2002 - 2006 Acura RSX Front Strut Rebuild & Replacement

In this video we will go over how to remove, rebuild, and replace the OEM front struts in an Acura RSX to address normal end of life on the strut as well as to address noise inducing problems due to wear and tear on the spring cushion or bearing. The vehicle shown is a 2005 Acura RSX, but this repair is applicable to any 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006 base models as well including the Type S. The 2002 thru 2004 and 2005 thru 2006 do NOT share many interchangeable parts. The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them: Common Parts Honda 94201-30220 tie rod split pin, Honda 51920-S6M-014 RH / 51925-S6M-014 LH mount w/base, Honda 51726-S5A-004 bearing, Honda 90002-S10-000 mount top nut, Honda 90213-SJ6-004 strut rod locking nut: https://ebay.us/9Tc4Ij or https://amzn.to/4sjLkNk or https://amzn.to/4rwrgpG or https://amzn.to/4s6XGYV 2005 - 2006 ONLY Parts Honda 51602-S6M-A23 (supersedes 51602-S6M-A22) LH strut assembly w/base, automatic, Honda 51601-S6M-A23 (supersedes 51601-S6M-A22) RH strut assembly w/base, automatic, Honda 51601-S6M-A13 RH / 51602-S6M-A13 LH strut assembly w/base, manual: https://ebay.us/D6xWSW Honda 51601-S6M-C53 RH / 51602-S6M-C53 LH strut assembly w/type s, Honda 51605-S6M-A07 RH / 51606-S6M-A07 LH strut w/base, Honda 51605-S6M-C51 RH / 51606-S6M-C51 LH strut w/type s: https://ebay.us/zPkwIb Honda 51401-S6M-J02 RH / 51406-S6M-J02 LH spring w/base, automatic, Honda 51401-S6M-C02 RH / 51406-S6M-C02 LH spring w/base, manual, Honda 51401-S6M-A52 RH / 51406-S6M-A52 LH spring w/type s: https://ebay.us/I98zM9 Honda 51688-S6M-014 upper spring seat w/base, Honda 51688-S5A-701 upper spring seat w/type s, Honda 51402-S6M-A01 upper spring cushion/bellows w/base, Honda 51402-S6M-A51 upper spring cushion/bellows w/type s, Honda 51920-S5A-751 RH / 51925-S5A-751 LH mount w/type s: https://ebay.us/gmCy2N or https://amzn.to/474eXJQ Honda 51726-S5A-701 bearing w/type s, Honda 51722-S6M-Z01 rubber bump stop: https://ebay.us/1BXxZC Gabriel G52346 LH / G52347 RH front strut w/base: https://ebay.us/f5Twp5 2002 - 2004 ONLY Parts Honda 51601-S6M-A08 RH / 51602-S6M-A08 LH strut assembly w/base, Honda 51601-S6M-A58 RH / 51602-S6M-A58 LH strut assembly w/type s, Honda 51605-S6M-A06 RH / 51606-S6M-A06 LH strut w/base, Honda 51605-S6M-A56 RH / 51606-S6M-A56 LH strut w/type s, Honda 51401-S6M-N52 spring, Honda 51402-S6M-014 upper spring cushion, Honda 51920-S6M-J02 RH / 51925-S6M-J02 LH mount w/type s, Honda 51722-S6M-004 rubber bump stop: https://ebay.us/nB42KC or https://ebay.us/OOoi2o or https://ebay.us/DzNhQ6 or https://amzn.to/4sepNWj KYB 331602 LH / 331601 RH front strut w/base, Gabriel G57524 RH / G57523 LH front strut assembly w/base, Monroe 172239 LH / 172238 RH front strut assembly w/base: https://ebay.us/7Wrfcr or https://amzn.to/4rCi56V Tools PB Blaster spray: https://ebay.us/kPZOGi or https://amzn.to/4bGPXeh OTC 6296 tie rod puller: https://ebay.us/aTFfGE or https://amzn.to/474jOuB Lisle 62300 spring compressor: https://ebay.us/Xd2Ikc or https://amzn.to/4lyISQm Wrench extender bar: https://ebay.us/hm5SOm or https://amzn.to/4bzvDui CRC 02094 silicone spray: https://ebay.us/sJSJjO or https://amzn.to/3P9wzxL And if I've saved you some $$ here, consider some coins for the coffee tip-jar! https://ko-fi.com/drshock 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Chapters: 0:00 - Problem overview 0:16 - Jacking point considerations 1:10 - Gaining access to and reviewing fasteners with the strut assembly 2:13 - Removing brake line and speed sensor attachments from the strut assembly 4:45 - Separating the tie rod end from the strut 10:38 - Removing the two pinch bolts and nuts from the strut 14:14 - Removing strut mount nuts & removing the strut 17:40 - Part numbers, availability, and service manual overview 26:01 - Reinstalling of replacement strut assemblies tips 28:45 - Disassembling a front strut assembly 42:01 - Reassembling a front strut assembly (rebuilding) 51:10 - Service manual review 53:35 - Outro #drshock #acurarsx Disclaimer: DrShock, the alias for the human content creator for this YouTube channel, is not responsible for any damages, injuries, losses, or liabilities associated with any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance performed on yours, or any other, vehicle whatsoever. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided within this channel. Viewing and using the “as-is" information of this channel is totally at your own risk. Always wear personal protection equipment and follow appropriate vehicle manufacturer service manual guidelines with original manufacturer parts only when performing any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance upon any vehicle.