2002 Ford Focus Clutch Replacement Video (Part 4) - EricTheCarGuy

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Here is the final installment of the 2002 Ford Focus clutch video, I hope that you have enjoyed this series as much as I enjoyed making it. I hope to do more of these in the coming months as this seems to be a winning formula for everyone.
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[@RealisticSurvivor]

3:48 That "probably important" part is a tiny heat shield for the lower ball joint rubber boot. It protects it from the heat of the brake and extends its lifespan.

[@labradormcgraw2409]

This is a fantastic four-part video! I watched this over and over in preparation for my Focus' clutch job. I sailed through in five hours - even did the throw-out bearing! Thanks a million, Eric!

[@turbotdi5190]

How did you find it .....have the same coming up ...fairly handy on the spanners but first clutch that needs doing ....come across most of the rest of it before

[@arobekie]

I did the clutch on my focus the other day,your guide was a great help,you made some things much clearer than the workshop manual I was working from.

[@martinedwards3169]

This is an excellent video. The equipment you use is what most diy mechanics would have. Except beam tool. You were working from the floor on your back which most of us would do (usually though it's pissing with rain) not hydraulic ramp. The step by step procedures is what I would follow myself. E.g when putting in bottom ball joints I was thinking once there in I would tap with hammer. Hey ho you did it. You had problems which was great we all have them but you worked your way around them in a way that we too would have to. All in all excellent content. 10 out of 10. Have subscribed. Thank you Eric the car guy.

[@stonesauer5781]

Excellent Job ETCG !! I enjoy watching ALL your videos not only for educational purposes but for the positive & well informed teaching values. There's only one complaint,...there's nothing worse as a customer than getting in your repaired auto & grabbing a dirty, gritty shift knob, steering wheel or door handle. Stay Dirty !

[@lukaszpociecha6376]

Thanks to this series of videos I put a whole new clutch kit seen just like the one in this video for my 2001 Ford Focus and I only paid 120$ plus trans fluid. I would of never even attempted such a task but thanks to ericthecarguy I'm back on the road again not having to worry about getting rear ended with a burnt out clutch

[@ericthecarguy]

@BlazerLT That's where my experience comes in. I know my tools and how much torque they put out so in a way it's like I 'feel' my way through things sometimes. There are times when I will insist on using a torque wrench such as installing the pressure plate but for everything else on this job I stand by what I did. Thanks for your input.

[@myspy6443]

Hi Eric! I also have a Focus like this, only a 1.8 petrol station wagon. With EYDF engine. My clutch has been slipping for 2 years. And the previous mechanic overfilled the oil by one liter when changing the oil 2 years ago, and since then the oil has been flowing everywhere. But before that, not a drop flowed. The clutch housing is very oily from the outside. It is possible that my clutch slips because the overpressure caused by overfilling the oil has stretched the internal seal and the oil may be flowing to the clutch? But the interesting thing is that the clutch slips only with a warm engine. With a cold engine, it does not slip for 3-4 km if I push it, only when it starts to warm up.

[@justinsanders195]

Most helpful! I am not by any means a mechanic but with this video i was able to change i own clutch. Super greatful for your hard work making it.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Thank you Eric! I've done lots of car projects, but I've never replaced a clutch. Last winter, the key would not turn in the ignition. It was brutally cold! I got a ride, went back the next afternoon. I hot wired the Geo Storm and drove to The German Institute, where I volunteer. Next night, pulled the steering wheel, turn signal cluster, ignition housing, drilled it out, removed 3 broken tumblers, 3 degrees Fahrenheit with a shop light! Next night, put it back together. What a job!

[@mechpatt]

If this was the first Front Wheel Drive, Ford (or others) made, you could forgive them for many of the things that are so difficult to do here, but they have made 100,000s! A car will need about 3-4 clutches in a lifetime, so consideration is needed in the design and build for maintenance. You would think the clutch would last forever the way it is embedded in the vehicle. Just a whine about the lack of auto-engineering from a maintenance perspective. Your doing a great Job Eric - Thank You!

[@robb15033]

Insane repair. I just scheduled a shop to repair my car for the first time. DAMN! It's gonna be an even $1100.00 and looks well worth it. FORD OEM parts are supposed to have proper clearance and quality, FYI: Part Number: Ford Part No.:YS4Z-7L596-DA Kit - Clutch Repair

[@BrandonJamesH]

There is literally no better instructor mechanic than you, Eric the Car Guy! Nothing on the internet compares to your articulation. Thanks for a great video! I own a 2000 Focus LX and will start clutch replacement soon!

[@RichardNash100]

loved it so much i bought the whole length vid and i recommend doing that to anyone :) this is almost exactly the same as the clutch on my fiesta uk which i did using this vid. those little metal things on the ball joints are grease guards

[@Michiganborn1969]

I did a tiny bit of research on how much a job like this MIGHT cost, the clutch & gear fluid is about $210 (parts maybe cheeper where you are) and baised on the on how much my last clutch job cost on my '01 Ford Escort ZX-2 (the predsessor to the Focus) Your viewers will save a bare bones minimum of at least $600 in labor cost doing this job themselves. That's $600 smackers to go towards paying off all those holiday credit card charges. Thank you Eric for this freebie holiday video series.

[@spelunkerd]

Once again, Eric. I like how you include the tricky spots where on the first try you didn't achieve what you were trying to do. So many instructional guides make some procedures seem deceptively easier than they might be,

[@that_jeffery572]

i watch these vids for my 2002 ford focus, i finished the job and it runs great now. thx for the vids

[@JubbyzUnkle]

what's really amazing is that you can do this without cussing. lol

[@COBRO98]

Yes I hope you had a great Christmas as well ! This video was a nice present for all us fans, thank you.

[@jdmfreak92]

I say all your viewers should get a pool of money together so you can get a lift for your new shop. I know I'd be more than willing because you've helped me on multiple occasions and I want to thank you for that....

[@Floonder]

Thanks Eric for these vids, they are a handy reference, i've just changed out the clutch on my focus , it was noisy when the pedal was pressed down, found 1 of the 3 bolts had a bolt hole with stripped thread holding the thrust bearing so it was leaking gear oil in the bell housing,clutch was black, also had a cross threaded bolt under the turbo on the engine/gearbox which i managed to undo 2 full turns before it rounded the head off ! had to blow the head off it with the ark welder

[@ericthecarguy]

@wb2vsj No but I have dropped a camera or 2. I put wide angle lenses on them so I don't damage the actual camera lens if I drop one as they are a lot cheeper to replace than a camera is, they also offer a wider angle of view.

[@ColorNULL]

i can only imagine how satisfying it is finishing a project like this.

[@OpenSesame001]

Hey Eric, I don't have a 2002 focus but do have a 93 Ford Escort wagon and I am thinking its about time to change the Ole clutch. This video makes it look very doable. So I just purchased the full-length video..you gotta love the "try-before-you-buy" kinda format.. Good Job. in true ETCG fashion... Thanks again.

[@SzymekCRX]

I have just bought Your movie not that I have a Ford but to support You ! I've watched all Your videos so it's like a few cents per movie !!! Keep up ! Greetings from Poland

[@masonjgrc]

Eric in these tough times I try to help my kids and their friends. I really appreciate you and your work god bless you.

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Thank you for this video set and great job! (I know this was done many years ago). I have a 2002 Focus wagon 5-speed (2.0L Zetec engine, 95K mi) and a 2005 Focus 4 door sedan 5-speed (2.0L Duratec engine, 185K mi). These are good transmissions and both are still on their original clutches. I had a 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 that went 275K miles and was still on its original clutch (same basic design as the Focus) before I scrapped the car due to extensive underbody rust issues Paul

[@ericthecarguy]

@BlazerLT This was my sister-in-laws car and lets just say she's 'financially challenged' much like the rest of us. Sometimes 'good enough' is good enough. Thanks for your input.

[@SERMAD1]

More wonderful work in spite of all these difficulties, but the work was completed. I wanted to tell you that I loved cars work through my vision for your car. I wish you luck. Thank you to you all learned something.

[@johnmorrison9072]

just did my first ever clutch job and main rear seal. ford focus 2000 about 10 hours or so got air tool and did not use them arr well next time i will thanks Eric

[@spelunkerd]

@Galley415 I never thought of jacking all four wheels at once to rotate tires. Here in Canada I do that twice per year for winter tires. Interesting idea, thanks for the input. When I last had a vehicle up on all four, I did wonder about stability, since there is no wheel on the ground to slow lateral movement. But I guess you would say that with rotation you don't have to crawl under, so it's just worry about damage to the vehicle if it slumps sideways off all the jacks....

[@ericthecarguy]

@spelunkerd Perhaps but I'm just glad it moves now. Thanks for the comment.

[@Drew-Dastardly]

Great Tip! I spent hours refilling the gearbox on a Hyundai outside in the winter. That gearbox stuff is like treacle!

[@ericthecarguy]

@onsdag2k The rotors weren't bolted down when I did the 'test' is the reason for the noise.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Formula400Pontiac Thanks for your input.

[@dosman01302]

"Im Eric The Car Guy... and this is my job" yea you are kinda the Mike Rowe of Autos. Good Video!

[@amasiaus]

Very clean, professional, step by step detail, thanks Eric.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Airbeam Not when you consider that an automatic is controlled and operated by hydraulic pressure. I hope to do a detailed video on those at some point.

[@charlesbooth5355]

wow great sounding engine!!!!!! 2002 focus clutch DONE! time to maybe look at the engine hehehe

[@JKTCreation]

this guy knows his stuff well and attention to detail. good job done!

[@CoolasIce2]

Good series. I'd like to see the flywheel grinding demo. I'll be doing my Corolla clutch soon. I bought a green #50 bristle disc, #80 yellow & #120 white in case I need them. My clutch chatters going into 1st. I believe the input shaft bearing is loose causing it. I'm not looking forward to taking the trans apart & replacing it, but it has to be done. Thanks.

[@projectmayhemUK]

Great video set, helped me a lot especially removing the drive shaft with the screwdriver, I didn’t have a alignment tool but I did use a socket extension bar wrapped in electricians tape

[@grahamcaspian6293]

a tip: you can watch series on Kaldrostream. Been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

[@silassergio9554]

@Graham Caspian Definitely, have been using KaldroStream for since december myself :D

[@kendrickriver1351]

@Graham Caspian yup, I have been watching on kaldroStream for years myself :D

[@charlesbooth5355]

forgot to say, great viewing Eric. keep it up

[@communicashun]

not cutting the other cap on the "trans fluid" denotes genius.

[@mannys9130]

Hey Eric, I know you probably know this, but GL-4 gear lube is the one you should use on synchronized gearboxes. GL-5 actually corrodes the brass cone clutch of the synchros and will eventually cause grinding when shifting. GL-5 is ok for diffs, but for any yellow metals you have to use GL-4 rated lube.

[@ericthecarguy]

@dendorssers Yea it was missing from the beginning and to be honest I think it's just there to keep the parts from rusting together.

[@terrymurray4146]

Really nice to watch your videos, you are obviously a guy who is very skilled and loves what he does and you are an excellent communicator.

[@lophilip]

This is great. I don't have a focus, but I might buy the video for the integra timing belt in the future.

[@ericthecarguy]

@macspud28 I think it was just a piece of gunk because there didn't appear to be anything missing.

[@ericthecarguy]

@sharky322 Yea this car did have it's problems but first we had to get it moving. Thanks for the comment.

[@plonkster]

I noticed the same thing on my Toyota: The clutch and brakes now share a single brake fluid reservoir. I think some engineering went into it and it's not as bad as one might think at first glance. You may be aware that most modern cars have two brake circuits, so that a problem with one of them means you can still brake with half your wheels? Now if you look carefully on any such modern car, there is a divider inside the brake fluid reservoir that ensures that a leak in one circuit can only deplete the fluid level up to a certain minimum level. After that, the divider ensures that the good circuit has a minimum of fluid to work with. Now... I haven't checked this, but I suspect the same thing is done for the clutch. They likely have it partitioned so that a leak in the clutch circuit will leave enough fluid for the brakes to continue working.

[@willf5768]

Great video so how much did this operation cost the owner? And how many miles on the car.

[@ericthecarguy]

@vankatalopen Actually I think you are hearing the rotors loose on the hubs because I didn't have the wheels on.

[@BAXMAN68]

Here's a suggestion to prying down the lower control arm: Place a piece of sturdy chain over the top of the control arm and run a nut and bolt through under the control arm leaving some room to slide your prybar through. The slide your prybar through the chain and just rest the end against the the control arm and pry down. You get a lot more leverage tis way and is also a lot safer.

[@boblolo3977]

hi! l think i followed your directions but unfortunately the ford bursted into flames as soon as I turned the ignition. Good thing I was working out of my Buddy's garage because the raging inferno took the house with it. Now they're all pissed at me, supposedly their Focus didn't even need a new clutch... ingrats.

[@labradormcgraw2409]

Bob Lolo LMFAO!

[@ericthecarguy]

@mavue Thank you. When money and time allow would be my best answer to your question.

[@ericthecarguy]

@6speeddakota I've actually machined many a flywheel myself and to be honest I haven't noticed any difference between doing this and machining. That's not to say that you're wrong it's just been my experience.

[@ericthecarguy]

@chorstma44 The engine didn't sound bad it was just the rotors loose on the hubs because I didn't have the wheels bolted on.

[@johnbrakingground]

Sitting here drinking scotch wathing your vid knowing this is what I have to finish tomorrow. Very nice Hi Fiver

[@ericthecarguy]

@thepowerfulnews I don't have a specific brand that I use I just preach changing them on a regular basis along with the oil.

[@mavue]

@EricTheCarGuy Funny thing about money and time...I always have time and never any money.I didn't watch the whole video, just skimmed it but read some comments. For what it's worth, you doing things right. There's many ways to do one thing, everyone has their own way.

[@ricardovelez4121]

awesome thanks for your video just did the wifes 01 focus same axel gave me problems but all went well thanks again

[@wangbungal]

@ 1:06 there is a bracket that connects the crossmember to the engine, that bracket holds the oxygen sensor away from the exhaust and rack and pinion

[@ericthecarguy]

@wangbungal Perhaps there WAS a bracket but it's not there anymore, thanks for the input.

[@grizzbearism]

really like the vids eric im a diesel tech an really dont know much about cars elevator in a out house i know keep them comin learned a lot from ya!!

[@ericthecarguy]

@Michiganborn1969 Sweet I never 'ran the numbers' but I love and appreciate that you did. Your input is always appreciated, thanks.

[@bradenanderson5087]

Thanks for this video! Just finished redoing my 2001 zx3 clutch using this video as a guide. Since I have the MTX75 tranny, I had to improvise in a few spots, but would be happy to share my experiences with anyone here who is doing this for the MTX75 :)

[@dtiydr]

"It was not so bad" This would have take me 2 month at least..

[@ericthecarguy]

@ratdude747yt Perhaps but honestly my gun and compressor don't have enough power to cause problems there, I hear where you're coming from however, thanks for your input.

[@ericthecarguy]

@urbex2007 Honestly clutches aren't that bad in my opinion as it's really just parts replacement, I guess the more you do the more you get used to it. I use Diamond Grip gloves and have for years. Gearbox oil doesn't need to be changed like engine oil does but about every 30-50K should be good but check the owners manual for your application.

[@ericthecarguy]

@BeReady Same to you!

[@TheBodvarg]

good tip is to take the bottle of transmission oil and put it in a bucket of hot water for a 1-20 mins before you use it it will be thinner an faster flowing and you will also get more out of the bottle

[@ericthecarguy]

@Galley415 Cool, thanks for your input.

[@ericthecarguy]

@zhsy00001 Consider that they want to save time during the manufacturing process as well as cut down on the cost of the parts.

[@TrueBlueEG8]

Good job Eric, i work on lots of fords,and they are not too bad,but for simplicity i love the 90s hondas, like you do:-) Happy Christmas man, and i hope you and your family have a really good 2012, best wishes from Ireland.

[@ericthecarguy]

@SzymekCRX Thank you very much for that and hello Poland!

[@CrazyHHO19]

Fantastic video series never seen anything like it.Thank you Erik enjojed watching your videos i dont have a ford nor need replace clutch but you made it very interesting to watch with great comments and informations.Thanks

[@ericthecarguy]

@hamza3608 Try taking it off of HD and see if it plays better.

[@ericthecarguy]

@SuuOnYaBike I think I showed that in part 1, I don't remember.

[@piffdaddy420]

awesome...awesome...awesome video! i watched the entire thing. eventho i dont need a clutch, i fear i may need one soon since im at 101k original clutch. im too afraid to do ur clutch test (puttin in second and let off the clutch)...im afraid it will cause damage or something. (i have a Saab 93 and with the turbos etc i think it will b alot more complex than this, this looked tough enough!) i did a simple radiator job on my saab, and it was much more complicated. intercooler, oil cooler etc.

[@JohnzCarz]

@jdmfreak92 A lift would be nice but I like to see how to do things without one because that’s exactly how most people watching these videos will have to do it - and that’s one of the things I like about Eric’s site, he shows how a typical DIYer can work on their car. He’s not showing off how to do it using $50 grand worth of specialized equipment that nobody would have access to. I also like the fact that he doesn’t edit out the parts when things don’t go according to plan.

[@jdmfreak92]

@EricTheCarGuy Aw man. I'll see what I can do for you! I hope you had a happy holiday Eric. Stay dirty man! I want to show you a video of my car when I get it done for this summer. :)

[@ericthecarguy]

@spelunkerd Most of those are written by people that don't do this for a living I think.

[@MrJrakk]

I like the "Wobbly-dink" adapter you got on that impact!

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Eric- Thinking of getting a lift in the new garage? I emitted a slightly nervous "Holy-!" when you pulled the jack out from under the driver's side and the whole car wobbled on the jack which was on the pax side. Have a great new year holiday!

[@Ihaveausernametoo]

Amazing. Thank you for still having this up. This lead me to be a regular on your site. What a great resource. I have two "FORD DNW FOCUS", one from 1999 the other from 2002. Can I take the clutch from one and put in the other? Are they similar enough? Anyone know, anyone tried? The 1999 one has a worn-out clutch. The other has a dead instrument panel (which I understand can get a little complicated). Wonder which one to salvage?

[@ericthecarguy]

"@jdubb408 I actually did a video on that once, look it up under "Torquing Wheels and Why it is Important". Experience has taught me however that my compressor and gun don't have enough power to warp them however. Thanks for your input.

[@ericthecarguy]

@skaterboy520c Yea I do try to cover my butt when I can. Thanks for the comment.

[@Formula400Pontiac]

@north49gear You tap it with a hammer like Erik did, but NOT all the way inn. All the balljoints i have worked on will go a bit to further in and creating a misalignment for the locking bolt.

[@mariofirmino3830]

nice explanation

[@ericthecarguy]

@foxdmulder I guess not, honestly I don't remember.

[@ericthecarguy]

@GolfVariantCL It was never there to begin with.

[@RoberTastic]

@Michiganborn1969 Maybe, but then you have to deal with bolts that won't give, laying on your back for hours, possibly pinching a nerve (i got an entrapped ulnar nerve working on my acura), and you have to deal with the grime and unforseen challenges.. plus you need the tools.. a good jack and stands as well.. These vids are awesome, but they also show that this can be a very challenging job that requires constant problem-solving and hard physical labor

[@ericthecarguy]

@WhammyMechanics I plan on making more of them because I really enjoy making them. Thanks for the comment.

[@basilabedallah5797]

that was amazing my question now are how much air tools cost for new once

[@dphorgan]

basil abedallah Try this website called Google.com. it's pretty handy. Try it out

[@basilabedallah5797]

David Horgan I already did that Thank you for the wait😀

[@ericthecarguy]

@Ebaytopseller Perhaps because it's had a hard life.

[@ericthecarguy]

@colston1990 Not sure try a google search.

[@adamrolston2980]

Thanks Eric . You made my life alot easier

[@ericthecarguy]

@Ebaytopseller Perhaps but it didn't.

[@aalove2010]

Great video series Eric, appreciate you sharing these for free.

[@manojtintu]

i like your videos so much... i have learn't so much out of it... keep posting lots of stuffs like this....