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2004-2008 Acura TL Rear Strut Replacement

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تم نشره في 2019/12/06

This video covers the entire process of replacing the rear struts on a 2004-2008 Acura TL. This procedure is also very similar to the 2003-2008 Honda Accord. This is Episode 2 in the Acura TL Series. Episode 1: /watch/8bJu4onw_Ipwu Episode 3: /watch/4R4-pTOwfT3w- If you don’t have a decent spring compressor, I recommend using complete strut assemblies, or, after you remove the struts from your vehicle, take them to a shop to have them swap the struts over for you. Coil springs can be very dangerous if not handled properly. Camera: Brian Kast, Eric Cook My Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy The best place for answers to your automotive questions: http://www.ericthecarguy.com Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog Check out my ETCG1 channel: /user/ETCG1 Parts Struts: https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-parts/acura-shock-absorber-unit-rear-52611sepa06 Complete Strut Assembly: https://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/oem-parts/acura-shock-absorber-assembly-rear-52610sepa08?c=az0x RR Stabilizer Link: https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-parts/acura-link-r-rear-stabilizer-52320sfyj01 LR Stabilizer Link: https://www.hondapartswholesaledirect.com/oem-parts/honda-link-l-rear-stabilizer-52325sfyj01 Tools Spring Compressor: https://www.jbtools.com/branick-industries-7600-strut-spring-compressor/ Related Videos How To Replace Front Struts (Part 1): /watch/s4WPUe6c5eCcP How To Replace Front Struts (Part 2): /watch/MeBxazKABPsAx 2001 Honda Odyssey Front Strut Replacement: /watch/s2=t&k89km3vISpUIt Replacing Honda Front Struts: /watch/s4WPUe6c5eCcP 1999 Pontiac Grand Am Front Strut Replacement: /watch/g8n2fMTTODMT2 Installing Coil Springs and Struts Fox Body: /watch/s3321=t&onUEL0Rq3CXq2 Branick 7600 Spring Compressor Review: /watch/krZ-CofSENGS- How To Find Suspension Noises: /watch/s3=t&kqwf34bbFcsbt Do You Need an Alignment?: /watch/s7=t&woiYeSJxUBQxt **Answers to your automotive questions found here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq Social Network Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy Instagram: http://instagram.com/ericthecarguy Wanna see more stuff like this from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: https://www.ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content Stay Dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.

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@TheSynStalkerمنذ 5 سنوات I've been watching the entire Dad's Truck series while being sick yesterday and through the night. Just want to say thanks for sharing your great projects with us through the years. 45
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@TheDerrty111منذ 5 سنوات Yes bringing back Honda's and Acura Repairs!! 65
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@paullenzen2562منذ 5 سنوات If you buy the links the old ones will come right out. If you don't have them you'll need them and your project went from 1 day to 3 days because id="hidden2" class="buttons"> its either Saturday and the parts place can't get them till Monday afternoon or, they have to be sent or ordered from the warehouse on other side of the country.
Its a rule! (Murphy chapter 7 thing I think).
Keep these kinds of things coming. ....وسعت 16
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@runehansen2287منذ 5 سنوات You are the man Eric. I have saved thousands of Norwegian krones from the things I have learned from your videos. Thank you. 2
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@AH-tx1njمنذ 5 سنوات I also have a recently bought 2008 TL and I look forward to watching you work on this car and follow along. I've always been a huge Honda fan. My 2008 TL is my favorite Honda ive owned so far. Thanks for the video. 8
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@brettershoalar9001منذ 5 سنوات This Acura is getting looked after in your hands now. We, the mechanics, know how to take care of any car. 13
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@eriksjolander376منذ 5 سنوات Finaly a good old "Eric the car guy"-video. Keep 'em coming Eric! Your friday videos makes my day. 4
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@mrdave777منذ 2 سنوات ERIC! I just had to reinstall my rear seats. You made SEVERAL terrific ideas. Saving me time and headache! THANK YOU 1
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@brycelund7155منذ 5 سنوات Brings back memories when I used to watch your old Honda/Acura repair videos all day long in the summer. Cant thank you enough for all the cool shit you've thought me.
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@davidrasch3082منذ 5 سنوات Watching video like the ETCG series makes me a better informed consumer. When I have to go to a mechanic for repair I can visualize to some extent what is being told me about the repair. Now I can ask informed questions.
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@killahsi2003منذ 5 سنوات If you were to remove the sway bar bushings in the rear you can move the whole away bar out of the way and clear the strut. Saves you time and personally I end up fighting the end links for hours and end tearing them apart. 11
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@stevenweinhaus9586منذ 5 سنوات I was wondering how you were going to go about compressing the springs, and that spring compressor is so awesome! Great video! You covered it all. 3
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@bobbit.943منذ 2 سنوات If it wasn't for this video I never would have done my rear struts . Awesome video dude ! 1
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@stevegarbacz8573منذ 4 سنوات Eric, I'll be installing new " slightly used " rear struts in my '05 TL in the very near future. The April weather has not been warm id="hidden7" class="buttons"> up here in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for much of the month, and so I've be studying and referring to this EXACT video to help me get the job done right without struggling !!! I HOPE ! Thank you for making this video for us TL LOVERS !! Cheers from Montreal. ....وسعت
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@msilvoliمنذ 5 سنوات Great job Eric. These procedures will help me a lot in a near future. I have on 2006 and one 2007 Accord with original struts. I'm waiting for my time to change them. 2
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@Scottieamمنذ 5 سنوات It's really good to see a "run of the mill" repair video. I've enjoyed all of your content through years. But I will say it's id="hidden9" class="buttons"> nice to see basic how-to video. Especially for me personally when I'm in the middle of a year away from family and being able to work on anything automotive or otherwise for that matter. ....وسعت 2
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@jaredstrehlein5605منذ 5 سنوات Yes, The original ETCG working on a Honda Motor Company product. Welcome back
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@90foxnotch87منذ 5 سنوات As always this was a great video and thanks for all the info, I did this on my 07 TL and the hardest part was the rear seat. Odd design but it is a great car. 3
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@markwullenschneider195العام الماضي Thanks again Eric! for years your Honda wisdom has hlepd me out.
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@homebuilthappiness2919منذ 5 سنوات Awesome job Eric! I love that generation of TL. 2
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@TimTurner115منذ 5 سنوات Great job sir. Wish I would have had a strut spring compressor like that back in my day.
one thing I used to do was put Dawn dishwashing liquid id="hidden11" class="buttons"> on the bushings before I reinstalled. It would keep the squeak and put a protective coating over the rubber bushings.
I do not know if anyone still practice that ....وسعت 5
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@jayminer4592منذ 3 سنوات Eric- So glad you did this video. Great help. Concise and professional.
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@Michael-fw5efمنذ 5 سنوات Excellent camera angles! Really helps us understand how to do the job.
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@summushieremiasclarkson4700قبل 6 أشهر This was immensely helpful, thanks. That f'in sway bar link still appears in my nightmares sometimes.
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@muhammedmalik6640منذ 5 سنوات Eric you have to give us a before and after driving impression with the new struts.
Thanks for the link, can't believe you get the whole oem id="hidden12" class="buttons"> assembly for just $200 dollars. That's one of the reasons I prefer honda products. I had a early 2000's Toyota avalon and that same oem assembly of parts cost over $400(online dealer pricing). That year avalon was basically a camry. In fact KYB, Monroe have the same part# for both. The final blow was when I got the struts they said made in mexico, by sachs. I realize large manufactures have invested heavily in mexico and they are producing good products, but Japanese made in preferred especially when you consider the high price.
Honda is just far more committed to provided oem parts at reasonable pricing. ....وسعت 2
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@DownRange02منذ 5 سنوات OMG!!! Eric DOES still work on average cars!!! YES! More please!
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@sergeymatpocمنذ 5 سنوات thanks to Brian, filmed like in the old times 1
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@1231234abcabمنذ 5 سنوات Hell yea . Been waiting for quality videos on this car! Keep it up 2
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@Regal_Civicمنذ 5 سنوات Eric what the heck. Back in your old dungeon of a shop we watched you dangerously remove Honda Springs from struts on your workbench. And now you're id="hidden13" class="buttons"> telling us that we probably shouldn't mess with it. Oh man I thought we were supposed to stay dirty! ....وسعت 1
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@crosstoleranceمنذ 5 سنوات I love your throughout detail and explanation on installation of parts.
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@YiannisPagonisمنذ 4 سنوات Eric you are wonderful. Like the good old days. Perfect
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@zgdrummerمنذ 4 سنوات This video was really helpful. Thanks! I did the fronts the other weekend and needed to get the rears done. You definitely got lucky on the swaybar end id="hidden14" class="buttons"> links. ONE of the nuts came off for me and I had to sawsall the others off. I ended up replacing them with the Moog end links, which appear to be a better design than OEM anyway. ....وسعت
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@NolanTannerمنذ 2 سنوات Such a good resource, swapped out a rear shock this afternoon. I had to cut off my endlink though as the allen keys stripped out so that was fun.
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@lonwillis783منذ 5 سنوات Hello Eric Thank You for everything and Happy Holidays to you and your family! 1
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@geologic740منذ 5 سنوات Thanks for showing us stuff like this. I agree with you on using Honda OEM struts. 2
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@jimthecarguyمنذ 5 سنوات Nice job as usual Eric.Good advice about replacing the lock nut on top of the strut.
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@rmshanahanمنذ 4 سنوات Thanks for the video, I have a 07 that just had a shock blow out. Had the work done back in December and occasionally heard a little noise/rattle. No lie, id="hidden15" class="buttons"> I watched this video today and it was so nice outside decided to wash the inside windows. When I went to the back seat I felt the seat move. They didn't re-tighten those two bolts. I would have had no idea why. ....وسعت
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@jdmeauxمنذ 5 سنوات Thanks for the previous notice about the Haynes manuals. I got Christmas presents for the family that make sense.
Moe 2
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@SimpleLife1971منذ 5 سنوات Nice work there Eric, I always enjoy your videos!! 1
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@joshuachikumbindi3795العام الماضي Thank you Eric,I was about to tow this seat out.!I appreciate your help my brother.
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@wingman2kمنذ 5 سنوات As someone who recently bought a 3rd gen TL. More of these plz
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@jayyvq3698منذ 4 سنوات As someone who just got a v6 accord I love this series
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@leedress2187منذ 5 سنوات Nicely done. Needle nose vice grips are a must for work like that!
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@samueladams2649منذ 5 سنوات These are the videos I miss from you Eric. let's go to work.
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@petecurran3995منذ 5 سنوات Ace work, Eric!
Strut replacement - a dark area in my knowledge!
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@StansAuto83منذ 5 سنوات Ben a couple years since I watched! Nicely done Eric!
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@breauken910منذ 5 سنوات I've missed videos like this.. thank you sir
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@patrickcarrillo714منذ 5 سنوات I love those cars by far the best TL Acura has ever made I want a TL type S so badly with the 6-speed manual either an 07 or an 08 such nice cars 2
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@ganeshnarayan5505منذ 5 سنوات great video Eric thanks for showing how to install strut.have same 2007 acura TL. 1
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@TheBeerBox80منذ 5 سنوات This is my favorite style of TL. It is just a good looking car. 2
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@bigwavedave2550منذ 5 سنوات Awesome, fully detailed excellent review!
The 4G TL seat removal was a royal PITA, not sure what is worse to deal with for reassembly - the friction fit bar on the 4G rear seat or the 3G's top seat bolts.
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@djbarakas3329منذ 5 سنوات Great watching someone who know what they are doing .
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@carlosnunes8819منذ 5 سنوات Great video! As an owner of a 04 diamond white 165 on the clock now but at about 124 I have been trying to diagnose a inside wear on the tires and after id="hidden17" class="buttons"> alignment has been done proper tire psi rotation. I have came to the conclusion that the issue is the lower control arm bushing. Long story short Plzz lower control arm bushing video ....وسعت
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@jamesterrill1938منذ 5 سنوات Your videos are always very helpful for us do it yourself guys..
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@reneneron2971منذ 5 سنوات Eric, wire brushing the end links with a steel wire brush before spraying will make it a much easier job. It takes just a few seconds. Second,, I fill id="hidden18" class="buttons"> the Allen socket of the end link with a dab of grease when reassembling.prevents corrosion and stripping it the next time. Those Allen sockets collect water and dirt like it's nobody's business, which can't happen if it is already filled with grease. ....وسعت
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@ask43242flightمنذ 5 سنوات WoW Eric is finally back. this is the video i am looking for. hopefully no more truck:).
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@anthonylaurice9593منذ 5 سنوات Nice TL. I just got the 2011 TSX! Very happy to watch this series to see some pointers. Yes I know they aren't the same but still, good info none the less
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@AcuraAddictedمنذ 5 سنوات I counted no less than five arms on one side in the back! Together with the full damper this must be one smooth riding vehicle! 1
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@AntonioClaudioMichaelمنذ 5 سنوات Great install and demonstration video Eric 1
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@MIKEYSREVIEWSمنذ 5 سنوات Eric is back! No more Fairmont. Subscribed again.
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@KarlwinsFiveمنذ 5 سنوات Maybe a small table/cart near your press and spring compressor would be beneficial as there's usually multiple parts when using either of those machines. Great video as always! 1
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@DkpProductionمنذ 5 سنوات kyb is alright. Bought some Rock Auto discount gabriels for my del sol. If you park it overnight she will bounce like twice until the shocks get pumped up. Really good gabriel.
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@rusty6666منذ 5 سنوات Nice work Eric looked pretty easy and not that hard .Thanks
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@ua7pyro591منذ 5 سنوات I've had to do this job twice on my own TL. Always use OEM struts. My cheap eBay struts lasted 8k miles before the lower bushing separated and caused major clunking and tire wear.
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@steveafanador6441منذ 5 سنوات It's so awesome to have access to all those tools. 1
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@SWMOWZمنذ 5 سنوات yes love these type of vids from you keep it going my friend 2
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@JGoGetta20منذ 2 سنوات definitely boosted my confidence to do it on my acura but it's a gen b4 or 2 before this TL, but honda don't change much
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@brendanmurphy2919منذ 5 سنوات Gosh I’ve been doing it wrong for years, next time I’m with my lady I’ll remember to bring my impact with extension and 10mm 12
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@israelcortez5643منذ 3 سنوات Hi Eric love your videos. I have a quick question for you what do you think about the KYB's front struts for my 2009 Honda Accord V6.are they any good? 1
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@compunerdمنذ 5 سنوات I used kyb struts on my Honda accord and I love them. 3
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@hoadoan56منذ 5 سنوات Good video, clear and details , very helpfully. 1
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@McGo101قبل 3 أشهر Hey Eric, about to do my rear struts on my 08 tls. Should I get an alignment right away or is it best to drive on them for a couple days to let them settle and adjust on the vehicle?
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@Charkatakمنذ 4 سنوات Hey Eric, which noise did you hear from the rear? Was it a dull thump that had no metal sound or you heard a clunk?
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@allimkhan7540منذ 5 سنوات Very true factory parts from honda cost more but they last much longer is its cheaper in the long run great video !!!
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@trew3807منذ 2 سنوات In the Acura service manual, they have the rubber bushings opposite of what you show in the video. The rubbers are pyramid shaped, and when installed they id="hidden25" class="buttons"> should form a football shape. The way it look like you installed them is more hour glass shaped.
It seems intuitive to do it the hour glass way like you did, the mount plate looks like they should go in the hour glass way, but the manual calls for the opposite. Doing it the hour glass way causes the rubber to flair out as you tighten the top nut, deforming it, causing accelerated wear. ....وسعت
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@nonplayablecharacter4815منذ 5 سنوات Hey Eric, I asked this question a couple years ago but for some reason YouTube decided to delete all of my inbox. What mic are you using?
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@zx8401ztvمنذ 5 سنوات Smashing repair, that will make the back end bounce less and a better bump absorption.
Well worth replacing :-D. 1
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@stevenamar4071منذ 5 سنوات I have a question. I've heard when replacing front struts an alignment should be done. Is that true for rear struts? I bought a used 2nd gen CRV AWD id="hidden26" class="buttons"> that the dealer replaced a bad rear strut. Now I have bad tread wear. 99% sure they didn't do an alignment. Do I need to get an alignment? Thanks. ....وسعت
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@uumaddo8417منذ 3 سنوات Eric, if the differential on my 2000 Acura RL 3.5 has no oil in the differential, would it cause the car to drive about a foot at a time then slams and id="hidden27" class="buttons"> stuck each time i tried to move, and if i should put oil in would it be ok again to drive? Thank you. ....وسعت
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@danielkim8287منذ 2 سنوات This video convinced me to let someone else do it. The spring compressor things- dangerous!
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@matthewbaughman6411منذ 5 سنوات eric i watch your videos for quite sometime now and notice you seem to be a big honda/acura fan regardless your years of being a certified tech, is honda id="hidden28" class="buttons"> that good do you honestly recommend them or does it come down to prefence cause i like all certian makes and models ....وسعت
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@lineartechbd1600منذ 5 سنوات Chuck Norris would just compress those springs with his fingers. 14
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@gianfrancoaمنذ 5 سنوات Classic Ericthecarguy is back. yaahh
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@boensprite8754منذ 5 سنوات Do you have a video on how to replace a lower ball joint on a dodge stratus or vehicle similar to it? I really need tips because I never done a ball joint before.
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@Jonny8859منذ 5 سنوات basically what I did to my wife last night is demonstrated here. 65
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@thefroman777منذ 5 سنوات Classic good old informative repair video :)
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@MBZXZمنذ 5 سنوات can you do a video how to rebuild manual tl transmission? 04-06. idk if the 07-08 has manual (i have types manual)
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@themeez1000منذ 4 سنوات When you said the comment about having the nut back on and it being a sigh of relief, I relate to that so much. Lol
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@eli25jk70منذ 5 سنوات i remember doing this when i installed my coilovers, was quite annoying. i left the 2 bolts under the headrest out after i reinstalled everything so i could just pull the seat forward and reach back and adjust my dampening. 1
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@BarretKruseمنذ 5 سنوات Stabilizer links, I remember that from your Honda Odyssey videos 1