How to Replace/Rebuild Struts/Dampers/Shock Absorbers - 2002 Acura TL-S/Honda Accord

Demonstrated on my 2002 Acura TL-S, I will be showing you how to diagnose, remove, rebuild, and reinstall the shock absorbers in your car. ALWAYS REPLACE SHOCKS IN PAIRS, PREFERABLY ALL 4 AT THE SAME TIME! These shock absorbers may also be referenced as MacPherson struts, dampers, or in general the suspension for your car. Some signs you can easily look for in worn-out shocks include rust, oil leaks, clunking over bumps, and a cloudy/bouncy ride. Some other signs which are harder to diagnose include uneven tire wear, vibration in the steering wheel, excessive body roll during braking, accelerating, and turning, and longer braking distances. The shocks on my car were very rusty and also clunky over larger bumps. When replacing your shocks, you have 3 main options: have a dealership/shop rebuild them for you, you can install new pre-assembled "quick struts", or you can rebuild them yourself. I would highly recommend putting Genuine Honda OEM struts in your car as those are very high quality and lasted 309,000 miles on my car, and also because aftermarket struts tend to be cheaply made, offer a poor quality ride, and don't last as long. Parts used in this video: OEM Tools 27036 MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor: Rent from Autozone: https://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools... Buy from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37tZdjE REAR SHOCKS: same strut used on both sides in the rear https://www.acurapartsforless.com/v-2... 2x Rear Shock Absorbers - 52611-S0K-A51 2x Damper Bolts - 90182-S84-A00 2x Self Locking Nylon Nuts - 90364-SG0-004 4x Rear Rubber Shock Absorbers - 52631-S84-A0 2x Steel Collars - 51728-SR0-003 2x Rear Bump Stops - 52722-SV1-A02 FRONT SUSPENSION: different strut for each side in the front! https://www.acurapartsforless.com/v-2... 1x Front Left Shock Absorber - 51606-S0K-A52 1x Front Right Shock Absorber - 51605-S0K-A52 2x Self Locking Nylon Nuts - 90364-SG0-004 4x Front Rubber Shock Absorbers - 51631-SV7-004 2x Steel Collars - 51728-SR0-003 2x Front Bump Stops - 51722-S84-A01 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Diagnosing worn out struts 7:35 - Purchasing Parts REAR SHOCKS 10:28 - Remove Rear Seat 11:59 - Place Vehicle on Jack Stands, Remove Wheels, Spray Bolts 12:26 - Remove Upper Flange Nuts 12:37 - Remove Damper Bolt 14:13 - Remove Upper Nut from Rear Stabilizer Links 15:48 - Remove Rear Shock Absorber Assembly 17:18 - Your options for New Shocks 19:03 - Compress the Spring 21:17 - Remove Nylon Locking Nut 23:05 - Disassemble and Reassemble Shock Absorber 27:42 - Install New Nylon Locking Nut - Torque to 22 ft.lbs 29:14 - Decompress Rear Spring 30:22 - Place shock back in car, loosely install upper nuts 31:02 - Slide Shock into Knuckle 32:07 - Loosely install Damper Bolt 32:27 - Jack up car under Knuckle 32:53 - Torque Damper Bolt to 43 ft.lbs 32:57 - Torque Upper Nuts to 37 ft.lbs 33:08 - Remove Jack, Install Upper End Link Nut, Torque to 29 ft.lbs 33:38 - Put rear wheels on, torque lug nuts to 80 ft.lbs 33:46 - Install Rear Seat FRONT SHOCKS 35:31 - Set E-Brake, Open Hood, Place Vehicle on Jack Stands, Remove Wheels 35:47 - Spray Nuts and bolts with penetrating fluid 36:40 - Remove Damper Pinch Bolt 36:59 - Remove Damper Fork Bolt and Nut 37:31 - Remove Shock Absorber Fork 38:15 - Remove 5x Upper Flange Nuts 38:28 - Jack up Lower Arm and Remove Shock Absorber Assembly 39:13 - Compress Spring 40:33 - Remove Nylon Locking Nut 41:50 - Disassemble and Reassemble Shock Absorber 46:31 - Install New Nylon Locking Nut, Torque to 22 ft.lbs 47:11 - Decompress Spring 47:19 - Place shock back in car, loosely install upper nuts 47:37 - Remove Jack, Clean and Install Fork 48:29 - Loosely Install Damper Pinch Bolt & Damper Fork Bolt and Nut 49:03 - Jack up car under the Lower Arm 49:52 - Torque Damper Pinch Bolt to 32 ft.lbs 50:06 - Torque Damper Fork Bolt and Nut to 47 ft.lbs 50:13 - Torque 14mm Nuts to 37 ft.lbs and 12mm nuts to 12 ft.lbs 50:24 - Remove Jack, install wheels, torque lug nuts to 80 ft.lbs 50:45 - Conclusion 2001 2002 2003 01 02 03 Acura TL TL-S Type S Type-S CL CL-S Coupe Sedan Sport Honda Accord Incineration Incin3ration