CRV 1-2-3, Episode Nine: Strut, Steering Knuckle and End Link Installation, New Brakes, and More!

CRV 1-2-3 documents - in ten-ish minute videos - the trials I went through in turning a salvage title CRV EX AWD into something drivable. This vehicle came from New England. There were dead cockroaches throughout, it smelled like someone had died in it, and the rust. OMG, the rust. They use so much salt up there I was shocked that any of the car's frame remained. In episode one I show you how to start taking apart the front suspension. ALL OF IT HAD TO BE REPLACED!!!!

In this episode: we continue installing parts! Strut. Steering Knuckle. Spindle Nut. New Brake Calipers and Shoes. TORQUES SPECS! And the front suspension is complete! Pat yourselves on the back. Car repair

Torque Knuckle to Strut Bolts (116 lb ft)
Torque Strut to Frame Bolts (33 lbs ft)
Torque Brake Caliper Bolts (41 lbs ft)
Torque Brake Caliper Banjo Bolt or Make it Very Snug (25 lbs ft)
Torque Knuckle Ball Joint Castle Nut and Install Cotter Pin (43-51 lbs ft)?
Torque Tie Rod End Castle Nut and Install Cotter Pin (32 lbs ft)?
Top strut tower nut (piston nut) 33 lbs ft
Spindle nut 134 lbs ft
Lug nuts 80 lbs ft
Control arm to frame bolts 61 lbs ft

Service Manual for Gen 2 CRV: https://procarmanuals.com/honda-cr-v-2002-2005-shop-manual

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