After putting a new engine in my 2005 Honda Element, it was time to turn my attention to the suspension. I went all in and replaced the front strut assemblies, rear strut assemblies, outer tie rods, custom rear control arms, and the rear stabilizer bushings. I also replaced all 4 CV boots on the rear axles and put a set of brand new Nokian tires on all 4 wheels.I then had it aligned to help protect the new tires and make sure it tracked down the road straight and true. In my estimation, this is the closest you would get to a brand new Honda Element.

This information also applies to the Honda CRV of the same vintage.

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Parts

L Front Strut: 51602-SCV-A04

R Front Strut: 51601-SCV-A04

L Rear Strut: 52620-SCV-A03

R Rear Strut: 52610-SCV-A03

Rear Strut Bolt: 30181-S7A-000

Outer Tie Rods: 53541-S7A-003

Rotor Screws: 93600-06014-0H

Rotor plugs (rear rotors): 42511-SP0-000

Rear CV Boots: 42017-S0E-010

Rear Stabilizer Bushings: 52306-SCV-000

Honda Dual Pump Fluid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ETCYYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

Aerogenics Rear Upper Cont. Arms (code EricTheCarGuy for 10% discount): https://aerogenicsusa.com/collections/2003-11-honda-element/products/2002-06-honda-crv-03-11-honda-element-rear-camber-kit

Aerogenics Rear Lower Cont’ Arms and brace (code EricTheCarGuy for 10% discount): https://aerogenicsusa.com/collections/2003-11-honda-element/products/2003-11-honda-element-billet-rear-tie-bar-control-arm-kit

Nokian One Tires 215 70 16: https://www.nokiantires.com/tires/suv-4x4-tyres/all-season-tires/

Eastwood Chassis Paint: https://www.eastwood.com/ew-chassis-black-satin-aerosol-14-oz.html

Tools

17mm 10pt Socket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008TOHAL6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00

Thread Chaser Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003QHQEPE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

Bolt Biter Sockets: https://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-84783-15-pc-1-4-3-8-drive-bolt-bitertm-impact-extraction-socket-set.html

GEARWRENCH Pry Bars: https://www.gearwrench.com/pry-bars/indexing/yes

Snap Ring Pliers: https://www.mactools.com/products/p22a

CV Boot Clamp Tool: https://www.jbtools.com/gearwrench-3191d-cv-joint-boot-clamp-wrench/

LOCTITE Sticks: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-38725-5PK-Thread-Treatment-Assortment/dp/B00BV42V3S/ref=sr_1_7

Plastic Vice Protectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019VOT6JG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01

Hand Pump: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BQW5LK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title

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0:00 Inspection
3:55 Rear Suspension Disassembly
7:21 Rear Strut Removal
11:16 Rear Upper Control Arm Removal
12:46 CV Boot Replacement
20:43 Reassembly
25:33 Right Side Disassembly
30:39 Rear Stabilizer Bushings
32:43 Filling the Differential

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