Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.0 (RD5), HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.4 Vtec 4WD (RD7) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Strut Mount on HONDA CR-V 2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for CR-V II (RD_) and other HONDA models

Top strut mount

Repair kit, suspension strut

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

Suspension Strut Mounting

How to change Top strut mount on HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.0 (RD5) – tips for proper car maintenance

Top strut mount for HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.0 (RD5) Petrol (150 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Top strut mount on HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.4 Vtec 4WD (RD7)

Top strut mount for HONDA CR-V II (RD_) 2.4 Vtec 4WD (RD7) Petrol (160 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Drive socket # 12
                      
                        Drive socket # 14
                      
                        Drive socket # 22
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        HEX bit no.H7.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Ball joint puller
                      
                        Nippers
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. Tip from AUTODOC:

The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Please note: all work on the car – Honda CR-V II – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Honda CR-V II
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Remove the cotter pin. Use nippers.
Step 7

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 9

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 10

Unscrew the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the ABS wiring harness bracket.

Step 12

Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
Step 14

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).

Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 18

Lower the car.
Step 19

Open the bonnet.
Step 20

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 21

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Honda CR-V II – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 24

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 25

Compress the spring.
Step 26

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28

Release the coil spring.

Step 29

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 30

Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 31

Compress the spring.
Step 32

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 33

Decompress the spring.
Step 34

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.

Step 35

Remove the assembled shock strut.

Step 36

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 37

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Honda CR-V II – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 38

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 39

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.

Step 40

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 41

Close the hood.
Step 42

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 43

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 44

Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces). Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 45

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 157 Nm torque.
Step 46

Install the bracket onto the shock absorber strut.
Step 47

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 48

Install the ABS wiring harness bracket.

Step 49

Tighten the ABS cable holder. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 50

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 51

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 43 nm torque.
Step 52

Install the cotter pin. Use nippers.
Step 53

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.

Step 54

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Honda CR-V II. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 56

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Honda CR-V II
Step 57

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 58

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 nm torque.
Step 59

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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