'10 Toyota Corolla - Front Press In Wheel Bearing

[@SouthMainAuto]

I know this is a repeat video from years past, but I was trying to accomplish a few things I did not mention in the video. One, it was my first video without braces and wearing these plastic retainers in my mouth, so I wanted to see how that went. Second the video editing software I use (Abobe) just updated to the 2025 version and no longer will sync the audio to the video with the format I was recording in, so I had changed some settings on my camera to record in a different format that it seems to sync up ok. And third it was what I had time to record today 🤷🏼‍♂ -Eric O.

[@johnpereira822]

My son gets his braces off today told him better wear your retainer

[@Fonda-d3x]

You used brake cleaner without a sound effect?!?!?!?! SHAME ERIC! SHAME!

[@ChrisCrazy117]

Astro 1822 version 2 I’ve had mine for 1 year the thing is a beast

[@emmettturner9452]

I’m pretty sure your old video is what prompted me to subscribe. My 2011 Corolla had three bad bearings in only a little over a year and the Goodyear station just kept replacing them under warranty instead of letting me pay for OEM Toyota bearings. Unfortunately, that car ended up crushed in an EF4 tornado but there was every reason to believe I would need another bearing soon.

[@AraCarrano]

Stop licking your teeth, you will go blind.

[@crasher88]

spray panting the chrome socket black is next level trolling Dr. O I highly approve.

[@SouthMainAuto]

😏

[@mph5896]

At least it won't come apart and go in his eyeballs now.

[@COBRO98]

@@crasher88 YOU WANTED IMPACT YOU GOT IT BABY

[@rufedog5406]

gave it the good ole craigslist rebuild

[@ppeterson9359]

😅

[@petermoto409]

"Spray the Brakleen like you're not buyin' it." Such profound advice. I literally chuckled out loud.

[@roberthicks4314]

And there was no sound effects with that can of brakleen either. what gives?

[@johnevans9751]

@@roberthicks4314 Eric, you SAY you are using brake cleaner, but how am I to know for sure?

[@jerrys2346]

That quote should be on an SMA t-shirt!!!

[@user-yw6ei8yt4q]

Something is wrong with that can of brake. Cleaner ,need to take it back.

[@arlynsmith9196]

Loved that comment!! Reminded me of a field Sgt who told me I needed to get to calls quicker - "drive that patrol car like you stole it..."

[@smitty1952]

Obviously Wilberts realizes you are single handedly their best advertising!

[@Isthatyoudermot]

Thanks, Mr. O, I just converted all of my wrenches to impact wrenches. I'm heading to the silverware drawer now. 😂

[@deffstar69]

Impact knife and fork. Sweeettt

[@justpassnthru]

I been a "Professional" mechanic for over 30 years but I still learn tricks from you that make life suck much less.

[@michaelrania1985]

Eric, no need to apologize for a “repeat” video, we will watch anything you put out brother! Keep em coming!

[@BV-Auto]

Agreed .

[@jftureson]

I'm just here for the free entertainment. I'll watch repeats every day.

[@thedogbarber]

I do enjoy watching competent professionals do a job with good tools that would take me hours in the rain in the apartment complex parking lot.

[@calitri76]

That's what battery impacts are for.

[@gplusgplus2286]

If I can do it you can do it, biggest lie ever.

[@richlong4119]

In the rain and snow 😂

[@jamesu]

Man, I did a lot of that when I was younger!

[@dot7107]

-20°c doesn't help either...

[@dav8388]

As I lay in a hospital bed because of a motorcycle accident thanks for the laugh at the beginning I needed that.

[@golferpro1241]

Get a car. Bikes are too dangerous. You got your warning from above! Feel better

[@dav8388]

@@golferpro1241 I have a car. I enjoy riding too much to give it up. The way I look at it always choosing the safe option is not living it's just existing. I don't want to just exist. I've been riding for 14 years, and this is my first crash, and it was my fault. I can't wait to get back on my bike

[@diyeveryday67]

@@dav8388work causes stress, cars keep the stress in, motorcycles blow the stress away. Cheer to a quick recovery, your next bike is waiting for you!!

[@BartSarton]

@@dav8388 I hear you, brother. I'm 61 and still ride. I know the risks, but still love it.

[@Bellboy40]

I'm 83 and still ride my motorcycle. I don't go out on long several hundreds or thousands of mile trips anymore due to my wife being in bad health. I still ride frequently around here on local rides though.

[@dav1dsm1th]

No Mrs O? No Luna? No lawnmower guy? No cracked frame? I've got nothing. Commenting to appease the mighty algorithm. Thanks for the videos, Mr O. Stay safe out there.

[@jasontexter1721]

That ball joint was loosey goosey, he's a hack gonna let that person die!!! What an amateur 😂😂😂😝

[@davidgriffin14]

No cricket chirping

[@floorpizza8074]

And no squeaky step stool? Yeah, I got nothing either.

[@BarryCouch]

Spray painting the socket? Classic!!! 👍🏻😄

[@douglasphillips1203]

14:48 "while you're at the optimal viewing angle" ... proceeds to block the view with hat. Love it! 😂 (I have to give you a hard time Eric ... if no one does, you'll feel so lost down the day!)

[@peterhodgkins6985]

I have in the past seen chrome sockets 'let go' under duress with an impact gun... They usually don't do any real damage when they do. The lesson I learned as a young lad back in the early 70s is that a chrome socket can shed its chrome plating... and if you happen to be holding the socket in your 'other' hand when it does, that chrome plating that comes off is thin, sharp and strong like razor blades! Yeah, I sliced and diced myself good & proper just the one time. If I have to use a chrome socket on an impact, I also use a stout leather glove as well! That lesson has stuck with me for 50 odd years! Nice work Mr. O! Anyone might think you've done one or two of those before. ;) Nice duds from Wilberts too!

[@opendstudio7141]

You make an impossible job look difficult. Knowledge, quality tools and common sense are a rare commodity in these times of confusion and deception. 👍

[@timbob8387ify]

Started watching Eric when I was looking for some tips on replacing the front wheel bearing on my 07 Corolla. 6yrs later, I still look for his vids daily.

[@yusuihang]

I changed front wheel bearings on 1999 Toyota Corolla last year, after watching your videos on wheel bearings. Bought Astro wheel bearings kit and Gearwrench slide hammer. Spent around $200 for the tools. Probably could have paid the same amount in labor to have shop do it. But now I have the tools and experience from one job. Glad I did it myself. Would have never done something like this without following your channel. Think I subscribed when you had 1.5k subscribers. Thank you for doing your videos..

[@phooesnax]

The flat black is torque rated. I am not older. Watching you keeps me young.

[@adaptedbythedans]

@@phooesnax yeah, I was a little perplexed with the gloss black.

[@docmarten8382]

Fell off my chair laughing, choking on coffee at the instant impact socket conversation! Spot on Eric.

[@MacAutoDiag]

Did you die

[@stevenault6256]

Eric, I’m going to give you some fatherly advice being that I’m 73 and still able to slide under cars for repair, Eye and hearing protection, you may be lucky the rest of your time not having lost either one . People spend a lot of time taking care of from the shoulders up their appearence and these two items are in that zone , I’ve learned a lot from your channel and this is my way of trying to show I care

[@reason2gether]

I agree! Amen brother.

[@76fordpinto]

Son of a Buick...I spent literally hundreds of dollars on impact sockets. Eric just saved me a bunch of money in the future. I

[@larrysmall3521]

The key to making them last is to clean them good and use a good quality paint. Otherwise, they will turn back to chrome quickly.

[@MoparDan]

Son of a Chrysler.

[@blockbertus]

Says, its a repeat video from X years ago and right away continues with a "free tip". Eric, these "free tips" are why a lot of us watch even the 100th brake job. There is always something to learn. Edit: Okay, THAT "free tip" was a joke one, but that doesnt really change what I wrote before. Keep it up, Eric O.!

[@gjohnston7619]

watching you gives my spirits a lift after receiving some bad news....thank you....good job

[@nhraman3449]

Love the new Eric shop vocabulary with slams against the crying experts!! You're the man!!

[@crabjoe]

Here's a comment... Just because you can do it, doesn't mean we can do it. The reason is the tools! Years ago, I did a front wheel bearing on a Camry. I had never done one before and back then, I don't think YT had the number of tutorials as they do now. Basically I bought the bearing and just started taking crap apart. I didn't have a bearing press, but my buddy had a 20K press. Took over the whole knuckle assembly and we got the bearing replace. OMG, was that hard, even using a press, we had to heat the knuckle up! But man, after I got everything back together, I couldn't believe how much smoother the car rode! These days, I've got all kinds of tools and I'm just DIY.. But watching your vids has me ordering more crap on a weekly bases... just because I want to make sure I have it, in case I need it.

[@steven.bennett]

You mention this being a "repeat video from 9 years ago" which made me curious about how long your channel has been up so I looked. How ironic that it's exactly 10 years ago today. You joined Oct 22, 2014! Happy KZbin Anniversary!

[@fscottgray9784]

Eric O looking fine in his new Swag and brace free. Great video as always. Love the instant impact socket mod.

[@user-yw6ei8yt4q]

Even has a hammer side

[@masterofnone7846]

Guy is never boring!Good job!

[@pddpup7767]

now I know how impact sockets are made ..... THUMBS UP!

[@goodgriff]

As a southerner I'm fascinated by the condition of your customers vehicles. I just retired a 2001 Suburban, and it went to a family who will most likely get 5-10 years out of her. If I lived there I would invest in a fluid film Spayer for sure. Thanks for all the teaching you do Eric. May God bless you, Mrs. O and your whole family.

[@larryfine4498]

That's amazing. In the rust belt, that Subaru would have been on its way to China around 2008, to become cheap kitchen appliances.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

@@larryfine4498👈🏼more like halfass chinesuim sockets😂

[@geraldanthony7472]

You have to be "the" quintessential car mechanic. Hard working, intuitive, determined to "do it right" and honest. I thoroughly enjoy your commentaries while working on cars. I recognize the incredible effort to film some repairs that are incredibly difficult to reach by hand or eye. Bravo Eric! I hope KZbin rewards you well.

[@WreckDiver99]

BEST FREE TIP EVER! I now have a full set of impact sockets. Thanks Eric!

[@Carcrafter7165]

1:45 I definitely laughed out loud Eric that’s hilarious I love the new Impact socket.

[@jbrhel]

Congratulations on the braces. The "re-tooling" of that socket had me rolling! Thanks again, Mr. O. Just before you hit that nut with the 1 1/4" socket I thought "You didn't paint it!"

[@chrisfreemesser]

Wow...personalized Wilbert's swag AND a lesson on how to turn any socket into a Harbor Freight "impact" socket? SMA is the gift that keeps on giving!

[@Todd66]

I trust E’s feel for torque when he trusts it due to the 20 plus years of rinse and repeat, however I have to have torque specs for every nut and bolt I touch when I work on my vehicle or a family/friend’s. Double edged sword for me watching EVERY single SMA video as I do….love the videos, but hate how bad I want to go spend money on every damn tool he uses. Next video he’s use the damn pliers I must have. 😂 Luv me sum SMA video ❤

[@tommymohlen8919]

Countless videos watched and the outro still makes me smile each and every time. Thank you for all your work Sir, it is much much appreciated for a guy like me that cant really spend time wrenching due to health issues no more. Looking forward to the next Tommy

[@georgesokolov4155]

I'm glad to see that you're using proper impact sockets finally))))

[@French20cent]

"We're just going to massage it a little" Busts out the Snap-On. Oh and the blacked out chrome socket. Well done Eric.

[@rayleonard21]

Spray painting the socket, brake line catching the caliper, you were on a roll! Great video, sound is excellent. Thanks again!

[@michaelallington7397]

My local garage quoted 2 hours for this and charged 4 hours! Is this in real time or edited? I still feel I was ripped off.Love that Colgate smile🥰

[@spelunkerd]

I've watched all of your past wheel bearing videos and I can honestly say I learned something new every time.

[@ShannonCoffey-l6b]

Lot of comments here about wearing safety glasses. My experience was when I was chopping out a tree stump and a chip of wood hit my eye. To this day 30 years later I have periodic vision issues with that eye.

[@rediband]

You got me good when you painted that socket. Didn't see that coming.

[@henryg683]

Nice to see Wilberts has finally sponsored the SMA garage with some nice banners and a lovely winter type warm weather gear!!! Keep up the amazing content and say hello to the lovely Mrs O !!!!

[@GrevilleRyan]

I just enjoy watching how easy you make it all look Mr 'O'....thanks for a great video

[@amythompson6494]

Always seems you have perfect timing for updates. Just bought a 2009 Corolla with 99,000 miles. Great help in mechanically updating car with some new parts!! Yay!!

[@effenfish661]

speaking of old episodes, i watched a crank-no start video for s10 that was 8 or 9 years old. now i know to check to see if the coil is getting power before calling the tow truck. thanks current eric o. for being past eric o. when i needed you!

[@showcauto]

That was one wobbly hub there boys, frame looked cracked too

[@caseypowell9030]

I will never critique your work . Keep up the good work

[@frompdiggity]

At this point im fairly certain your "hourly rate" covers the Brake Clean usage as well 😂😂. Another quality video along with quality laughs. Awesome job Eric. Keep em comin. Highlight of my days.

[@ShannonCoffey-l6b]

Maybe he has a miscellaneous shop supplies charge like other places and the dealers..

[@rightlanehog3151]

Eric, It is always worthwhile to be reminded of what my 2005 car would look like if I did not bother to take it to Krown every year. 😉

[@richardkaufman1643]

I enjoy your skill and dedication to quality work and customer service very much. I did construction for many years and I wear glasses and I can’t count the number of times something had hit them so please,please .please get some safety glasses before your have an incident and regret it

[@wk7060]

Great job Eric, you took care of the guy complaining about the Chrome socket!

[@dloneyv8]

Good stuff. Just discovered your channel when researching the details of doing a right front wheel bearing on the son-in-laws ‘13 Corolla. Definitely subscribing here. Thanks for your efforts to share your skills!

[@GunfighterWyo]

Eric, you have all of the neat tools to make the repairs seem so easy. Those who always question everything you do usually don't do automotive work. Great job.

[@TheJmich2001]

I stop everything when I see an SMA alert! Thank you NJ

[@stephengay8934]

Hi Eric O I am located in Perth Western Australia. I enjoy both your show and the interactions you have with your wife and family. I am 67 years old Electrician retired , but work on cars for fun. I find your videos great for info and technique. Kindest regards Steve G😊

[@adaptedbythedans]

I come to watch these videos when I’m having a bad day. Cheers me up every time.

[@serbiansfinest]

😂😂😂 mr.O is comedian love the spray paint on the chrome socket classic move no doubt. Thanks for all the knowledge you drop on us and all the time you make us laugh. 👍👍👍

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Good job, Eric! If only you said "don't breathe" a few seconds earlier... I actually coughed when all that dust came at me 🙂 Such is the power of suggestion!

[@johnaclark1]

Congrats on the braces removal! I remember that day vividly. Felt my mouth had miles of acreage in there. Of course, it makes one more confident when smiling but it really does feel good to have straight teeth. Looks like coming up on 1 million subs soon too. Another congrats will be coming! Oh, and loved the socket painting tip!

[@nickhildabridle1612]

The part of the video where you were just unloading the brake cleaner, I said to myself, "He is spraying that like an employee vs an owner." Then you followed with basically the same comment. I am 😅😅😅 my behind off. Great video!!!

[@jeffdayman8183]

That was some high tech metallurgy technique going on with that chrome socket to impact socket conversion. You got some savvy Eric. The things I learn from the Yoot Ube! 8^) Cheers!

[@mph5896]

IDK why but pressing in U joints and wheel bearings makes me feel so accomplished.

[@7sarnet5]

Hello Eric O. (Tee shirt Man), excellent opening.⚙️🔩🔧🧰❤️👏🏽We applaud you sir. All channels on U-Tube are going through changes and updates. Bless your heart for having no braces.🫶🏽This digital transformation upgrade is causing much grief on all levels of living. Impact socket…paint it black…smoothe beans for sure 👍🏽 and the groove…cleaner gets out the rust. Thank you so much for all…the pointers💯💵🌤️. Get those glasses sir, protect your eyes 👀. Be well Eric, 🗣️see ya 👋🏽 on the next episode 🎥.

[@user-dx4kz8rf5d]

Eric, been watching your videos for years. Your timing is impeccable. Not a mechanic or even much of a DIY'er. Looking at doing my wheel bearings on my 99 Grand Prix this weekend. Figured what the heck... if you can do in, so can I !!!

[@orbitaaltube]

Top tip for ya Eric. I drilled a hole right through my hub tamer cup so I can get a round steel bar through and wiggle or hammer on it. It's much easier than beating on the lip from the inside.

[@ThingsMobile]

I appreciate the video. It's not always about the long time followers. I have been subbed for less than a year and hadn't seen either of the previous videos. Thanks for putting out your work

[@davide.s.9880]

I think this is the South Main Auto clip / moment of the year. Making your own impact socket. . When you first started I thought what is he doing.

[@virtisconsole12]

Eric ..wow you are in the heart of the rust belt and so am I in NE penn that undercarriage and knuckle looked like it was sitting in brine for 20 years.. great job on the bearing yeah apparently Toyota wants you take the entire knuckle off and bring it to the press.. I did a bearing on a late 90s Camry and got the cup stuck too ..

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

I think the difference between Eric O and the rest is that he makes them look clumsy. Minimum wasted movement. Loved the video.

[@pokitty100]

You make a hard job look east when you have the right tools and you know how to use them.🙂

[@jimgoff1170]

On converting chrome sockets into impact, I have converted several of my most used impact sockets into what appears to be chrome they get so polished over the years.😊

[@vicenterangel6655]

you make the job so easy but when I do is diferent or difficult thats why you are a master ........greetings

[@johnsb1550]

LMMFAO, 1:52 in, and I can't stop laughing 😆

[@jimclifford1241]

Oh boy ... I'm so excited. I'm 25 seconds into the video, but I already know that I am going to love it. Videos with ugg dagga-ing going on, pressing of stuff, and other get-your-hands-dirty mechanic stuff from you, Eric, are the absolute best! Thank you for always being here Eric. Now, I'm off to the SMA swag store because my black SMA t-shirt got some battery acid on it and now my wife won't let me wear it anymore.

[@nutsnproud6932]

Eric I never knew you could push out a bearing like the way you did. I guessed it was going to the shop press.

[@clintprice2123]

What wonderful trolling there Eric! Whatever you post is worth watching. Congratulations for getting your braces off! It did such wonders for my kids I actually smiled when handing over the payments as they did a stellar job.

[@Ben-says-you-are-AWESOME]

Always love the humour, makes the job go better, right?!

[@darkerbinding6933]

You're a funny man, Eric. I do love that.

[@slocavky]

General Grabber ATX are awesome truck tires too.. I love them... Great video Eric O.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Thank you for excellent "real world" car repair work! It is "real world" to me as the amount of rust on that Toyota looks just how my wife's car looks. And it is just as fun to work on! Congrats on no braces too! Now you can resume eating taffy without worries. 😉

[@4b131]

Can't say how much I LOVE the impact socket hack 😅

[@Rocksoup77]

I felt like that socket worked even better after you painted it black.😂

[@FreeKanal]

hahaha that socket painting made my day :D By the way i love watching You working on Toyota corollas, i got Toyota Auris 2012/13 and it is almost everything the same. I use Micheline cross climate and i agree, best tires for all year here in Poland where we got very similar climate.

[@wmjwhite]

I do love the entrepreneurial spirit of Wilbert’s U-pull-it in Bath. A small partnership with a local successful KZbinr and baam, you’re selling merch to customers all over the country. I have to wonder how many phone calls to their office from random people asking if they sold merch before they gave in to the pressure.

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

LMFAO!!!!! I love the free tip Monday socket conversion. Honestly, I have never understood why people make a big deal out of chrome sockets being used on an impact. I've done it for years.

[@jack002tuber]

Instant impact socket! I'm gonna have a full set of these in just one second.

[@emylrmm]

SMA, Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, and Royalty Auto Service are my top three

[@julianlangdon3456]

not heard of the latter, gonna check it out

[@garysgarage3669]

I thought I had all axle nut sockets I would need, but many years ago, my second time working on a Toyota. This Toyota needed a 12 point. I spent the rest of the day going to every store in my town and ended up putting the Toyota back together. I ended up ordering one (Chrome) from Grainger. I get a discount and free two day shipping from Grainger because of my work. I now have a complete set of 12 axle sockets and they're chrome too.

[@JJ64018]

When Mr.O looks at the camera and says "we'll have to look up the torque spec on this, as you know we always do" i trust him

[@hgoff5617]

Thanks for the tip on how to make impact sockets - I'm going to make all mine impact now.

[@AGregPalmer]

Not a mechanic here but I have taken old bearing outers and shaved their diameter down on the bench grinder to use to push new bearings in without the old bearing outer binding in the hole. Thanks Eric Love ya work, love ya outlook on things.

[@howardwhitcomb6381]

Thanks I converted all my chrome sockets to impact sockets I saved a ton

[@jjkoferl]

wish I had caught this video the first time... Did the hub bearings on sons Civic... Lots of fun here in the high desert of New Mexico. Not much rust but the snap rings eat up two sets of plyers. Love the trick with the air hammer and will use it next time.

[@KGauto_Diagnostics]

Congrats on the "braces-delete" she'll run a lot smoother now!

[@ChrisHalm-m2k]

I have a whole drawer full of thin wall impact sockets. What a great tip!

[@DavidShook-p9h]

Excellent description of how to do car repairs, especially on vehicles from corrosive environments.

[@JohnTaylor-qy2ux]

Love the "white rain storm " when the salt flies all about!