This video was helpful, however, the only thing that wasn’t “correct” in my repair was that the T60 was not correct. I am gonna assume that someone replaced my OE version with a replacement as I actually needed a 5/8” Hex Head to do the job. I ended up using a Hex-Head-Sockey and removed the hex rather easily. I was also able to replace it with minimal difficulties. The actual “repair” portion of the video was spot on correct. Thanks for the help. This fixed my oil leak.
@kenlee38195 ай бұрын
It always best to work on a hot engine. Bolt doesn't expand as fast as the engine, So the bolt just unbolts a lot easier. That is how I got mine lose after breaking 3 12mm wrench.
@ScorchedEarthView8 ай бұрын
More videos from this guy wouldn't hurt anyone
@fckshoow11 ай бұрын
Do not torque to 158 ft lbs!!! That’s too too much, I’ve stripped the hell out of the car body. Hate this guy.
@dalemihocik4732 Жыл бұрын
To prevent premature failure of the control arm bushings the arm needs to be at ride height before being torqued down.
@DonziGT230 Жыл бұрын
Red Loctite, so that the next guy has no chance in hell of removing it.
@eveangreen1871 Жыл бұрын
I can’t get the bolt that holds the ball joint in out. I used my big brushless impact and it doesn’t want to come off
@lh1678 Жыл бұрын
I don't know if I would have used the red locktite if I were you..probably the blue.
@johnbuck8849 Жыл бұрын
WOW! i finally watched a video that was complete, start to finish and easy to follow! thank you very much!
@davidr.8999 Жыл бұрын
Great video with some helpful pointers. Thank you. If anyone cares, I usually tighten that bolt to between two and three ugga duggas :)
@loganwork7024 Жыл бұрын
Do NOT torque the lower control arm bolts to 158ft/lbs or you will break the cage nut, I broke both of mine, just do 100
@kngrzz0072 жыл бұрын
How did you get that T-60 bit out it's holder, that's the problem I'm having, can't even start on it cause I don't have enough room
@joesmith-fi1sx2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video did you ever replace shocks or struts before this mileage point I'm at one76,000And about to do new discs pads struts and sway bar links and bushings in the front this is without any inspection it has a clunk and fairly loose suspension but really not too bad
@astro43082 жыл бұрын
So I bought ball joints thinking the ball joint it self was making the noise. Is there any way I can buy the control arm without the ball join already assembled?
@astro43082 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy a lower control arm without the ball joint? Since I already have new ball joints
@astro43082 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the rod that had the black cover?
@jhal22522 жыл бұрын
Very Good video, Short and Detailed. APPRECIATE. Good work.
@werkmatic2 жыл бұрын
I did this repair and between 2 people the rear retaining bolt reinstall took close to 4 hrs to install. This video is a great guide but be aware there can be issues that are unforeseen when doing car repairs. In my case the housing that retained the rear portion of the control arm was under great tension. The tension would not allow me to enter the bolt at 90 degrees. Through some sweat and curse words i was able to bang it into place. Always have a back up plan in place aka a tow truck rental and a knowledgeable mechanic as a back up if you run into trouble. I followed this video to the letter and it was a great help.
@mikeb69023 жыл бұрын
what I did for the retainers on the subframe bolts, I took a paint marker and made a small mark at the same spot on each retainer and the subframe, used different colors, but now I knew the orientation for reinstall. Great video.
@Rixhard69 Жыл бұрын
So those two 15mm top bolts don't need replacing like the21mm head cradle and pinch bolt? Been looking for this little bit of info
@mikeb69023 жыл бұрын
do you think it would be a good idea after all the bolts are in, not torqued down yet, but to put a jack under the control arm and lift it until the vehicle is barely off the jackstand and then do the final torque?
@Ramn8tr2 жыл бұрын
I followed the instructions that I had to the letter, and it didn’t mention doing this anywhere. I don’t think it would be necessary though, considering the bushings have a metal sleeve.
@Youhaveaname3 жыл бұрын
Made doing this for my mother-in-law a LOT more affordable. Thanks for the info!
@kevingarofalo84933 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Right to the point and good details!
@735423 жыл бұрын
How long should this take a mechanic to do?
@Ramn8tr2 жыл бұрын
With a lift and all the proper tools, I dunno. A few hours maybe. Didn’t take me very long.
@LiquidSquidYT3 жыл бұрын
I found the 3 o rings you mentioned but two more also came out where do they go? theu look like the one at the base of the thread and the one is like the one slightly higher up.
@jackhogan81483 жыл бұрын
Best DIY video I’ve ever seen. Couldn’t have been done any better. Congratulations to whoever made this!
@sanitylogic46113 жыл бұрын
Damn, I can't do any of this work on my jeep xj. The L is facing upwards of all places, I'd either have to take my steering slightly apart to get it from under the jeep, or pull the engine. What the hell.
@fakesfraudsfools96493 жыл бұрын
Compared to mine. You didnt have a leak. You have a leak when the amount of oil dripping on the starter causes the starter to go bad. That's a leak.
@Ramn8tr2 жыл бұрын
I already replaced the starter because of this leak. LOL!
@hugeslacker3 жыл бұрын
I've been fighting with this thing every oil change for 4 years and finally got it off the other day. I ended up using a torx bit from a socket and a ratcheting wrench, and my jack handle for leverage. Came off super easy.
@angeloromero7353 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your handy book
@jonredcorn8623 жыл бұрын
The end of the video around like 13:30 and on you sounded exactly like Ricky from trailer park boys. Right on buddy.
@DL-by8el3 жыл бұрын
I cant see mine is it possible the 04 jeep grand cherokee limited edition does not have one? 4.0 in line six
@joeloop81073 жыл бұрын
biggest pain was getting the T60 bolt loose....your info on starting the T60 bolt, on replacement....spot on!!!
@metaldemon603 жыл бұрын
I welded the T60 into an old wrench. Then I did it from the bottom, where there is more room to work. The T60 worked on my 98. My 94 was a 14mm allen. At some point they changed it. Just saying. Now I have to do my 99 that I just got. The seller thought it was the rear main, the way the oil blows back around the oil pan when you drive.
@veronaroy3 жыл бұрын
Well done video. Best I've seen for this job on this car. Loved the little tips about aligning bolts with pin punch and pry bar. Also the recommendation to replace the whole control arm rather than mess with the bushing and a ball joint sometime later. (Which has to have the rivets drilled out and replaced by bolts).
@DoneWaiting4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the step by step. The only detail I found was that all the hardware on my car was standard sizes. For anyone watching just check the bolts sizes mine were definitely not metric, so use standard if needed to keep the bolts from getting damaged. Thanks again for this video.
@juliettebrewer69624 жыл бұрын
Such a well done, clearly explained video.
@red4sierra4 жыл бұрын
Is that just a roll pin that stays in the block. My original 4.0 had it and my reman doesn’t. Any insight would be greatly appreciated
@philliptaylor59814 жыл бұрын
Finally, a video that has good video, audio, and how to! Thanks bro!
@dissociativecat74954 жыл бұрын
what book is that ?
@thatsilverxj78744 жыл бұрын
Factory service manual. There are some floating around on eBay and I think there may even be a PDF somewhere. Mine has an orange color. Very useful tool imo
@dissociativecat74954 жыл бұрын
that's a Snap-on commercial ..I'm impressed
@vconrad6074 жыл бұрын
That poor gear wrench. Git r dun I guess
@mazamike4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, helpful video as I have to do this on my TJ Wrangler.
@Patriotic3274 жыл бұрын
Might be my leak....looks fun.
@bernieschau4 жыл бұрын
Nice video.
@chuckhartey93494 жыл бұрын
158 ft. pounds! Wow!! I Did it!!!
@ralphhudson69884 жыл бұрын
This method worked perfect for me. So nice to not have that leaking right on my starter, etc
@headlesnorseman7014 жыл бұрын
For anyone doing this repair (same reason im here) and general jeep stuff... always have weird hard to reach torx bits www.amazon.com/Z-Red-T1000-Automotive-Motorcycles/dp/B00C7K31ZM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=t60+stubby&qid=1582262280&s=hi&sr=1-4
@davidweum4 жыл бұрын
I need my mechanic to do this. It does seem to be a time consuming job, but a bummer to get underneath and get the bolts loose
@davidweum4 жыл бұрын
Does NOT seem to take too long. But, I font have a host. Plus, it's a steering mechanism and I font want to wing it.