Civic Front Lower Ball Joint Replacement

[@jimwinchester339]

10:29 That's a good bearing! Definitely keep that one. In fact, a new just-pressed-in bearing usually has slightly more resistance to turning. Fully-broken-in bearings actually spin more freely. If you have a silent bearing with no play, that's perfect.

[@ernienucup3703]

This is the best, by far, I've seen on ball joints project on a 1997 Honda Civic. Thanks!

[@jimwinchester339]

6:33 You are correct: this is the low-point of the operation for first-timers. My remedy was to replace the part with a allen-socket screw anvil-head bolt. I got mine from Broward Bolt (N. Ft. Lauderdale). I also know that Albany County Fasterners has them. Mine came w/ black anodized finish. Those replacements plus some silver Anti-Seize solved that issue forever: just remember to put the stuff on the shoulder as well as the threads.

[@Solefresh10]

For the press, there another adapter set you have to use. It’s the Honda one and a tip for ball joints is to put them in the freezer before pressing them in

[@elliot438bcfcVTEC]

Solefresh10 I've never heard that one. I assume it's because it's when the metal is at it's smallest?

[@ericjkent]

@@elliot438bcfcVTEC Hot expands cold contracts and it really does leave the parts overnight in freezer this will go in easier.

[@issacbriar3067]

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[@zevlorenzo4737]

@Issac Briar instablaster :)

[@issacbriar3067]

@Zev Lorenzo I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@aemartz5387]

About to do this today. Best video explaining the process that I have found so far! Thanks

[@cvicracer]

Great work, snap ring pliers is a great tool to have in your tool box, the right tool for the job will make it easier and make the work more enjoyable. Keep it up bro!!!

[@thatcarguy_ty4645]

Helpful video dude, thanks! Kinda like you mentioned in the end, I KNOW how to do it, but watching this gives me confidence and its just reassurance for what I'm about to do lol

[@ImTroyFromCanada]

Spent most of the evening watching this entire civic build and as soon as i finish the last vid, BAM! New one ready to go.

[@RefineMovement]

Oh cool man! Thank you very much for following my progress. Slowly but surely. I like it that way. Happy the timing was right on this one! lol

[@rjaybruhh]

*_Recently manul swapped my 97 ek hatch. During the test drive somehow the driver side axle got ripped out of the transmission area & ripped off the lower ball joint 😭 gotta replace everything. Its all part of the game 🥹_*

[@seanleoungtat]

They have special snap ring plyers. Makes it way easier. 👊

[@kesu90]

The icon set is not bad for the price, I find snap ring pliers overall hard to get good quality ones.

[@cieloed638]

@@kesu90 I got mine from Walmart lol

[@tireflipper8000]

If there isnt any side to side play on the bearing it should still be in good shape. Honda uses really good bearings. If you do decide to change them out stick with oem bearings. New bearings spin with a little resistance so those look normal. Love the channel, really good content and diy info!

[@moso729manny]

Thank you very much I really enyoy watching. I do things my self and youtube is my teacher thanks to people like you

[@austinthornton4150]

I always put bolts in and back on whenever I’m able to. Keeps them from being kicked around or rolling out of sight. Very simple but effective.

[@balloney2175]

This is the right way to present DIY.

[@vinny2474]

this is a really good video, because ive never used the tool either, and i feel like i would be just like you doing it, trying to figure it out. so thanks for making this video!!!

[@abuchowdhury8899]

I like your presentation. It seems like you are doing something very easy BUT it is not easy. You are making it easy,

[@jimwinchester339]

13:31 You might have to temporarily remove that bearing shield/ring, too. Also, I've found that wire brushing, with a 2" cup brush, the well that the ball joint will slide out of helps. If you don't have a separator, spinning the castle nut back on backwards, up until it's flush with the threads, putting the whole knuckle assembly into a vise, then wailing on it with a hammer, will usually do the trick. Also, it's not uncommon to have to heat the knuckle to do this, though. This stage is tough.

[@techcentre1065]

Heat is your best friend for this. 2 minutes with a torch and they came right out. Just used a mallet

[@eddiesheeran5791]

Great video & explanation! I'm in the middle of this job right now on a Civic with over 420k miles on it! I've got the new wheel bearings in, and the lower ball joints are smoked & oozing grease, so I might as well replace them while I've got the hubs off the car. Thanks man!

[@251_Performance]

I just found your build series and plan to binge watch the entire series tonight! As for hubs and bearings...I recommend oem bearings as they last a very long time. As for hubs, I do time attack events with oem hubs with ARP brand extended lug studs and open-ended extended lug nuts.

[@codysmith3857]

Thanks man all your videos keep me motivated to work on my car all the time and keep up the good work

[@froggy3827]

This made me have the confidence to do it the end of your video speaks out alot

[@ogspmex9926]

Man in the end of the video what you had to say was definitely right and you motivated me to get out and get it done, I subbed

[@effortlessrob1114]

there are Honda specific adapter cups for those ball joint removal tools you just have to ask for them when you rent that tool. they make life a lot easier when working on Honda suspension. great stuff. stay safe.

[@E.Bandier]

Yes man motivation and get some lesson 🎉 my civic is going to love this😊

[@batman3698]

8:25 balljoint shafts are pretty much always conical fitting inside a conical hole to make a sort of press fit to keep it all nice and tight. So this is stuck by design. 10:25 new bearings should spin freely only when it has the added moment of inertia provided by the wheel. But the hub alone should have about the same level of resistance as what you got there on your hub.

[@562frankrivers2]

I love the way you explain it the little details the real little problems that would discourage people from attempting a mod or a replacement you talk all the way through the process 👍👍

[@jnoneofyodambidnezz2876]

You got faith in that one zip tie. I want faith like that 😂😂

[@ronanlansang4384]

Thanks for being motivating. 💪🏽

[@freakimarz]

I feel like removal of the whole knuckle is over kill, I did mine in like 30 minutes 45 max and I only took off tie rod and axle nut and started swinging at the ball joint, with the help of pb blaster of course. I might’ve had to unbolt the fork of the strut, I can’t remember . But overall great video a lot of information that many will need and please keep the videos coming, I enjoy watching them even if I’ve already seen it or done the procedure

[@DUYLE]

SMART GUY WITH NON BACK GROUND OF MECHANIC'S EXPERIENCES BUT YOU ARE LUCKY WITH SPECIALIST TOOL FOR REPLACEMENT BALL JOINT ... FANTASTIC SMART GUY...

[@studdmstr]

This guy is the definition of shade tree mechanic.

[@sebastianholmes5020]

Doing this on my element. Spent hours trying to drill the ball joint out with the c clamp. After so long I was pissed and smacked it with a 3 pound hammer. It came out with one whack. When I went to the other side it took a solid 10 blows and it was out. Save yourself some time: penetrating oil on the ball joint and let life lose on it

[@hellswindstaff91]

Im gonna look at my 1995 Integra one more time but the old ball joints didnt have any snap rings on it. the Moog replacement ones came with them so i was confused thought maybe it was for another Honda since they share so many parts

[@mrgpomona420]

What about that ring that fell off the back of the hub as u were hammering out the ball joint. Did u just set it back in. U did not show anything on that

[@jdmDC2ftw]

Oh, also there is a cheap "BBK" using itr calipers and mini cooper rotors. You can get remanufactured itr calipers for like 100 or something on rockauto and rotors locally. Might have to get integra stuff though. Not sure if it'll bolt onto civic stuff.

[@CyRaXico]

Todo muy bien, pero por qué no usas un tornillo de banco para colocar el cojinete oscilante !?

[@VictorRodriguez-nq9xc]

Bro how were you able to put in a screw driver by that small gap between the knuckle & the dust shield ima having trouble inserting a screwdriver in the head

[@bo2o]

you need impact screwdriver. snap ring pliers. i just hammer out the old ball joints. and just hammer them back in.... wheel bearing seems fine. your ball joint seem still good too. you take a pry bar to everything to see if it has play. front wheel bearing timken or centric is fine. these things get changed out every other season. you can go to your local parts store to see if they have lifetime warranty ones' and just keep replacing them haha same with ball joints.

[@pacific7775]

Ideas 😁

[@tedsommer]

Awesome job Robbie! I'm in the same boast as you (not a mechanic), so it gives me hope with my eg project

[@brandonteal7211]

Thanks for the tutorial man i'll try it now too.

[@dcauto6938]

Does civic eg has a stabilizer link on the front?

[@DoomsdayDave3D]

7:00 Screw driver impact.

[@miriamvivo4279]

1998 honda prelude cv axle , bushings and ball joints. Rushed and ripped the boot on last one . Conyo

[@justinmacsanet124]

How did the ball joints hold up ? Would u recommend it ? I just ordered some and would like to know if it’s even worth it or should I go OEM

[@G13BBPower]

In my Civic time i hamerd this thing out and IN. Works also fine.

[@ericjkent]

I hate to admit it but I have hammered in more than a few of these myself the key is finding the right size socket or piece of tubing. A good vise is mandatory.

[@declanosbourne62]

Good job bud..I have 2002 civic that need ball joints replacement as well. I might go at it this Sunday..I was having trouble with press from the parts store because if the size not matching up with the ball joint

[@pinfild76]

Awesome video! It's cool seeing the project come together. Can't wait to see the upcoming track videos. One thing that i'm curious about is the knuckles. If you're upgrading the motor, why not upgrade the brakes and put Integra or EX knuckles on with the bigger rotors and calipers? Anyway, thanks for the video, I'll be doing the same thing pretty soon and it's helpful to have some sort of reference to look at.

[@creambuilt]

Good video. Now I want to replace all my bushings lol

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks Kevin. Yeah I know the feeling. It's very nice seeing new parts going on and taking up room in the car. Then once you can drive it and feel the difference that'll be the "ah ha" moment on why go through all the trouble of doing the work in the first place.

[@tomr1107]

get a shop press from harbor freight. I used it to replace all the bushings on my 350z.

[@StarsetFlight]

Note to people watching... DON'T TRY TO USE A NORMAL SCREWDRIVER FOR THE ROTOR SCREWS! Screw on 2 lug nuts on opposing sides hand tight in order to relieve stress from the rotor, then use a JIS screwdriver to remove the screw. You can use a Phillips that fits well if you have to, but hand tighten the lugs back on the rotor to prevent the screws from resisting being loosened and stripping. The screws aren't needed, they just help keep the rotor perfectly level when replacing them.

[@patumwan6]

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[@Matthew-ej3pg]

Nice video man! Helped me out

[@kylanwade5064]

how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

[@gen70100]

Nicely done , excellent!

[@tomr1107]

put a deep socket over the ball joint, dont hit the stud, its diverting energy laterally instead of straight onto the ball joint.

[@HungLoo]

Is it possible to pressed/hammered the ball join back in the hole using sheer hammering force?

[@RefineMovement]

Probably. I'd be worried about damaging my new ball joint though

[@louievasquez2197]

Zipp ties are from heaven! 🙌🏼 Bro you missed a great opportunity to paint the spindle.. Nice work though brotha!!👍🏼

[@RefineMovement]

Yeah looking back I should’ve painted them. I’m sure there will be another time though. This car gives me plenty of work haha

[@TiTo020188]

Keep up the good work! Im waiting to see the coil overs.

[@RefineMovement]

Thanks a lot man. Yeah, they will be sweet. Big day when they arrive.

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Honda has a special cups for the C-clamp. ASK for the Honda clamp set at the parts store to rent. Snap ring pliers are a cheap tool to have on this job. No grease fittings? Enjoyed the video.

[@BuenaPapo]

I got coilovers for my EK ADN Poly bushings I just waiting for the front upper and lower bushings like you are doing right now

[@Franks_Garage]

Hey when do you recommend to replace ball joints? Shouldnt be likely that they would snap on a mid 300's hp civic if they seem fine as is? Or would you say its better safe than sorry type of thing

[@RefineMovement]

Better safe then sorry if they have never been chnaged

[@titanicsauce2152]

Good stuff bro, make more!

[@billybobbubbawubba9457]

Toss the new ball-joints in the freezer before install. Helps.

[@jacobezell9521]

Ballin on a budget!

[@7918476]

are lower and upper ball joints the same??

[@degax203]

no, different size

[@Pinkarmada01]

What is the song called you were playing?

[@codyaimes4354]

Use Bp blaster on the screws for brake rotor.

[@Chelnaya]

Nice video sir!

[@diegosc985]

12:56 he starts removing the ball joint. First remove the snap ring.

[@PABLODRMEJIA]

Thanks For The Video🙏

[@mongerz4732]

For me, it's exactly like you said..."motivation"...I just like the fact that (no offense) you guys don't really know what your doing because I'm in the exact same boat. I know enough to get some jobs done but not by any means a mechanic or should you say backyard mechanic. But keep it up...great vids... #morecontents

[@RefineMovement]

Yeah that's cool man. I'm glad you can take away something positive from the videos. You're right, we don't really know what we are doing in the sense that we have never been formally trained on anything. It's kind of just a "look it up" scenario and I think that's how a lot of guys get their start. Some just take the next step and get more formal training.

[@steelontarget]

Things you need based on this video...snap ring pliers and impact screwdriver (the one you use with a big ass hammer). All available for a total of under 20 bucks at harbor freight

[@NadaYo4]

is this possible with just a hammer?

[@ericjkent]

I am one of those guys you mentioned that knows all this stuff already Professional race mechanic in IMSA back in the early 80s Factory Mazda RX7 team then changed into a metal man fabricator crash repair guy on new cars insurance jobs mostly and did that until I retired I just wanted to say that watching you has motivated me to get out and work on my old Civic am still trying to decide whether to change the head gasket or not it runs great no smoke no water in the oil the problem is it is running high pressure in the cooling system if I fill the radiator and bleed it put the cap on leave the overflow bottle empty and go for a drive the most I have drove it so far was around 100 mile and it will spit out just enough antifreeze to fill the overflow bottle to max no more and no OVERHEATING I am baffled so I have been driving it anyway my point was thanks for giving me the motivation to get out there again.

[@clairebaybay4770]

Good idea sir tthank u

[@vtecsk8r]

i freeze the balljoints,then heat up the area where the ball joint seats.they slide right in no effort,and theres a honda lower ball joint adapter that has a piece cut out to make room for the ball joint.

[@kingnaengine_realtv186]

ARM ARM TRAPEZIO LOWER FRONT civic eg6 can mount on civic ek?

[@joseluisorosluengo8198]

Dear RM: Please talk about different size (taller) I run 2004 ES1 LX on 215/70 15 (Tokicos Gray Front & Bilstein B6 Rear) would like to lower

[@joseluisorosluengo8198]

NOT for Trsvk

[@joseluisorosluengo8198]

NOT Track use, just want precise driving It’s 44k miles

[@joseluisorosluengo8198]

Would It help using that taller Ball Joints (when lowering) as Tires are so tall ? Love very that tyre Size; would NOT feel like to go smaller height 60 55 50

[@joseluisorosluengo8198]

Best Regards

[@erikhansen7754]

Snap ring pliers👍

[@watts300]

Good video. It helped.

[@patumwan6]

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[@yukonink5040]

Love the vidéos

[@gamerdiydad]

Thank you!

[@elliot438bcfcVTEC]

You don't need to run break disc retaining screws #WeightReduction

[@RefineMovement]

Haha! Gotta save every ounce!

[@MrNo____]

This look almost identical to my 1997 Prelude knuckle

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Yeah it is motivational you can learn many things from other people. I see this as a way to catalogue your own work and if others want to watch then awesome! I like you guys and Jon over at Garage Built Hondas because you show the benefits or the faults of parts and what they can do on the track.

[@RefineMovement]

Yeah for sure man! I like the idea of cataloging the work and being able to look back on it. But thanks for always watching, we sure appreciate you!

[@alecparkes5036]

may as well do lower control arm bushings and wheel bearings and arp studs

[@RefineMovement]

I'll be tackling the bushings for the control arms but not right now. I'll be looking into wheel bearings though for sure

[@ColettaHughes]

Hondas are so easy that most people miss the tricks. Next time flip the brake caliper up, then it will slide back off the top hinge pint. You're way lucky those 17mm bolts came out with that lil Hazard Fraught impact lol.

[@drummerjstone]

Bro I don't know how the axle nut came off that easy. I had to use the special socket and holder and then a 1/2" drive breaker bar with a 6 foot pipe on it and I put my whole body weight on it and bounced before it broke free

[@drummerjstone]

Can an impact electric gun really take it off?

[@jdmDC2ftw]

That's should be a shirt, "Tip-ties, you gotta love em!"

[@RefineMovement]

haha yeah, zip ties are so versatile!

[@440_Fishing]

Any giveaway ideas yet brotha ? Something from RHD 👌😏🏎🎣

[@wiggilyDooms]

I didn't use those pressing tools at all, when I asked my dad how to do it he said just grab 2 hammers both with pins on one side and just smack it off ... Easier said than done but it took 2 hits to pop off and 2 to pop in If you have the tools don't do what I did cause you could harm the Ball joint seal if done improperly ... Only do this if you don't want to dish out 250 as a deposit just to rent

[@philippwahnicht2632]

If it spins endless, than it is defect. ✌🏻 Philipp - Germany

[@ThaRealDinkle]

Late tip but could be useful for others, use a heavier hammer... his is for driving a couple grams worth of nail not anything heavy

[@miguelplascencia2460]

Man does hardrace ball joints couldn't come with a zerk fitting what a shame, this is a perfect how to video tho

[@peenusweenus3169]

Just so yk that joint looks perfectly fine, if the joint is tight and smooth you're good. Just needs a new boot, theyre like $3

[@mastertripp6450]

Lol

[@joseovando5187]

How much, money.

[@kacasio1]

No brand new bearings do not spin free. They feel like they take a lot of effort to spin at all but completely smooth. Remember bearing are meant to spin under load and the "free'er" they spin means the grease that is packed in the bearing is all gone. Btw get a heavier hammer! Like a 2lb mini sledge hammer!

[@RefineMovement]

Ok thanks for the info man. Makes sense that they would spin totally free if they have no grease to them. So really my bearings seem to be in pretty good shape. No grinding sort of noises and they don't spin totally free. I'll likely be changing them out though just because I am at the point where they can be changed easily and having that peace of mind is good. Thanks Heavier hammer would've made it a little faster haha but it actually came out pretty easy. I was surprised.

[@kacasio1]

Refine Movement I agree since the knuckles is already out you might as well change from the hub and wheel bearings. I know a lot of people like using Moog suspension parts, or Centric.

[@blueknight2427]

Japanese industrial screw

[@myork2588]

DOESSS WORKKKK SONNNNN FACT

[@tomthomas9317]

Kind of a pet peeve but that’s a carpenter’s claw hammer and really has no place in a garage. There are many hammers that could be but that’s not one of them. Ball peen, brass, lead, etc. works all new a better choice. The face of a claw hammer is not conditioned for striking the various metals you will encounter in a garage. It can (and will when you least expect it) shatter. Throwing shards of metal randomly.

[@stevecrazy9491]

They just told my sister-in-law a 1,000 dollars to replace her ball joints in a 2003 Honda Civic