Strut Replacement Replacing struts used to be a dangerous job for a DIYer. You had to compress the spring and remove the strut while praying the spring wouldn’t let go and take out an eye or a limb. But these days you can buy a complete strut assembly that eliminates the strut/spring/mount disassembly process.
Does 1993 Honda Accord have shocks or struts?
Honda Accord 1993, RoadMatic™ Front Complete Strut Assembly by Monroe®. FCS bare shocks and struts are engineered to restore your vehicle’s handling and control. Shocks, struts, and cartridges are a great option to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions.
How much does it cost to install rear struts?
On average, expect to pay somewhere between $450 and $900 to replace a pair of struts. An individual strut assembly will cost about $150 to $300 so you’re looking at around $300 to $600 for parts alone. Labor alone will set you back about $150 to $300 for the pair.
What holds a strut in place?
Strut mounts have multiple roles: First, they have to keep struts firmly in place and absorb some of the shocks from road bumps. Second, in some cars front strut mounts have strut mount bearings to allow rotation together with front wheel when turning left or right. Front strut mount.
Do I have to get an alignment after replacing struts?
Replacing those struts requires no alignment.
How do you replace the rear shock tower on a Honda Accord?
Unlock the trunk. Then, insert your car key into the keyhole above the rear seats and turn clockwise. Pull the tab in the trunk, and fold the rear seats down to access the two bolts of the rear shock tower mounts. These bolts hold the rear shocks in place.
How do I remove the springs from the front shocks?
Removing the springs from the front shocks is the same process as with the rear shocks. Compress the spring with a spring compressor. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using it. With the 17mm box wrench and 6mm Allen wrench, undo the bolt from the top shock mount. Carefully decompress the spring, and disassemble the shocks.
How do you remove the front suspension from a car?
Place the jack stands in their respective positions by the pinch welds of the car. Loosen the lug nuts. Jack the car up, and carefully lower it onto the jack stands. Completely undo and remove the lug nuts. Set the wheels aside. Figure 1. Diagram of front suspension including the torque specs. Figure 2.
How do you remove the lower control arm from a shock?
With the breaker bar and 17mm bolt, loosen the bolt connecting the shock to the lower control arm. The bolt will be extremely tight. Once it’s loose, remove the bolt as far back as you can. It might not be easy to completely remove it. Use a rubber mallet to pound out the bolt from its threaded end.
