2004-2008 Acura TL Rear Strut Replacement

This video covers the entire process of replacing the rear struts on a 2004-2008 Acura TL. This procedure is also very similar to the 2003-2008 Honda Accord.

This is Episode 2 in the Acura TL Series.

Episode 1:    • 2008 Acura TL Used Car Inspection (What to...  

Episode 3:    • Honda J Series O2 Sensor Replacement  

If you don’t have a decent spring compressor, I recommend using complete strut assemblies, or, after you remove the struts from your vehicle, take them to a shop to have them swap the struts over for you. Coil springs can be very dangerous if not handled properly.

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Parts

Struts: https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-par...

Complete Strut Assembly: https://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/o...

RR Stabilizer Link: https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-par...

LR Stabilizer Link: https://www.hondapartswholesaledirect...

Tools

Spring Compressor: https://www.jbtools.com/branick-indus...

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