Explorer Propeller Joint

[@prowoodworker2161]

Definitely the best how to video on KZbin... Straight to the point. No endless bullshit like most others. Thanks 👍

[@darrinbunston5932]

Scratching my head I live in BFE and no one here know what to do even at the dealership told me that part was unavailable and it wasn't until I went to O'Reilly's they are ordering the part that you're showing putting in thanks so much for showing this video has definitely answered a lot of questions

[@realfixesrealfast]

you are welcome. Thanks for commenting

[@ronpassarosr.7158]

Thank you very much for saving me an $800 repair bill from the Ford Dealer. Very clear and accurate explanation.

[@andreyloria2449]

That´s great... Nothing left to imagination. Completely clear explanation. Thanks from Costa Rica.

[@richgreene2707]

Very informative. Thanks a lot. I am changing out the front diff on a 2002 mercury mountaineer. Didn't understand how to remove front drive shaft till I watched this. It's the exact shaft. Thanks again.

[@shannoncoffey4298]

i know this is an old video but it is as good now as 8 years ago. I just installed the drive shaft CV using this video.I have one comment. The fellow mentioned that the old bolts need to be used because the new ones are shorter than the old by about 1/4 of an inch. The reason is because the bearing has to be drawn into the metal cup. It is difficult to do that and I did not realize it was necessary until I went to tighten them. In fact I found it difficult to get all of the bolts to catch on the flange holes until I tapped the back of the cup and realized it was walking itself onto the bearing. Then when I tightened the bolts after they would catch it took about 30 turns to get to the point I could torque them. My suggestion is that when one is installing the bearing on the bench, take and install all the bolts along with the spanner plates, Then find 8 nuts for the bolts and use washers and draw the bearing into the cup. By carefully tightening the nuts equally you will pull the bearing into the cup and it is preferable to do it on the bench rather than under the car. Good Luck.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks Shannon for your observation and comments. It will help those making this repair.

[@JilOliver]

Olá estou substituindo a bolacha da minha ranger 2009, este vídeo junto com este comentário vão me ajudar muito. Obrigado pelo vídeo.

[@steveoswalt]

Thanks very much for the video. Wifes 05 Sport Trac has been making a rattling noise since the fall. Forward drive shaft had a lot of play and then I found the boot was all torn. I have never pulled a drive shaft before, but put the truck up on the front ramps, followed your video and had the new CV back in under two hours. I didn't have the clamp tool and couldn't get it tight enough using needlenose and so I used a worm clamp. No vibrations or balance issues so I am happy.

[@saraya5672]

Thanks for this video. A local shop wanted to charge me $275 to do this for me. That was with me taking the shaft off and installing it. I had to buy a couple tools but when it was all said and done it was about $80. It was not as hard as I thought it would be and it fixed the vibration/noise.

[@jsteins]

Also: For other people doing this job: In this video, The CV joint was only lubricated from ONE side... (after putting retainer clip on, at time marker 7:40 to 8:05 ... and extra grease wiped off at 8:52 ) It would be better to grease BOTH sides of bearing, and use half grease on back side (facing rubber boot) before installing on shaft, and then use 2nd half of grease as shown in this video, to keep joint well lubricated. Plus, if working on front section of drive shaft also... When you have the drive-shaft OFF during job, it's good to replace the rear "tail seal" on your transmission, while you have things apart: (only about $14 part) This is the round piece of rubber at the rear/tail of your transmission, which the front slide-yolk of your drive shaft slides into while it is going onto the metal shaft from the transmission. Replacing this when you have a chance (or every 90K miles) can prevent one of the more common types of transmission fluid leak. You may also consider replacing transmission oil filter, while working under there.

[@chvydrptop]

Thanks for sharing and good point!

[@styga1969]

It’s off the transfer case. They’re bolted on the front diff and the rear. It’s not a slide yoke you slip out to remove the seal.

[@RatCavTrooper]

Well done on a great video. Answered my dilemma on removing the prop from the diff. Hex head bolt that you cannot get a spanner on. Didn't notice the Torx hole as it was full of mud.

[@vetteluvnh]

Thanks. Very similar to how it's done on my 2002 Dodge Dakota. But the one I got for my Dakota had a gasket that went in the cover before the bearing assembly. It also had some small external weights that went on with the cover bolts.

[@chvydrptop]

Interesting on the weights. Did the instructions tell you how to install those correctly?

[@sealbasher2000]

Thank you for the great instructional video! You've showed me what I need to know to replace the same part on my Dodge Dakota.

[@consaka1]

Nice job! I would have changed out the other joint as well if it was mine. Customers choice if it isn't mine. I wonder if that type of joint is stronger than a regular driveline cv joint?

[@RichyP85]

Great video! Exactly what I needed to see to fix my own truck!

[@darrinbunston5932]

Just had mine to a garage yesterday they did what you're doing on the way home it felt like the whole damn drive shaft come off from the front knuckle or something had to limp it home no matter what speed I went severe vibration up through the floorboard underneath your feet I guess I'll find out later today when I crawl under there what come apart thinking they didn't put something together right hopefully it's not to severe

[@quocdang2061]

Thank you, it is very great video,

[@GarnettM]

Damn another tool I have to buy and use maybe 1 or 2 times a year .

[@wedreamtogether]

Thanks for all of the great videos!

[@1uptospeed]

I like that clamp tool beats a screwdriver&plyers

[@cesarorozco2638]

1uptospeed me to

[@truxslapp5514]

Thank you i thought my t case was bad but it was this! U rock

[@jonathanfrancoacevedo]

Excelente demostration

[@MyPuppers]

great vid ! thank you so much for all the info !! the ford dealer wanted to sell me the shaft and all . was able to get just the propeller joint because of this vid . you saved me a lot of money . excellent job on the vid and a big thank you again ! B>D

[@Meekerextreme]

Not what I needed, but video help me understand what the heck a CV Joint is versus a U-Joint.

[@TheEdgemann]

Great Job! Keep'em coming......thanks!

[@hiptoes]

Very good demo, thank you very much

[@spelunkerd]

Another great video by realfixesrealfast. You guys are getting much better with the camera, as well! I see that you didn't mark the orientation of the shaft. Is the general habit of marking to reproduce the same shaft position a myth?

[@astronutz6623]

thank you thats what i needed

[@SerenoOunce]

Notice the boot clamp was installed *before* the joint was splined on and bolt holes lined up. That new boot would tear in the first month of use.

[@epiphaknee]

Excellent video as always! That was very informative!!

[@WhipCityWrencher]

Nice job, thanks for the video...

[@russdory1081]

thanks bud, nice job

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

Great video. It helped me a lot!

[@Squirrelyone]

you guys are Great ..More !

[@MrJose329]

Lubrication could have been better. That is not how you pack bearings with grease. Also, lubricating the boot makes it slide easier instead of risking tearing the boot with a screwdriver.

[@chaddwamboldt9763]

hey, can someone tell me what you torque the bolts to? ....this is the first time I'm doing this and not a mechanic. Learning lots though, thanks to this video. Thanks

[@lizard944]

Haynes manual says: Driveshaft-to-transfer case flange bolts: 1991 through 1996 = 70 to 95 Ft-lbs 1997 and later = 22 Ft-lbs. Driveshaft to differential yoke bolts = 120 to 180 inch-lbs

[@dericanslum1696]

...the u-joints are 14ftlbs...the cv bolts are 22ftlbs...2 year too late...

[@aurkmu1]

The video is nice but why not change the front joint too?? At wholesale this is only about $8 to $10..

[@mattgemfran]

aurkmu1 there is a stack of 10 dollar parts in the car. Where do you stop once you start the while your in there thought

[@alexandretaxijp2671]

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[@blueplasma5589]

At 6:50 no gasket ? no grease on that side?

[@theanimalusa]

It is so disappointing to find aftermarket and often OEM parts with that Made in China sticker. "Manufacturers" boost profits by using minimal or substandard materials and labor, plus the part's inevitable replacement in a short period of time ensures repeat business. Chinese-labeled parts used in critical safety areas like brakes, steering and suspension scare me! But what can you do if there are no better quality alternatives?

[@patriley2]

Great video, very informative!

[@TheJeepWheeler]

Would a simple hose clamp work well for that special Boot Clamp at 6:38?

[@KC_Schwarzberger]

Great video!

[@zechariahplatero6332]

I have a new transfer case and new drive shaft but yet it still sounds as if a barring just rolling around free what could be the problem??

[@Anthracite31]

Thanks a bunch! Very appreciated.

[@plantingrichardwv7692]

Great support, I have a roaring coming from front end of my truck at 30+ mph and gets louder with speed. No clinks or clunks. Could this be my problem also ? or does it sound like something else ? 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4X4 5 speed automatic. 2x 4x4 high / low switch on dash. Just asking before I look into it. Thanks.

[@fxallen1]

Well done video ... thank you.

[@S13KON]

Thanks for the Videos.

[@Scrapy-ih7ob]

Yes.... 50 dumb non related videos later; found what i needed to know... Thank you(realfixesrealfast) Even though it wasn't a Ford Ranger still same style Drive shaft. Now I just got find the part at Advanced Auto parts to get my discount...

[@jessicanicole3224]

A dude,your a skilled mechanic that does the job right..enough bragging about you lol,can u show me how to change out my front differential in my 95 explorer..I been keeping the parts store in business with the junk I got off of Craig's list.under research I found out the most common this to go bad on my truck is the intake air control valve ( I already know how to fix) and the front differential gos bad..I been hearing a noise that sounds like a ole world war fighter plane then I thought was the wheel bearing but when I changed the upper ball joint on the drivers side the sound went away,that is unless I steer to the left or hit a bump..the noise with the shuttering vibration while driving with my research lead me to check the front differential.I found a leak right where the cv axle gos in,but I think it took me to long to find the problem to fix the differential I have so I'm going to put down the money to get a new one..I like doing research before I do anything.I'm sure I could replace it with out any help but I'd rather get the full grasp on what I'm getting into for time management and so I have all the right tools.could you make a video please

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

Are you talking about swapping the bearings in your diff? If so, it's in no way a small job. It's doable, but it requires setting precise tolerances and potentially multiple iterations of the same work to get it right. You'll also need tools the average home mechanic doesn't own. If your noise occurs only on left turns and bumps it's probably not the differential anyway. Did you check your CV joints? CV axle shafts are generally pretty cheap (> $60) and easy to swap out. You might want to try that first.

[@dondavis5039]

Thanks Flippo you need to check this out

[@GarnettM]

Well if there anything like tose CV bands I have a tool ,Just sucks that they change the idea everytime they turn around Leave it alone it works fine they`ve been screwing up the same way for years .

[@flagsway]

good one

[@roche1777]

great video where can i get that part for a 1999 izuzu vehicross??

[@landrsonmaffiar5793]

thnx nice job

[@nosoyono1081]

Is that kit the same as the front? Because I cannot find one for the rear only the front

[@strokewarrior5762]

no the front and back are different

[@GarnettM]

I mechanic too i have to get one .

[@chvydrptop]

Can the shaft noise in the cv joint be duplicated when the car is standing still while shaking/pulling?

[@shannoncoffey4298]

usually yes

[@rolandomotadelvalle7296]

thanks

[@TheJeepWheeler]

Could a bad front CV Joint cause vibration under the driver side floorboard?

[@DonnieDarko1]

8 years later. Ans : yes

[@karlasantoyo7645]

just did all the steps in this video and no luck...i know its that part because its broke and i just replaced the whole shaft....could someone please help me figure out why it still makes the clicking sound?

[@TheFordmudtrucks]

I would say that you either you have a CV shaft out to your tires or it could be something is loose in the differential. That's were I would start

[@Wyowanderer]

Calling him a fool is inappropriate. If you watched the video, the replacement bolts were the wrong size. Is that the quality we ought to accept? I'll bet the FoMoCo part isn't made in China, and with just a little looking one can usually find parts made in the USA. Dorman is well known for providing cheapie China made parts. Say what you like, but not all parts are made in China, nor will I buy them if I have a choice.

[@Galgamoth]

fomoco does not sell the part. you either buy a whole new driveshaft or you buy this kit

[@overzealousarborist]

Dorman's products suck! They never have everything right. I replaced the upper ball joint on my accord and I had to use two washers to get the cotter pin in the right place and they gave me the wrong size cotter pin.

[@soloM81]

lol who is this guy your brother where is the other guy that looks like a pro

[@jorgegortiz231]

Pls , can you tell me how to get that kit for a 2007 sportrac 4.6 2wd and the name of the company. They want $400 for a new driveshaft. If I can safe that money would be GRATE!!!

[@shannoncoffey4298]

may be too late but Rockauto is the go to place for all parts.

[@Masowai]

I know. I was too.

[@xumot]

Had squeeky joint... Aaaand it's gone!

[@halleffect1]

that's a rzeppa CV joint.

[@Masowai]

Change gloves? I bet you're the same kind of bloke that complains to his doctor about changing gloves between examining patients, too.

[@Wyowanderer]

Couldn't this guy have at least changed gloves, rather than handling the new parts with filthy ones?

[@stephandtimsdad]

i am soooo sick of commercials!!!! i will never buy what ever your sell just because you wasted my time!!!

[@Wyowanderer]

What- you wouldn't mind of the doc did your oral exam after another guy's procto? Don't get bent out of shape, I'm kidding...

[@bhstone1]

FIRST!!!

[@minciunicaminciunel]

how to reset srs stay on the board

[@rwbishop]

!!!

[@jonasramirez2473]

My shaft is missing from my car

[@MAGWolf]

Dumbest thing on a truck I've seen.

[@cogerle]

good & helpful video, good quality too - tripod is key!