2005 to 2010 Honda Odyssey lower ball joint replacement.

Today in back yard we are replacing a pair of lower ball joints on a 2005 Honda Odyssey. Replacement ball joints used in the video are Moog part #K80606.
** This only applies to cast steel control arms. If your van has aluminum lower control arms, you must replace the complete arm with ball joint.. **
Enjoy!

[@RobertL78]

It’s refreshing to see someone else document themselves also get their ass kicked on step 2 of a project.

[@cardo1111]

classic line: spray it with your favorite penetrating oil and we're going to pretend that it does something. So true

[@bigred5393]

Great job very organized and well done and to represent safety always, real Man 👨 and a great Father without saying. Thank You for your dedication. Stay safe in all you do and God Bless you and your family 👨👍👀🇺🇸

[@natescott941]

Mechanic: level 95 Smart-Ass: level 1,000 Lol Thanks for this information bro, it will make this job a whole lot faster! I owe you a beer or three!

[@JT-dx1qk]

I cut off the exposed threads on the sway bar link with a cutoff wheel , it usually adds just enough heat to where the nut flies right off

[@moisesojeda5647]

clever

[@Dave-zb7ss]

This a great video because it shows how it really goes

[@joezheng6480]

heavy rusted 2007 odyssey today. 1) only steel arm ball joint is replaceable, aluminum arm needs whole arm due to steel vs aluminum corrosion. 2) neither removed BOTH sway bars (plan A) or one sway bar bushing (Plan B). Plan A - I have tried Pb blaster, vise grip, hex tool, torch, all techniques were okay. maybe cutting the rusted/corroded tip off is better solution. Plan B - sway bar bushing 2x 14mm needs Swivel Socket Set due to tight space. I first remove passenger sway bar but driver side is too rusty so I went to plan b, removed passeger swap bar bushing 3) when installed new arm, ball joint last step. First used jack to moves brake knuckle little to the side , installed new arm and screwed in both 19mm long bolt (not tight), then installed ball joint with castle nut, then jack up ball joint knuckle as vehicle weight on it, torque 2x 19mm to 90-95 lb-ft 4) control arm bolt 2x 19mm, castle nut 19mm, swap bar bushing 2x 14mm. I used Detroit Axle aluminum arm (castle nut 22mm). 4 hrs of trials and errors. Hope it help...

[@lvj778]

So glad im not the only one that struggles with sway bar links . I hate dumb hold up like this.

[@martinsskudra]

Thanks for this one, had my doubts about exact same part fitting 2005 odyssey, as some information in internet was that Moog ball joints dont have goot tight fit. This proves perfect fitment.

[@crownedroyal2003]

I have never had any issues with MOOG ball joints. That being said I use the "Problem Solver" grade and wonder if they are better.

[@Medliving]

I too live in the rust belt. I’ve always said that KZbin car repair video s should have two categories. Rust belt vs non rust bell.

[@David-yh5po]

I have never seen so much rust on a van car. How can this van be safe for a person to drive. I honestly would not try to fix it I would get rid of this rust bucket. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@NoraTTang]

Liked and subbed! Love the dry humor. Lol lets pretend our favorite penetrating oil does something.. lol lol lol

[@crownedroyal2003]

Dry Humor? I'm offended! Glad you enjoyed.

[@tuanphan8076]

Good job Sir ! that's arm need a new bushings replace too.Thanks !

[@richb5478]

Cool video, learned a lot, you just earned a new subscriber. 👍

[@FOX11GUY]

Very useful video 100%. Unfortunately I have an aluminum arm :(

[@jleongrae6354]

wow dam good video real world

[@snoopdog6426]

Nicely done

[@sakitlikod1]

Hello sir, I changed lower control arms,end links and bushings at stabilizer bar in my 2004 odyssey but I still heard clunking sound in the front when I hit bumps,any suggestion is greatly appreciated

[@crownedroyal2003]

Struts?

[@HandyHudsonite]

Could be your strut mounts. I recently changed the struts on my '04 Odyssey and noticed the bearings in the mounts were shot. I did have some noise - rides smooth and firm now. You may want to also check your inner and outer tie rods.

[@josephdeluca1559]

The comments did not disappoint 😅

[@lickkittysplit3871]

I have a question Backyard Tech. Should I replace everything if I suspect both ball joints are going out in my 05 Honda Odyssey? She's 15yrs old, and I treat her with love. What I mean by everything is. Ball Joints Tire Rods Control Arm ETC?

[@crownedroyal2003]

That’s up to you. Might be nice to freshen up the complete suspension so you don’t have to worry about it for years.

[@lickkittysplit3871]

@@crownedroyal2003 I'm thinking about it. I just saw that if I buy every part individual, then it'll cost more than buying a complete set.

[@eibronmonde1275]

Hi! So, if you have oem aluminum control arm on the van, the moog balljoint you used will not fit?

[@crownedroyal2003]

Correct.

[@matthewshad4542]

I enjoyed your video. Maybe for Xmas you will get a set of ratchet wrenches...

[@crownedroyal2003]

I hope so!

[@julianaavalos9753]

If you unscrew the three knots on the top strut you'll have more acces to untie that bolt...but, first you have to undo the two large bolts on the bottom strut....

[@markostertag1101]

Definitely need to realign the van after that though. I forget if you need to realign it after only replacing the control arm or ball joint.

[@mrcokez1]

i would have just cutt the links off after the 1st attempt of the vise grip method

[@beandipss]

Get a can of map gas and a bernzomatic torch and throw some heat on those endlink nuts. You'll have a hell of a lot easier time getting them loose.

[@markostertag1101]

Not if you’re planning to reuse the sway bar links.

[@beandipss]

@@markostertag1101 you can heat the hardware to help break it loose without damaging the end links. But if ive got that all apart to do high mileage maintenance im replacing the links anyway.

[@markostertag1101]

@@beandipss Agreed. Did this yesterday and the one link fell apart on me so I cooked that one near orange and got it off no problem. Side note: My supposedly lower quality sway bar link came with a spot to put a wrench on it on the back side - wow that one was SO much easier than the "high quality" link that just had an allen head inside the bolt which stripped quickly. I was careful with it too...

[@timmynguyen8132]

Cannot do on 2007 oddyssey I have to replace the whole control arm

[@teourbs]

Couldn't you put the ball joints in the freezer overnight. Than heat the arm the next day, remove ball joint from freezer. Should slide in with no effort if done correctly. Just like doing wheel bearing 👍

[@Celexanomnom]

That cv axle is shot

[@chris20908]

I don’t understand why people don’t wear safety glasses when they dealing with auto repair. One stray piece of flying metal could damage your vision permanently putting you out work for good.

[@Bourn3J]

I thought I was the only one who uses “safety squints”

[@scottharouff6369]

you don't need to remove that with sway bar link to get to that bull I just did the same job Just did it on my minivan

[@crownedroyal2003]

How did you remove the bolt?

[@scottharouff6369]

Was a ratchet and a pipe Rotated right off Make sure you take your ball joint loose first and then the two bolts

[@scottharouff6369]

Once you take your ball joint loose all the pressures off the system then you're just dealing with the two bolts that hold it into the frame

[@scottharouff6369]

Removing the outer tie rods helpful but not necessary

[@shrodingerschat2258]

Your description says 2005 to 2010. I have an 07. Will the Moog ball joint you used fit an 07? My control arms look like the ball joints press in, but all the parts stores only sell the control arm assembly.

[@crownedroyal2003]

Only if it has a steel control arm.

[@alvinantony4504]

Do we have to do alignment after this?

[@crownedroyal2003]

I would recommend doing a alignment.

[@alvinantony4504]

@@crownedroyal2003 ride height helps to skip alignment or not??

[@allanherrera9549]

How much do you charge for a job like that

[@TheDerrty111]

Labor is like $150

[@s2000pill]

damn.. where can i find a competent mechanic in california

[@offhandacoustic]

My suggestion is if you know you need to do this spray every nut and bolt with penetrating oil a day or two before and save yourself some pain and stripped or broken bolts. I know a mechanic doing this doesn't always have that luxury. Oh and side note, keep the penetrating oil away from the brakes. Spray the brakes with brake cleaner after if you didn't remove them before spraying everything with oil.

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

If it's spinning it's garbage anyway cut it and move on.

[@henryriley9955]

the foreshadowing in this video.. I can tell you're your own downfall of yourself sometimes. "Perfect world id be able to stick a Alan key in and wrench it off" doesn't do it... then proceeds to do it with ease.. LOL... joker.