Funny enough, I was just looking for a video on how to replace the struts for crz. Thanks for the video. Also probably going to have to do the control arm and tie rod ends because the bushings are going bad.
bro you're a legend, this on my to do list and with your video now i am going to bump up its urgency . i got this crunch or weird vibration now and then on corners and the steering rack appears 100% so this was my next bet!
@@KeebaAfrica definitely check over all the hardware as you go and make sure it's properly tightened, and as I mentioned check your axle boots and ball joints on the control arm for any damage as well. When those get damaged and lose their grease they can also cause noise and instability issues.
Do keep in mind, on the CR-Z the outer ball joint is inseparable from the control arm. The whole unit needs to be replaced as one part unfortunately. Hoping to have this video up soon!
@@ygggu6767ef I would strongly recommend it. I did a coilover install on my Fit a couple years ago without doing that, and couldn't fit a key in the center to hold the shock. I spent a long time trying to torque down the top end and ended up rounding off several nuts in the process. It doesn't take much extra time at all. Just some plastic clips and the wiper bolts. For the little effort it makes accessing the top hardware so much easier.
You are doing a huge service to CR-Z owners. Thank you for taking the time to record all of this footage.
Funny enough, I was just looking for a video on how to replace the struts for crz. Thanks for the video.
Also probably going to have to do the control arm and tie rod ends because the bushings are going bad.
bro you're a legend, this on my to do list and with your video now i am going to bump up its urgency . i got this crunch or weird vibration now and then on corners and the steering rack appears 100% so this was my next bet!
@@KeebaAfrica definitely check over all the hardware as you go and make sure it's properly tightened, and as I mentioned check your axle boots and ball joints on the control arm for any damage as well. When those get damaged and lose their grease they can also cause noise and instability issues.
earned a sub. I'm collecting parts to do a coil install as well as replacing the worn ball joints / control arms. looking forward to that vid soon
Do keep in mind, on the CR-Z the outer ball joint is inseparable from the control arm. The whole unit needs to be replaced as one part unfortunately. Hoping to have this video up soon!
Is it really necessary to remove the cover to replace it?
@@ygggu6767ef I would strongly recommend it. I did a coilover install on my Fit a couple years ago without doing that, and couldn't fit a key in the center to hold the shock. I spent a long time trying to torque down the top end and ended up rounding off several nuts in the process.
It doesn't take much extra time at all. Just some plastic clips and the wiper bolts. For the little effort it makes accessing the top hardware so much easier.
Did the loose struts have any symptoms when driving?
Definitely, there was loud clunking during any speed or steering changes and poor feedback when steering in general. No noise and tight handling now!