Honda Element/CRV Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
While doing a brake job one day, I noticed that the front bushings on the lower control arms of my 2004 Honda element were torn. At first I thought I was going to have to replace both lower control arms until I found out the bushings were available through Honda. Replacing them was something of a challenge, but it can save you quite a bit of money if you decide to just replace the bushings. Fair warning though, you could be in for a fight.
This information will also apply to CRV’s of the same vintage.
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Tools/Supplies For This Build:
Tools
Powerbuilt Ball Joint Press Tool Kit:
Powerbuilt Tools Ball Joint/U Joint Service Set (23 Piece) Tool Rental
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt-tools-ball-joint-u-joint-service-set-23-piece-648617…
Sunex 20 Ton Press:
Sunex 20 Ton Shop Press
http://sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=129&item=356
Ear Plugs:
SAS Safety 6104 Foam Ear Plugs
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/sas-safety-6104-foam-ear-plugs-3-pair#oid=1002_1
Air Hammer with bushing cutter set:
Aircat 5100 Short Barrel Air Hammer Kit
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/aircat-5100-short-barrel-air-hammer-kit#oid=1002_1
Angle Die Grinder Kit:
Astro Pneumatic 228 Composite Angle Die Grinder Surface Prep Kit
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-228-composite-angle-die-grinder-surface-prep-kit#oid=1002_1
Wire Wheel Set:
Performance Tool 1463 Wire Wheel Set
http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-1463-wire-wheel-set#oid=1002_1
Zep Penetrating Oil:
ZEP Super Rust Breaker
http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker
Honda Bushings:
Inner Bushings: 51392-S5A-701: http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~bush~51392-S5A-701.html
Front Bushings Set: 04513-SCV-000: http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~bush~set~04513-SCV-000.html
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