This procedure will work for all 7th generation Honda Civics. It should be an easy job, but if there’s rust, it might not be so easy as you’ll see in the video. I hope the tips and tricks I show in this video are helpful to you and that you’re able to perform this repair yourself and save some money. Not to mention the satisfaction of repairing your own vehicle.
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Parts
Rear Struts: 52611-S5A-A02 (Both struts are the same part number)
Lower Strut Bolt: 90181-S84-A00
Right Rear Strut (complete assembly): 52610-S5P-C52
Left Rear Strut: (complete assembly): 52602-S5P-C52
Tools
@MilwaukeeTool 3/8” Ratchet: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Ratchets/2560-21
Ingersoll Rand 3/8" Impact: https://www.ingersollrand.com/en-us/power-tools/products/impactools/20v-high-torque-compact.html
@MilwaukeeTool Sawsall: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/SAWZALL-Reciprocating-Saws/SAWZALLS/2721-22HD
Gearwrench 1/2” Ratchet: https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-81306p-1-2-drive-120xptm-flex-head-teardrop-ratchet-17.html
Mayhew Large Pry bar: https://mayhew.com/product/14124-the-big-stick-dominator-54c-hd-curved-pry-bar/
Die Grinder: https://www.jbtools.com/astro-pneumatic-216ql-onyx-3-4hp-quick-lock-1-4-quiet-die-grinder/
Cartage Roll Kit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1060
Cartage Roll Mandrel Set: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pow-pow351510
Welder: https://www.longevity-inc.com/migweld-140
Spring Compressor: https://www.jbtools.com/branick-7600-strut-spring-compressor/
Ear Protection: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPCH86A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Grey Pneumatic 3/8” Socket Set: https://www.jbtools.com/grey-pneumatic-81635mrd-3-8-dr-35pc-metric-std-deep-duo-socket-set-6-pt/#oid=1002_1
VHT Chassis Roll Bar Paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPAVI4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Related Videos
How To Remove a Bolt Seized in a Bushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37iB11GUIC4
How To Remove Broken Fasteners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-VD1yx61bA&t=2s
How To Remove Rusted or Damaged Fasteners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqNcBkLvptg&t=66s
Using a Torch To Remove Rusty Bolts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlndTrPK6A
01-05 Honda Civic Clutch Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdrG1SfyT1I
01-05 Honda Civic Manual Transmission Rebuild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRRZUgoSzf4
Replacing Honda Front Struts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce5c6eUPW4s&t=2s
04-08 Acura TL Rear Strut Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PToWdPwXPcE&t=733s
Honda Element Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaIvEN57Jg
How To Replace Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends Honda Element/CRV: https://youtu.be/uNL_M80hw0o
Branick Spring Compressor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNESfoC-Zrk
MOOG Sucks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwqhHXjJH24
Elvis Clock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC3_Si21OkA
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