This gal is quite competent with the tools and techniques. Good handling of impact and feathering on bolt removal, torch heat manipulation and thinking ahead with the anti-seize! Thumbs up!
The inside nut is stationary like the outside nut. Loosen the BOLT. Use a long wrench or impact gun with extension and swivel socket from below. Comes off easy.
You just have to heat and quench, there’s just no way you can loosen the bolt from the other end because there is no room for you to put a breaker bar or a ratchet there.
I have an 04 element that does not have ABS, my mechanic ordered ABS rear control arms on accident, can abs control arms be put on my element that does not have ABS?
So, I have a stock honda ridgeline 2006 with stock rear control arms. got new tires, and also an aligment. tire shop was saying my rear toe was off, but none of my control arms are adjustable? was curious whats up with that
Why didn't you replace the outside bushing? I noticed you adjusted the abs holes to the correct orientation off camera. It's ok to bring it up in the video after showing how you aligned it then put it on with the holes facing up. Just like the welded nut. None of us are perfect. It could possibly confuse someone following everything you did. After all your videos are step by step and very helpful. Overall a very good video.
Putting the load down and then tighten both bushings, right? Confused as to why you tightened just the inner bolt and then let the car down and tightened the outer nut. Shouldn't you tighten both bolts with the load on? Also, I can see why you might want to break that inner welded nut free as there's very little room to break the bolt free and remove it from the other side. I had a heck of a time getting that bolt out. Someone in the thread mentioned 69 ft lbs torque spec - yeah, good luck getting a torque wrench in there!
+Doug Morganstern We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
If you go to get an alignment they may not be able to adjust the rear camber on the wheels properly to get the front to line up. These adjustable arms solve that problem.
the vast majority of elements suffer from an unsolved negative camber angle in the rear wheels that is not repaired by replacing the parts with OEM units. Changing the suspension components with oem parts most of the time will not solve the issue. So replacing with adjustable upper control arms allows you to correct the negative camber angle(tops of wheels towards center of vehicle). if youre ever behind an element on the road youll see it unless theyve done this fix
I have a 08 sc element and yes I have seen other elements with this negative chamber. I think this happens when the rear shocks are worn out so the car drops and the wheels go out of alignment with new shocks this went away for me . But I will eventually gef these adjustable version put in
So now we have gone from two to four potential points of wear and tear. I see these aftermarket parts fail all the time. Do yourself a favor, order the OEM part. It lasted 12 years for a reason! Other than that, nice repair job and great video.
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Sue from 1A is the best! I'm always happy when there is a tutorial by her.
This gal is quite competent with the tools and techniques. Good handling of impact and feathering on bolt removal, torch heat manipulation and thinking ahead with the anti-seize! Thumbs up!
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If i buy this part will it fix my horrible camber???
The inside nut is stationary like the outside nut. Loosen the BOLT. Use a long wrench or impact gun with extension and swivel socket from below. Comes off easy.
The honda service manual for a 2005 Element lists the torque for the rear upper controller arm as 93 NM or 69 Ft lbs.
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Thanks for the video!!! Just purchased and am looking forward to finally repairing the sag on my '07 Element EX!!!
These videos have been a tremendous help. And 1A Auto parts are great.
is there a lower bushing in the knuckle that needs to be changed when you do this or no?
I was wondering the same thing
Very helpful. This is the same on a 2013 CRV. Mine is FWD so I am not sure if anything is more difficult with the AWD versions.
Sue is a bona fide hero
+Duncan Engel Thanks for the feedback!
what about the other bushing?
Awesome vid! Definitely going to pick up a set of those adj control arms - thanks again 1A Auto
She had a problem with the upper bolt because nut is stationary. It's not supposed to move. She actually broke it off. Remove from other end only
Olddominion Are you sure? If it is true, that is no wonder I couldn’t move the nut! Thanks!
For sure
Yeah, you’re right sir, she definitely broke it....
You just have to heat and quench, there’s just no way you can loosen the bolt from the other end because there is no room for you to put a breaker bar or a ratchet there.
Very true remover the passenger side today and it’s a welded piece so DO NOT REMOVE THAT SIDE
Great tip with the bolts connected to align
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I have an 04 element that does not have ABS, my mechanic ordered ABS rear control arms on accident, can abs control arms be put on my element that does not have ABS?
3:14 That nut is not removable. It is welded in. Just remove the bolt.
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is this part would fit for honda dc5? seems same by looking at it.
Was that penitratimg fluod u sprayed afyer u heared up bolt
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@@1AAuto You do know that nut at 3:14 was welded in. It was a non removable part.
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So, I have a stock honda ridgeline 2006 with stock rear control arms. got new tires, and also an aligment. tire shop was saying my rear toe was off, but none of my control arms are adjustable? was curious whats up with that
You can buy adjustable arms!
For Ridgeline and Pilot
Why didn't you replace the outside bushing?
I noticed you adjusted the abs holes to the correct orientation off camera. It's ok to bring it up in the video after showing how you aligned it then put it on with the holes facing up. Just like the welded nut. None of us are perfect. It could possibly confuse someone following everything you did. After all your videos are step by step and very helpful.
Overall a very good video.
+off road Thanks for the feedback!
Great job 👏
Great videos. Should be called rebuilding the Honda Element by Sue and A1 Auto.
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My 17mm bolts heads are pointing toward the shocks, no room to get anything in there..
Putting the load down and then tighten both bushings, right? Confused as to why you tightened just the inner bolt and then let the car down and tightened the outer nut. Shouldn't you tighten both bolts with the load on? Also, I can see why you might want to break that inner welded nut free as there's very little room to break the bolt free and remove it from the other side. I had a heck of a time getting that bolt out. Someone in the thread mentioned 69 ft lbs torque spec - yeah, good luck getting a torque wrench in there!
The inner bolt is going through a sleeve so it moves freely. The outer is in a rubber bushing.
Does this apply to a 2010 CR-V also?
+Doug Morganstern We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Great video, but you broke off a welded nut on the inboard connection.
+@user-wi5ho9my4x Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Greate job!
Can you ship in uae (middle east)?
+edmar saberon We are not able to ship out of the US. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Whats the point of making adjustable upper control arms . the ones I have on my car aint adjustable. Most of teh after market parts are adjustable
If you go to get an alignment they may not be able to adjust the rear camber on the wheels properly to get the front to line up. These adjustable arms solve that problem.
the vast majority of elements suffer from an unsolved negative camber angle in the rear wheels that is not repaired by replacing the parts with OEM units. Changing the suspension components with oem parts most of the time will not solve the issue. So replacing with adjustable upper control arms allows you to correct the negative camber angle(tops of wheels towards center of vehicle). if youre ever behind an element on the road youll see it unless theyve done this fix
To be able to adjust rear camber.
I have a 08 sc element and yes I have seen other elements with this negative chamber. I think this happens when the rear shocks are worn out so the car drops and the wheels go out of alignment with new shocks this went away for me . But I will eventually gef these adjustable version put in
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Yeah, that's a welded nut on BOTH ends! You just remove the bolt!
So now we have gone from two to four potential points of wear and tear. I see these aftermarket parts fail all the time. Do yourself a favor, order the OEM part. It lasted 12 years for a reason! Other than that, nice repair job and great video.
+Rob M Thanks for the feedback!
The OEM part is not adjustable to correct camber issues.
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Sorry but you work like a beginner, never force by pushing and we turn the nut not the bolt...lol