Honda Accord/ Acura TSX Lower Control Arm Replacement
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- This video will show you how to replace the lower control arm on a 2003 - 2007 Honda Accord. The replacement was performed on a 2004 4dr Accord LX. Replacement will correct wheel alignment, tire wear and traction issues as well as improve ride quality.
(2004 - 2008 Acura TSX).
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Parts and Specialty Tools:
36 mm CV Axle Shaft Nut Socket:
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Hammer Impact Driver:
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Honda (Moog brand) Lower Control Arms:
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Right:
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Damn! You made that repair look so easy. I know when I go to attempt this repair there will be something that throws a curve ball at me😢
Usually rusty nuts and bolts. Use penetrating oil and let soak for 24 hours.
This is a very good video. No BS and explains everything for the shadetree mechanic
Thanks Hector. I did everything from the ground up for you guys ... the shadetree mechanics.
Few extra steps but everyone’s style of work is different! Great video.
Thanks for your comment! What I've learned over the years is that if something is in the way and it only takes a few minutes to take it off to make the job easier, I take it off.
Hardly Moving Productions work smarter not harder, i agree with you !
This was awesome! I've seen videos with intros that were longer than this! SMH still trying to figure out how this got 2 thumbs down??! Thank you!!
Thanks for your comment and critique! We try to make our videos short, sweet and to the point to get you back on the road.
I agree with the comments about the unnecessary extra removal steps - brakes, rotor, ABS sensor, top bushing on the spindle knuckle. In the rust belt area each of those bolts is a journey.
Whatever you feel comfortable with.
I am glad it was done...I wish he did the strut, upper control arm, inner+outer tie rods and also completely removed the cv axle too, I have a complete suspension job coming in that I get to start on next and want to know the best order to put it all back together...YES I AM a chic who wrenches AND I also own my own shop!
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Best video I have ever seen on TH-cam ! Omg if only EVERYONE WOULD GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT LIKE U DID!.. thank you for this video and not take time away from us awesome 5 stars
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Thanks man! I just needed to see how to get that ball joint out of that lower control arm. I'll bang the heck out of it with the hammer like you did. 👍
Good luck!
My mechanic didn’t have to take off the axle nut and touch the brakes lol. I just watched him fix my control arm 😂
I assume he did it on a lift?
Hardly Moving Productions He did it on the ground using a jack!
Yea but it looks like it gives him more room..
Great job man thanks.
I have to do this to my car
Thanks and good luck!
Good lord...you don't have to pull brakes off or the axle out!
Is there a better video
lol
@@tyroilsmoochie-wallace95 there never is one from people that say things like that lmao
You said it!
Thank you so much, unbelievable, not a missed step, I did the ball joint and the wheel bearing while I was at it, had to bring that somewhere else to get it pressed in and out but I can say I saved alot of money , I had to put a 14mm on the back of the link because it moved but also replaced those for new, thank you again
Good Job Enrique! Congratulations on doing the job yourself!
Great job man thanks for sharing this video
Thanks ... our pleasure.
My rubber bushings came off with the bolt oh well
Dang a lot of work just for control srm
You said it!
How tight are all these suspension bolts supposed to be? 80 ft lbs? 120?
And how do you know how tight to ram down that nut on the ball joints?
You should get yourself a repair manual like Chilton or Haynes to get all the torque specs.
You made it more difficult than it had to be you can leave the brakes alone you don’t have to disconnect tie rod and you don’t have to remove the knuckle
Yes it's true you can, but I can remove the brake caliper assembly, tie rod end, and knuckle in just a few minutes using my power tools.Then everything is out of my way to easily separate it from the ball joint, remove the control arm, and reinstall without tension on the control arm so you can easily align the mounting bolts.
Exactly the same ... no difference.
Got to agree with @travise5284. Even "just a few minutes" you did a lot more than necessary. It just takes removing 3 nuts and 2 bolts. There's plenty of clearance with everything else still attached to rotate the arm out and whack it with a sledge to release the ball joint.
No need to worry about beaking one of the small bolts or removing the ABS sensor which is very likely corroded in place.
Hahahaha the bolts all come right out butter smooth. Hahhahaa
Good for you!
What are signs of bad control arms? and whats the labor cost to change these out?
Labor costs vary. Signs are described in the text description of the video.
Did the car make any clunking or popping noise? I have a 06 tsx that clunks and pops loud when I cut the wheel at slow speeds like when backing out of the driveway. I checked ball joints and endlinks and they are good. Only happened in the rain for 6 years, now it happens all the time after an oil change?
Absolutely.
Could also be worn out cv axle bearings.
Make more videos!!!
Thanks or your support but very labor intensive to make quality videos.
Did you torque to spec ?
Nope.
How do you know if you need to replace the moog lower control arm? What happens if you dont replace them?
The ride gets rougher on Honda's that have over 100k city/suburban miles
@@hardlymovingpro Thank you for responding quickly----Yea--mechanic told me that bushings are cracked and need to replace lower control arm. Would cost me about $500. He said not emergency to change but good to do. I guess I will wait until I hear noise in my tsx that has 120k milles.
All mounts develop cracks as they age. What you have to look out for is the crack working all the way through which you cannot visually confirm unless the control arm is removed. Sudden acceleration or braking is a good test. The steering wheel will jerk towards or away from the weak mount based on which wheel is pulling.
Bushing preload?
Don't know. I've been recently loading them after installation to see if it mattered much. To date, no customer come backs.
@@hardlymovingpro The bushings will last longer because they are relaxed at the position the suspension is usually in. The car will also ride better.
Do you know the make(brand) of the Lower control arm?
You can go with Beck/Arnley, Mevotech, Moog, AC Delco, Delphi and Ultra Power. Take your pick. They're all good.
@@hardlymovingpro Thanks!
What year Honda accord is that or acura tax?
2004 Accord 4dr LX. All the details are in this video's description.
Wow all under 6 minutes lol only if I could do that hahaha
Don't think my subscribers want to see the long version absent fast forward.
Hardly Moving Productions lol I have a 07 tsx with 425.000 miles and I replaced the lower control arms and it took me some time you just made it look a lot easier on your video
@@urielr6600 Prior experience and having the right tools can make the job go faster and easier.
Way Too many steps just to remove the lower control arm!
Perhaps ... but I do get everything off pretty fast using my power tools.
I'll sub for NO BS and get straight to business! Thanks buddy, keep it up!
You bet!