This video is (Part 2) of a series I’m doing with my 2003 Honda Pilot. This series covers the reconditioning of the front suspension, engine, transmission, and subframe on this vehicle. In this installment I cover the replacement of the front wheel bearings, front struts, inner CV boots, front brakes, and cleaning and painting of the remaining components. I also cover engine washing and stud replacement.
(Part 1) 2003 Honda Pilot Powertrain Removal: https://youtu.be/D4C3tbs6Czc
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Milwaukee 1/2” Drive Impact: https://milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2863-22
Hub Grappler: https://www.jbtools.com/otc-6575-hub-grappler-puller/
Branick Spring Compressor: https://www.jbtools.com/branick-7600-strut-spring-compressor/
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Pressure Washer: https://simpsoncleaning.com/products/megashot-ms61084-s/
Quick Race Bearing Tool: https://yergesmfg.com
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WD40 Degreaser: https://www.wd40.com/products/industrial-strength-cleaner-degreaser-1gal/
Parts
Struts: 51606-S9V-A06 & 51605-S9V-A00
Top Strut Nut (Recommended): 90213-SJ6-004
Inner CV Boot Kit: 44017-S9V-A21
Front Stabilizer Bushings: 51306-S3V-A00
LF ABS Sensor: 57455-S3V-A02
NTN Wheel Bearing: 510011
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How To Replace CV Boots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-ofMoWsr0&t=186s
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Engine Wash
2:45 Thread Repair
3:09 Stud Replacement
5:55 Hub Removal
9:39 Front Strut Replacement
21:21 Wheel Bearing Replacement
28:59 Prep and Paint
29:43 Inner CV Boots
34:55 Reassembly
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Eric, I'm in the process of replacing my 2003 Pilot struts, 202,000 mi. Looking at the parts #'s for the struts and my original #'s (51601 & 51602-S9V-A020-M1) the correct part # for my direct replacement are 51605-S9V-A02 & 51606-S9V-A02, not A06. The A02 shows only for the 2003 while the A06 shows 2003 – 2005. Wonder if that is why the rubber spring mount didn't fit. There is another rubber mount 51402-S0X-A01 listed and it's over $50 compared to $16. Late to the game to change it now but really love this series on the rebuild. Long time fan or your videos. Changed my timing belt etc. based on your original video. Hoping my hours of research on part #'s might help someone else.
Hi Eric which struts did you replace them with?
"Those balls will come falling out. They are held in with nothing but the grease that is in that joint"–That's what she said lol!
Strut bearings really need to be replaced when replacing struts and/or springs imo.
Really nice clean and tide work
Update your channel to: Eric The Cart Guy
Whomever made that cone tool, deserves an award. Fantastic device.
Eric what do you think of a lift kit for the Element? Thanks
Hi Eric, love your videos. Just finished doing the front struts on my 08 Mdx. What are the torque specs for the middle bolt the holds the everything together?
Eric please tell me u in New York 🗽
Question: . do the MDX and the Pilot share the same strut assembly fitment? I want to use Acura parts to sharpen the reflexes on the Pilot I now own. I have an 06 model.
I need that tool that the viewer sent lmao
Plumbers Cloth..
Honda are so smrt. Really like working on them because they’re a layup.
Just curious on the use of the shop rags. Do you wash and reuse them or do they just get thrown away? I've seen rags advertised as washable, but I'm doubtful about the idea of washing off stuff like bearing/axle grease.
hahaha whoever came up with that cool tool is a genius 😀
Your videos are excellent.
Ugh, I hate compressing springs. It's like playing with a loaded gun that has a broken safety and a hair trigger. Scares the hell out of me every time.
good content!
Hello Eric, could you reveal who the guy with that inner race removal tool is? I’d love that!!
2003! thats a 18yrs old vehicle!
we all learn by our mistakes
Cannot believe you pulled a front wheel bearing apart and then pressed it back together a £50.00 bearing and the amount of money your spending in this its definitely a thumbs down and you have young budding mechanics taking these awful, bad and shit practices in very very poor for a professional mechanic