2005-Replacing rear shock absorbers-again

[Moose500]

This is my second post since no one seemed to know the answer the first time around and, surprisingly, some of the Honda dealers in the San Jose area seemed clueless when I called them as well.

I have all the parts to change the rear absorbers on my 2005 Pilot but I don't know the torque settings for the top and bottom screws that hold them in place. Does anyone know this information? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

[rockman19762001]

Originally posted by Moose500
This is my second post since no one seemed to know the answer the first time around and, surprisingly, some of the Honda dealers in the San Jose area seemed clueless when I called them as well.

I have all the parts to change the rear absorbers on my 2005 Pilot but I don't know the torque settings for the top and bottom screws that hold them in place. Does anyone know this information? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

9-12 ft/lbs that is what my shock manual calls for, data from xtreme offroad magazine volume 1 2005.

[jestmaty]

From my Haynes manual for '01-'07 Acura MDX and 2003-2007 Pilots......

Shock absorber mounting nuts--------- 47 ft lbs.

Chapter 10 Section 1 ( Torque specifications )

[Moose500]

thank you so much!!!!! I am going to change them tomorrow. They are sagging in the back.

Mike

[N_Jay]

Shocks don't fix "sagging".

[ctobio]

Originally posted by N_Jay
Shocks don't fix "sagging".

They will correct a sag in some cases, but at best a tiny fraction of an inch- barely discernible- which settles after a few days time. I've changed my fair share of struts, and that has been my observation. It's generally why I don't get the alignment done right away.

A noticeable sag will only be corrected by new springs. What have you been hauling to sag the springs?

[belundy]

I have noticed that especially in the rear, new shocks with their full gas charge can change ride height a tad with an empty car. I figured manufacturers probably take into account in design.

Haven't seen any posts re: saggy rear end's, either towards Pilots or owner's wives...

This may have been posted earlier in the thread; but if you snug the bolts while the wheels are hanging down the shock seems to bind up making them work funny and leading possible premature failure. Getting the shock installed with the wheel hanging free is a bugger anyway. Compressing the suspension does help.

The service manual says to put a jack under the lower arm (near the rear differential--for N_Jays benefit) and lift wheel to ride trim before tightening. Suppose you could put the wheels on, let it down, then tighten. 47 lb-ft according to Honda service manual.

[Moose500]

The shocks should correct the vibration in the back tires, almost as if the tires are out of balance when you go over bumps. I've read numerous plights on this site that Honda used questionable absorbers in the back. I have decided not to attemp this on my own, however. I did it on my BMW and it came out okay but I just don't have the time anymore. $tealer here I come. Thanks all for your time.

Mike