What should be first priority to replace/fix?
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What should be first priority to replace/fix?
I am no expert, but have enough knowledge in order to be able to work on my 2002 Honda Civic Lx.
I recently hit a fence going 5mph(just to give an idea as to how minor the damage is) and damaged my front passenger end. Also, I have been hearing a noise on my front driver side end that im convinced I know where it's coming from(not my cv joints).
My front passenger control arm is bent which also effected my brake line, but did not bend or break it. My tie rod end on the same side has also been effected. My sway bar is warped significantly and based off of the sound I hear while driving I'm convinced I need to replace the sway bar end links on both sides(even though they were replaced last year) because no other noise I've heard while doing research matches the sound.
I checked for more damage, but that's all im concerned with.
Another thing, I do need to replace my top motor mount based off of its poor condition.
So, my question is what should I focus on first, second, and so forth. Or do I need to focus on multiple components at the same time?
I recently hit a fence going 5mph(just to give an idea as to how minor the damage is) and damaged my front passenger end. Also, I have been hearing a noise on my front driver side end that im convinced I know where it's coming from(not my cv joints).
My front passenger control arm is bent which also effected my brake line, but did not bend or break it. My tie rod end on the same side has also been effected. My sway bar is warped significantly and based off of the sound I hear while driving I'm convinced I need to replace the sway bar end links on both sides(even though they were replaced last year) because no other noise I've heard while doing research matches the sound.
I checked for more damage, but that's all im concerned with.
Another thing, I do need to replace my top motor mount based off of its poor condition.
So, my question is what should I focus on first, second, and so forth. Or do I need to focus on multiple components at the same time?
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Re: What should be first priority to replace/fix?
I removed my front antiroll bar (AKA swaybar).
Just remove the endlinks and see if part of noise goes away. Support bar with zip-ties or something similar when you test?
tie rods first (align after changing or the tires could be goners in a flash)
then the engine mount (could be at same time as the rod)
dont bother too much with the bar.
Just remove the endlinks and see if part of noise goes away. Support bar with zip-ties or something similar when you test?
tie rods first (align after changing or the tires could be goners in a flash)
then the engine mount (could be at same time as the rod)
dont bother too much with the bar.
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Tie rod and lower control arm first.
Then see if it will come into correct alignment.
Sway bar at least needs to be secure enough that it can't cause damage for now, or you can remove it and the links as it is not a critical part of the suspension and alignment.
Then see if it will come into correct alignment.
Sway bar at least needs to be secure enough that it can't cause damage for now, or you can remove it and the links as it is not a critical part of the suspension and alignment.
