. We decided to go ahead and replace it anyway. 165,000 miles 2007
to take the old bolts out of the sway bar links, you insert the proper size Allen key into the sway bar screws. if you look carefully you will see that you will need to use it to stabilize the screw while taking the bolt out. Great video thank you.
The bushing bolt closest to the cabin was a major pain to reach. After trying every combination of socket depths, wobble connections, etc., that I had, I resorted to loosening it about one click per turn. Altogether it took about 2 hours. With the right combination of flex head ratchet and deep socket, it would take 30 minutes max to replace the bushings and links.
well simple enought excpet for conveniently avoided passenger side bolt removal /reinstallation. For the passenger side rearward bolt there is less clearance for the socket and rachet. Some may have a socket combo that will fit, I didn't (no combo of 1/4", 3/8" shallow and deep sockets worked for me) . I was able to dropped the rear of the front sub-frame.
Dropping the rear subframe is what Honda's service manual says to do. Specifically to lower it by 14 mm. I experiemented and found that you can also reach the difficult bolt if you come at it from the inside with a box end wrench. Although I haven't tried removing the bolt that way yet... I just found that I could get a box end wrench on it easily and had room to swing the wrench. If it doesn't come easily with a box end, then I'm lowering the sub frame.
Every video on this particular job keeps forgetting to mention that you have to remove the sway linkage attached to the strut assembly. Good video, though.
So if my sway bar end links are still good, I don't have to remove them to be able to replace the sway bar bushings? The bushings will still be able to be removed and replaced, no problem?
29 lb-ft, you won't be able to get a torque wrench in there unless you lower the sub frame, which, incidently, is what Honda's service says to do in order to replace the stabilizer bar (and therefore, presumably, also the bushing).
There is no such thing of lowering the car SLOWLY by unscrewing the hydraulic jack..... While the car is on JACKSTANDS, RAISE the wheel hub with hydraulic jack.. much more precise
Hey power surge, thanks for stopping by. Yes you could also put the van on jack stands and then use the jack to lift the control arm up till it lines up I've never had a problem having my jack lower slowly as you can see in the video. Even one handed I could get it lowering slowly into position.
I had to use another jack to lift the sway bar to get the bushing out and to install the new one and to align the bolt screws. Just took it slow and didn’t want to lift if too high. Weird I haven’t heard anyone mention this. Great vid and got this done in less then an hour.
Glad it worked out for you
Just want to say thank you. This video helped me get a visual idea before I tackle the job. I already ordered both endlinks and the bushings.
Glad it helped!
@@GearsAndTech btw I fixed it yesterday and it's silent now. The old one was smoked. Completely loose. I think next on my list is the rear motor mount. That one needs replaced.
My Odyssey just failed va state inspection for this at the dealer. I took it to my regular mechanic and he said it was a little loose, but should not have caused a failed inspection. We decided to go ahead and replace it anyway. 165,000 miles 2007
Thanks for the info very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Very well explained, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Welcome to all who are also working hard to keep their old Odyssey's on the road 👍
Absolutely
Paul pretty simple love it.
Excellent video - thank you!
Nice video keep , negative comments dont even respond, appreciate will help me
to take the old bolts out of the sway bar links, you insert the proper size Allen key into the sway bar screws. if you look carefully you will see that you will need to use it to stabilize the screw while taking the bolt out.
Great video thank you.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come back again!
Impact wrench made it nearly effortless. I rarely use it but am so glad I bought it a few years ago.
@@dad1432How did you get a impact wrench on the bottom nut? There is no room for it!
Thanks
The bushing bolt closest to the cabin was a major pain to reach. After trying every combination of socket depths, wobble connections, etc., that I had, I resorted to loosening it about one click per turn. Altogether it took about 2 hours. With the right combination of flex head ratchet and deep socket, it would take 30 minutes max to replace the bushings and links.
Honda's service says to lower the subframe 14 mm. If you follow their procedure it's going to involve an engine support bar and a subframe jack.
Great vid, thanks!!
well simple enought excpet for conveniently avoided passenger side bolt removal /reinstallation. For the passenger side rearward bolt there is less clearance for the socket and rachet. Some may have a socket combo that will fit, I didn't (no combo of 1/4", 3/8" shallow and deep sockets worked for me) . I was able to dropped the rear of the front sub-frame.
Weird. I had no issues on either side
Dropping the rear subframe is what Honda's service manual says to do. Specifically to lower it by 14 mm. I experiemented and found that you can also reach the difficult bolt if you come at it from the inside with a box end wrench. Although I haven't tried removing the bolt that way yet... I just found that I could get a box end wrench on it easily and had room to swing the wrench. If it doesn't come easily with a box end, then I'm lowering the sub frame.
Every video on this particular job keeps forgetting to mention that you have to remove the sway linkage attached to the strut assembly. Good video, though.
I didn't undo that one. Just do the bushings only
So if my sway bar end links are still good, I don't have to remove them to be able to replace the sway bar bushings? The bushings will still be able to be removed and replaced, no problem?
Yes
Your video is shakier than my swaybar
They get better
Still very helpful though, Thanks! don't take it personal, I made awkward jokes a lot. @@GearsAndTech
Those bottom sway bar link nuts are a real b%$!& to break loose. You have VERY little space to try to get any leverage on them.
Cutting them off is sometimes the only way
"Sinch it down" well...wtf is the torque spec supposed to be??
About that much
Who has a torque wrench anyway
29 lb-ft, you won't be able to get a torque wrench in there unless you lower the sub frame, which, incidently, is what Honda's service says to do in order to replace the stabilizer bar (and therefore, presumably, also the bushing).
There is no such thing of lowering the car SLOWLY by unscrewing the hydraulic jack..... While the car is on JACKSTANDS, RAISE the wheel hub with hydraulic jack.. much more precise
Hey power surge, thanks for stopping by.
Yes you could also put the van on jack stands and then use the jack to lift the control arm up till it lines up
I've never had a problem having my jack lower slowly as you can see in the video. Even one handed I could get it lowering slowly into position.
Thank you for sharing