Full-Length Repair - Ford F150 Four Wheel Drive 4WD 4X4 Vacuum Hub Actuator - IWE

[@ngware8987]

Just finished this job. Watched your video several times through. Then took the IPad to the back yard and double checked as I went on a few points. Hands down the best how to video I have seen. And I’m not a youngster. No unnecessary chatter. Great work flow. And everything worked exactly as you said. Great job. Thank you.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey NG Ware, that is amazing to hear! Thank you so so much! Mike Becker, Senior Insturctor

[@travisbracha9728]

@@GoTechTraining Dude thank you so much for this video! I wish you were close by I would bring all my work to you. I am a carpentry and know nothing about mechanics. But I had a repair shop do this exact fix and it will not engage the 4x4 like it should. It takes some turning the wheels left to right for it to finally engage. When it does engage it still makes that grinding noise but not as bad. They also replaced a solenoid under the hood. Could it be a weak vacuum causing the new actuators from engaging properly? I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on what I should try to test to diagnose. I feel like taking this all apart see if maybe it wasn't installed correctly. I for sure am subscribing to your channel.

[@303RcHobby]

I agree great video of how 2

[@jetboy770371]

This is how KZbin is supposed to work. I'll have to wait a while for my 2020 F-150 to fail but I'll be ready.

[@user-vh6dr5rd5l]

very self-explanatorial I heard every word thumbs up I will be watching your Channel thank you

[@criskulikowski9466]

Wow, that sound you got it to make at 6:10 in the video is what I have been searching the whole internet for. Thanks for helping with the solution! Great Video.

[@texcastro75]

Me too. My son's truck just started doing the same thing and I got really worried since I've never dealt with 4x4's before

[@codylewis3775]

After a nightmare situation with the dealer and warranty company I decided I would do this myself. This is by far the best video I found. I really appreciate the great explanation and inclusion of torque specs. This video made the job quick and easy!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Cody, thanks for watching! Glad the video helped you get the job done. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@ricric8293]

Did your truck shake and you can feel bumps in the road.

[@nickquik]

Anymore now a days, they just guess and guess wasting your time. I hate dealing with the dealerships sometimes

[@TheMborax]

Took my truck to a shop to get a sticky rotor off and have them change the brakes. Brought my bearing/hub (was going to drop it in myself before I ran in to that foul rotor) and asked if they could plunk that in while they had the rotor off. They came back and said there was some big complicated procedure including having to keep the vacuum pressure on the whole time etc. and said they weren't equipped to do it. Watched a number of other videos, and this one..and realized it's dead simple. Will never take my truck back to that shop for sure. Great video! Thanks for the help!

[@Mark-ux9sp]

You are supposed to apply vacuum when you slide the cv axle out and back in. If you don't you can damage the IWE.

[@TrentonHall-ow1ur]

Dude you just saved my day I was ready to give up searching and wait for whatever failure to tell me the problem

[@rickrogers2649]

New Yorker here. I never saw a tie rod come apart automatically like that ! I would stop the job and go buy a lotto ticket right away. If I won I'd just pay someone to finish the job then. : )

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Rick, Wisconsin here, I feel your pain! I should have bought a lotto ticket that day...oh well. Maybe next time :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@stevecampanale8402]

I'm from MA. How about those wheel hubs that are suppose to only take an hour to replace?

[@tagle2818]

Lol

[@203232crash]

Great video. Explained everything. I had a friend thought his CV axle was bad. So he had me look at it. I'm not a Ford guy so I didn't know about these actuators but I knew it wasn't a CV axle problem. This is exactly what was wrong.

[@davidblazevic946]

I'll be doing this tomorrow morning, I've watched numerous videos on how to do this and your process is by far the quickest and easiest as far as I can tell. The mechanics in most of these videos appear to be working on vehicles that have never been outdoors, no rust and everything just comes apart. Not a real world scenario. I couldn't even get the dust cover of the axle end without destroying it. Great video, wish me luck!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey David, thanks for watching! Living in Wisconsin, I know how much fun all that rust is to deal with. I hope the job went smoothly for you :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@magicmic384]

Great video! Very well presented. Something I learned while working in Aviation manufacturing is to only let the Torque Wrench click once. Making it click multiple times actually over torques the bolt/nut. You’d be surprised how much over torque that’s causing. I did that for years while working on Aircraft in the military and never knew of such a thing.

[@JKilem]

I came across this just learning about 4WD repairs. this is what I need to fix. Off topic of why I was watching 4WD repairs. 4WD engaged but drives like it is having seizures. But I was wondering like. 2 days ago, before this video, why was my wheels grinding but now not... wow, Perfect. Thank you, Sir that is in this video. thank you GoTech.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey J. Kilem, thanks for watching! Glad to hear the video helped

[@tylerjbellows]

I need to pull my CV shaft and this was the best video I could find on how to get it free of the steering knuckle. Good instructions.

[@bigheadwrangler8535]

Used this video as reference of what I was looking for to properly spline the IWE, hub and CV shaft. Good tip on putting the IWE on the hub first! Thank you.

[@GoTechTraining]

Awesome! Glad the video helped! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@rickprice6527]

Awesome video, I wish I could have diagnosed it myself. Now I get to pay the Ford dealer to do the work. The noise sounded just like that with the loss of vacuum and there was moisture inside the IWE as well. I hope someone trained them to do it correctly. Thanks so much for the video.

[@efrainhernandez809]

Rick how are you doing? How much did the dealer charge you?

[@vickiegarza5957]

Thank you.....I am not a mechanic but now have a better understanding when I take my 2014 4x4 F150 for four wheel drive issues.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hi Vickie, thanks for watching! Glad the video was educational for you! Good luck getting the repair done. ~Mike

[@giobikefans]

Did this with your video and another guys. Liked yours cause you had the torque specs. It did actually end up taking most of my day because my rotor was rusted on. Wouldnt come off with a rubber mallet or prybar. I took some other guys advice and used two bolts screwed in through the caliber clamp pushed up against four quarter wrapped in hockey tape. After tightening both bolts back and forth for fifteen minutes eventually the rotor cracked off. But I didn’t have any spare bolts that were long enough and had to go to the hardware store … so it goes

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Looked real good Mike. Could only see surface rust on the upper control arm. I was surprised how easy the nuts and bolts came off. Hopefully that replacement cures the intermittent engagement problems and gear grinding.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mike, I try to keep my truck washed. Especially in the winter months! So far so good :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@concrete6429]

Damn what a vid, not only performed the job, but explained everything in layman's terms!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Concrete, thanks a ton! Hope you found it helpful! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@concrete6429]

@@GoTechTraining Just opened the parts for my sons suv. Decided on doing the delete kit on both sides. Hopefully this will keep it from having issues in the future. 🤞 Many of us r youtube mechanics, so I found your vid extremely helpful when some of us have nvr done this before. Thx for the reply....take care!

[@robgood8730]

Perfect. Thank you. I also noticed a change in my avg fuel economy when I started getting the intermittent grinding sound.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Rob, thanks for watching! I supposed the partially engaged hub could create some rolling resistance. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@bruceh5759]

This is the best video I've seen on this replacement procedure. Like one of the other commenters I seem to be having an issue with what seems to be my driver side not disengaging from 4wd. Getting a dull growl so will try to tackle this myself after watching this. Just waiting on my vaccuum gage to arrive

[@jasoncharles6980]

Thank you. This is the best IWE replacement I’ve seen - and I think I’ve seen them all at this point 😂

[@cessealbeach]

Excellent! My dad has a 2014 FX 4 with 198K miles and was making noise, intermittent , Thank you very much

[@DDescalchuk57]

I’ve personally had more fail when adding grease. If the engineers wanted that much grease it would of come that way. I install these with what is supplied on it and have had no issues

[@nathanceschi5100]

Ditto.

[@robertdavis6708]

Nice presentation Mike. I had one of these IWE failure driving across Missouri on a hot 98 degree day. It sounded like the front end had fallen out on my 2003 Expedition. Seems like water enters the solenoid end, expanding when hot causing the IWE to engage. Scares the H#$L out of one. Probably not doing the axle teeth or IWE any favors also. FMC recalled the unit, placing a shield over the solenoid , keeping water above the cowling from entering the solenoids. Replaced both axles and IWE's and a couple check valves in the vacuum system. Seems OK , never has happened again.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Robert, yeh the noise it makes is HORRIBLE. Like, pull over right now kinda noise! Glad to hear you got it all fixed up :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@eltazdiaz2163]

@@GoTechTraining buenas tardes amigo tengo un problema con una lobo 2004 no entra la 4x4

[@JoseFlores-mg6od]

You are a life saver I just bought a truck and it start making this noise after I paid for it😢 now I know the problem is not that expensive

[@aaronable7842]

Your video saved me a fortune!! Was able to do this job in my driveway in under an hour. Thanks for the great instruction! I have a 2012 Lariat Super Crew. This video was perfect!

[@Fredjoe5]

Finally, someone shows how to grease it, and what to grease it with! Why is that step left out so often on YT videos??

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey James, hard to say why so many leave it out. Service info doesn't directly call it out I guess. Either way, it's a must as part of the long-term fix! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@jviews1]

I have a vacuum gauge in the cab linked between solenoid and IWE's. This way I see if I have a leak and when there is vacuum to the IWE's. Recommend for anyone working this issue. This should be done AFTER you have tested the 4 components, IWe's, lines, valve, and tank. With gauge you are now monitoring the existence or not of vacuum. I have NOT connected a voltage gauge to monitor the solenoid voltage, but believe if you can to do so. A voltage gauge would confirm vacuum findings or point to the solenoid or voltage from upstream.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mike, thanks for watching! Sounds like you're chasing a tough one here! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@jviews1]

I am fixed because the components making up the system were checked and triple checked until satisfied. I disagree with the computer program which in 2WD and < 32 F. activates the vacuum 1/2 mile after starting the truck and leaving the house/store. This vacuum activation may be done under torque causing the gears to strip. I would [refer no delay but this is in the computer board.

[@technicalitems731]

Good idea! Can you make us a video explaining and show this setup and post a link to the video in the comment thread? Thanks so much!

[@bobbyboywonder12]

What an excellent video. Good dog you do so damn good. No unnecessary talk or video time, show all the crucial video and talking points. Damn. Loved this video

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks a ton Stevie! ~Mike

[@YT2007XYZ]

Excellent Video....now that I have a great idea as to what the problem is, I'll be able to talk with the service department and get the vehicle in for diagnosis and repair. It's really nice to see guys like you take the time to pull a video together like this. I'm betting rather than the short amount of time that it took you, I'm thinking about an all day job for me.. I'll be looking at the other videos on your web site.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hello, Thanks for the kind words and supporting our channel! ~Ryan Wilsing

[@YT2007XYZ]

@@GoTechTraining FYI... I had the occasional grinding sound in my hubs and took a chance on replacing the vacuum check valve located near the master break cylinder. Since the replacement, I haven't had any additional incidents with this grinding sound.... Roughly a $25 and 5 minute repair. Hope this helps others..

[@johnt6673]

@@YT2007XYZ had a weird sound with mine also, it was just the valve also.

[@BurnetteJoe]

2015 f150 lariat with low miles 26,000. I had an intermittent but increasing in occurrence growling noise seeming to come from front wheel. Almost sounded like tire rubbing plastic wheel well but I knew it was iwe. Began late spring cold weather.. went away summer.. came back in cold fall under 60 degree out. I replaced check valve and solenoid bc they are cheap and easy to swap.. didn't work.. rented vacuum pump from auto zone, tested all the lines engine off and while driving.. also pumped up each front iwe at the hub.. everything held vacuum perfectly and vacuum inches stayed solid when driving and while noise was happening (see troubleshoot vids it's easy if you have a pump and attchements). decided to change driver side front iwe and it worked. YOU DONT NEED TO DISCONNECT ABS LINE, just rip out lowest Xmas tree clip to give you slack and you can leave rotor on too.. rented a breaker bar from auto zone to loosen caliper bolts (get full refund when you return tools fyi). Get new IWE on.. pump it up to disengage and them push onto axel.. then release vacuum and twist iwe housing to get it locked in.. then bolt the iwe in. Otherwise this video is good.

[@BurnetteJoe]

My rotor was seized on.. left it on.. didn't want to wack it or use penitrating spray. If yours comes off easy then go right ahead and take the weight off.

[@charliecasas336]

Been trying to find a solution for that noise for 6 months and you nailed it!!! thank you so much

[@GoTechTraining]

Hi Charlie, Your welcome! Glad it helped you out! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ~Ryan Wilsing

[@lamarwiggins357]

I am finally glad to see a video so plan and clear. This video shows every step of the process. I had to change these same exact parts. I didn't not what the noise was until I watched your video. Great video! It was truly helpful.

[@gidgetcarter2396]

Best mechanic I have ever seen.

[@charleslewis1772]

Charles Lewis Can't thank you enough for the video and instruction. I replaced the drivers side on my 2015 lariat and its all quiet now. Just wondering if i should do the passenger side. It has 91000K on it. Great job Man!!

[@joeldoxtator9804]

I just did both at the same time I only have 52000K on mine. The passenger side hub was in two pieces and the drivers side was so lose it would clack and visibly wiggle when you shook it. I would say these hubs have a max life span of about 3 years.

[@markjohnson5081]

Excellent topic for a video. As always... I learned something. I never like to 2nd guess or question automotive engineers for the decisions they make, but a vacuum design?

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mark, thanks!!! Glad to hear you've learned something today. I enjoy the questioning of everything, it's in my nature to "ask why"...a vacuum design....WHY!?!??! haha! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@juanr2789]

Very helpful video, very good step by step tutorial, thanks for providing the info regarding the grease use on this parts.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Juan, Glad it was helpful! Thanks for reaching out! ~Ryan

[@martinezsgarage3728]

Just started hearing the same noise you are producing at the 6:00 mark, as of today and my truck will be getting looked at on Feb 15th, I’m hoping it’s the actuators that are bad!

[@nicknicu1787]

Pretty straightforward job Mike,thanks for sharing it with us! 👍

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Nick, yeh these aren't too bad to do. Thanks for watching :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@lnb8646]

Absolutely awesome and thank you so much for making this video. I was able to order the parts before hand and had everything ready. Then I watched this video as I went along making sure I hit all the right steps. I really appreciate it and it seems to have fixed my issue.

[@ryurc3033]

Oh thank goodness you address the brake caliper bolts. Several I messed with had locktite, and were not torque to yield( I had trouble reassuring a customer that it was fine, so he spent the money on new bolts to even though I didn't think it was really necessary). The Torque to yield bolts are honestly a frickin joke. Just seems like it's to make sure they are one time use only.…...what was wrong with normal bolts that didn't get stretched right to the edge of snapping off.

[@garystetler4358]

I have never seen one of your videos before and I have to say I was impressed. I need this job done on my truck, and the job is a little over my non mechanical head, but at least I understand it enough that I can talk to my regular mechanic. Excellent video.

[@jroque7891]

Best video I've ever seen I wish you were close to my area so I could take you my 4 x4 for transit I did a Break job on it and from that moment I have not been able to enjoy my 4 by 4 Van My mechanic did a horrible job putting in those hobb bearings

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey J Rouge, thanks for watching! If you were closer we could definitely get you all fixed up! ~Mike

[@johnaclark1]

We always appreciate your videos! Very little rust under that truck for your location...

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Johnaclark1, thanks, I always appreciate your comments! I try to keep it washed, and it's always garage kept. I think those 2 things help tremendously. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@andysmith9243]

Great video, trying to get my 2013 F-150 fixed and this made it so easy!

[@Driver_1227]

Great video. I need to find one of those vacuum tools so I can see if the iwe is the problem it maybe just a vacuum line. But now I know it's a fairly easy problem to fix. Thanks for putting this out

[@corrymartin1]

Great video- thank you. After having both IWE on the front end replaced twice, I ended up going with a doorman kit that deletes the IWE. Minor change in fuel consumption (since the axles are always engaged), but hopefully solves the issue for good.

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

Mine are always spinning and it does enguage 4 x 4 when i switch on but i was under the impresson it would damage my truck to drive with fromt shaft and axels always spinning??

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

It runs and i just happen to smell gear oil so i changed rear it was fine "ofcourse lol" but the front was shot amd this is when i discovered they always spun is tgis ok

[@FBobby]

@@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes i wouldnt hesitate to do this. as long as the transfer case and front shaft aren't engaged you won't do any damage to the truck.

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

@@FBobby i actually used a brake bleeder 20 bucks worth of refrigerator parts to to engage and disengage,unfortunately the motor crapped out again so I took a total loan out and let em have it lol

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

But I appreciate u getting back

[@dudemiddleton16]

great video man.. I like the explanation of when you slip the gears back together on assembly. its kind of a sweet feeling but hard to explain it well.. great job dude!!! always enjoy the videos!

[@scottschmidtmann2540]

Great video! I will be doing this, this weekend!

[@roadrash1021]

Thanks, this was awesome. Helped me decide to do the IWE on my '11. Only thing I had an issue with was getting the lower arm off. I ended up leaving it attached and was still able to get the fix done. The only thing I think would have helped would have been a mini how to on how to get the ABS sensor cable disattached. That took me an hour+ of puzzling out because I couldn't find anything on the web and pictures of the replacement part were less than helpful. Anyways, thanks much for the video!

[@roadrash1021]

Just wanted to add something 2 months later. I think he mentions it in the video, maybe not. Anyways. If you're doing one, do the other. I just found out the hard way, and spent some extended time diagnosing trying to figure out. Off to do the other one.

[@allencieply234]

My rattles when I hit the brakes it stopped was a loose caliper bolt

[@vadimgheorghita6999]

Step by step, quick and easy, thank you ...🤘

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Vadim! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@greglamb2559]

AWESOME Vid, with the whole procedure done very well, including torques. THX!!!

[@bradleysteeves7891]

Excellent video. Explaination. Video angle-view. Perfect.

[@GoTechTraining]

Woah thanks a ton Bradley, glad to hear you've enjoyed the vid! ~Mike

[@CampingRuss]

Bro I just want to tell you that the same sound came from my 2007 Ford F150 lariat just the other day and I had no idea what it was I want to thank you for this video because now I know exactly what to do I just wish my truck didn’t have as much rust as your vehicle being from Michigan salt you know what that’s like inside some pulling it apart I might as well replace a lot of the other parts because everything is rusted out just want to say thank you so much for the video now I know exactly what to do and what not to deal four thumbs up bro ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥Camping Russ out

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Camping Rus, thanks for reaching out man! That's awesome, hope you're able to get it all fixed up without issue! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@granthicks4332]

Thank you so much for this video! It was a great step by step video that made the process really simple

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Grant, thanks for watching! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@Needfreedom8953]

Thanks for the video. Saved me lots of money and made it a fun job for me. Wish I had a lift though!!

[@RichColby71]

I didn't have to replace mine until 198k miles, so I was happy about that.

[@Strider666]

My 2004 F-150 falls in and out of 4 Wheel Low while driving with the manual gear shifter in 2 Wheel High. It seems to be worse going up hill or down hill. So I decided to check the fluid in the transfer case, and it was bone dry! I filled it up, and I thought it got better, but I was wrong. The Transfer case has a TINY leak from it somewhere. Like a week of it sitting the spot where it leaked was like the size of a silver dollar. Nothing major. While driving it loses power when taking off from a stop, and then you can hear a clunking noise like the 4WD is trying to engage. The light on the dash will show 4WD Low, but then it goes off and it drive fine again for a bit, then the light comes back on and the problems start again. And like I said, for some reason it seems worse going up or down hill. I was stopped on a hill at a stop light today and the 4WD Low light was strobing on my cluster. Just going on and off non stop. Any clue what it might be? I was thinking Solenoid or Actuators, but none of the symptoms scream either of those.

[@roberthogue6797]

Wow. So far 1.1k views and zero thumbs down! Impressive! Nice job.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Robert, they will come. The thumbs down haters always come. Thanks for watching and not being one of them :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@JabbatheHutt-lo8vo]

Good video I’m having an issue getting the nut fully off the upper ball joint have tried everything loaded the suspension dropping the suspension pry bars have to get cut the nut off don’t really want to do that but my truck is much older than the one in the video and the corrosion and being outside and Winters have taken it’s toll I can see why my shop doesn’t wanna work on it etc.

[@shelbyville515]

Mine isn’t really a clicking sound. It has more of a knobby tire sound. I hear it more when I’m coming to a stop between 0-20 mph. I’ve noticed when it’s colder out the noise starts sooner when breaking from like 0-40 mph. You can feel it in the whole drive line. Even feels like you are riding on knobby tires. When it’s 60° and above it hardly does it at all. Do you think this could still be related to the IWE’s? The truck is a 2016 F150 with 42k on it. Also has the 4A mode.

[@samhunt5420]

Did you figure out your issue? I’m feeling the same.

[@CP_104]

Bro... you are great on camera. Thanks!

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks man! ~Mike

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Another IWE bites the dust! GM didn't do much better with the 10 miles of vacuum lines, the vacuum servo & vacuum switch, plus the shift fork and failure prone internals on the S-series trucks, or the solenoid and fork on the full size. That's the one thing that hasn't broken yet on my Silverado, lol. It got a new rear diff at 97k, after finding the tips of my side gears stuck to the magnet, which lead to finding the sloppy carrier. What a mess! 21st Century vehicles will keep us busy for a while (until they all rust away to nothing). 😁 Nice paint job on that truck, Mike - she's pretty sharp looking. I spy a J/D X-series in the background there, too - great mowers. I went with a z-turn recently - got too many obstacles to mow around here. I can mow at 10mph, lol - gets it done quick, but beats my kidneys to a pulp. 😂 Anyway, great vid man - have a great weekend! 👍🍻

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Smitty, ugh the ol' shift forks and encoder motors on the GMs...failures are good though I guess. Keeps us employed haha! Thanks, it's a special edition sport package that Ford does. Good eye, it's an X350, 2016. I mow 3 acres...A zero-turn is in my future too, i'd love a Ferris, with their suspension. We'll see. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@GoTechTraining - Ahh, I'd LOVE to have a Ferris! My lawn beats the crap out of me, lol. Suspension would be NIIIICE!! I've got 2.5, so almost the same as yours. The z-turn definitely saves some time, though. About the only downsides are the cost, and they get stuck alot easier than a lawn tractor. If your lawn is high and dry (and flat) this won't be an issue. Anyway, yeah, we'll have plenty of work going forward from the looks of things today! :) Take care, Mike - we'll see you on the next one. 👍🍻

[@nathanceschi5100]

No need to pull the caliper and rotor. Just did two of these for a customer. 15 minutes a side.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Nathan, thanks for watching. Good to know, i'll keep that in mind. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@daveshugart2195]

So right!

[@yeeeehaaawbuddy]

"!!~~GRIND GRIND~~!!" "That's a pretty extreme case, but... ...continues to "!!~~GRIND GRIND~~!!"... LOL

[@jeffreyfrank1194]

thanks mike, looks like everything came apart way too easy for a cold weather truck lol

[@GoTechTraining]

Only 60k on a 2016, plus I do regularly wash it in the winter, so that helps :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@shauno3697]

In all fairness, it's only a four year old truck. Vehicles don't suddenly just turn into rust once they arrive in Wisconsin. I would be suspicious about New York cars doing that, though. Ever look at a car in a South Main Auto video? The crust on the cars Eric works on makes most Sconnie rot look like child's play.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hahah Shaun, Eric does seem to see the worst of the worst! Garage keeping vehicles around here really seems to help too. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@AlanBelongia]

i have same problem with mine. both axles are locked and i have vacuum to both lines . so being a 2005 f150 im changing everything a little pricey but worth it .beats paying garage labor nice job showing us . what iwe to buy oem or are they all the same

[@t066917]

Great video. I always have the most problems disconnecting the wires to do a job. To remove the wheel speed sensor from its clip in the engine compartment, I pull back the red tab, but I'm clueless as to the next step. Do I insert a small screwdriver down the side? Do I lift or press? I don't want to break the connector (lord knows I've done a few of those). When the video skips a little step like that, (note that the speed sensor wire is already disconnected at the beginning of the video). Is there a conspiracy NOT to show us weekend mechanics how to disconnect wires?

[@TomofAllTrades]

Thanks for sharing! Your video has a ton of information and good production quality 👍

[@stevekenagy616]

Great job of showing how to do this.

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@joelfortin9856]

Great video, I have to change one of them, this video helped me a lot, thanks for sharing

[@alsafford7143]

very informative and helped me to know how to do this job.

[@jebsdaddy141]

I long for the days when the front had manual locking hubs like I had on my Broncos.

[@jebsdaddy141]

My 2019 F150 with 30,000 miles is doing the clacky sound. Grrrrrrrrrrrr

[@wmitch927]

When testing the IWE for vacuum, there's no need to put the small vacuum line on. That is just a vent.

[@GoTechTraining]

Good to know, thanks! Mike Becker, Senior Insturctor

[@wmitch927]

@@GoTechTraining Very informative video. I want your lift! I just replaced the vacuum tube pigtail, IWE, wheel bearing assembly, and upper control arm using jack stands. I'm jealous of your lift! I'm very impressed with the time it took you to do this job, even with the lift. Nice!

[@locknload9143]

Great Video. I have a 2006 and the line from the manifold to the Solenoid has collasped. What size is the line?

[@edjeep]

i think i will just take off the vacuum lines and run it full time...thank you for the tip!!

[@robertrhodes8907]

Red loctite are you crazy lol good luck getting it back apart... Blue is the correct stuff 243 loctite

[@danamesarchik3633]

Thanks for the great Video. Really helps us that don]t wrench everyday

[@lobbyrobby]

I need to do this on my truck. The drivers side is going bad. I also have the coolant leak for the o rings. Plus I'm putting on new shocks in all 4 corner so I can tackle them all at once.

[@tadupah6795]

Is this the same procedure for a 2020 F150? I have replaced the check valve and the solenoid with no luck. Seems like this is the culprit. Interestingly though, I bypassed my solenoid valve as a troubleshooting method and the grinding doesn't happen. Would that be an indication that it is not this part? Also, when the solenoid was not bypassed and the noise happened, I would reverse for a couple vehicle lengths the noise would not come back until the next day. Any ideas? Great video by the way. Love that you have all the socket sizes, torque specs and type of grease in it! Good job!

[@joespino3094]

Hello, had a question, im getting a vibration in the left front when truck is cold, for about a mile or 2, it is intermittent, like if I were spinning a loose bearing and it chattered can that be the iwe going bad, also im getting a little noise when in 4wd, thanks Joe.......Also awesome video......

[@salvadorgutierrezr5914]

Thanks for teaching us Mike🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋✌

[@GoTechTraining]

Thanks for watching Salvador! :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@briansemder565]

Great video its awesome that ford engineers keep designing junk every year keeps us busy but I fill bad for the customer some have been through 3 sets of these. Dorman makes ones that keep axles locked in all the time.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Brian, i'm not sure i'd like the axle engaged all the time. I bet it would cause a noticeable drop in fuel economy spinning both axle shafts and the front diff. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@briansemder565]

@@GoTechTraining customer stated no fuel mileage change.

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

If my axels spin all the time and no grinding is it possible i bought truck woth said kit

[@blainemcdonald6972]

JUST REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUIDS MORE FREQUENTLY

[@JamCar99]

What about wheels jumping on pavement when turning if you have them locked all the time? Not good for tires for one. 🤔

[@miahcollins4945]

Definitely a great video great presentation straight to the point and explain of how it works

[@emmettthompson3332]

Did that on my F150. Was surprised when the ball joint and tie rod end popped right off.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Emmett, like I said, I had to put a steering rack in it about a year ago, that's why the tie rod end popped so nicely :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@emmettthompson3332]

GoTech I guess I meant to say that I was surprised my ball joint and tie rod end popped right off. When I did the left side I thought there was no way I could be that lucky on the right side, but amazingly enough it did the same thing! It was a straight forward job. Plenty of time for a few beers when done.

[@GoTechTraining]

Hahah sorry, I misunderstood! I love having plenty of time for beers :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@gregellyson6625]

I am not a mechanic. Will not try this on my own. But at least it sounds like what’s going on with my 2015 f150. Is there any advice you could give on where I could take my truck to have this work completed? Les Schwab? Dealer😮……????? Thanks. And great video.

[@mikearmand8502]

2017 F-150 Getting ready to start this project, was dreading it until I watched your video. Question, drivers side is bad. While I have it up in the air should I replace the passenger side?

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mike, thanks for watching! Man, I honestly would. You'll be in the air tools out, jobs fresh. It's a quick repeat on the other side. Then it's done...at least for a while ;) ~Mike

[@marinkojezabek2555]

Always thought vacuum placed it in 4WD, instead of taking it out of 4WD. Also, is that extra port an atmospheric port ?

[@GoTechTraining]

The thought is that in the event of vacuum loss or failure that the system will sit in 4wd. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mickthedawg4575]

And I was going to take it in! Thank you so very very much!

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mick, hope this gave you the confidence to do it yourself! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mickthedawg4575]

@@GoTechTraining It sure did! Till I saw your video I was asuming this was one I would not even attempt myself. I have watched the video 3 times, the parts are on order.

[@3613jeremy]

Thanks you gave me hope that it might not be my flex plate again

[@LawrenceKeeler-e1l]

I’ve checked both IWE they both hold vacuum. I also replaced the check valve, I still here brief rattle noise on deceleration

[@mackendw]

question on the solenoid that controls the IWE assembly.....with the truck running, should there be vacuum present in the output side (top) of the solenoid when in 2H mode? checked the vacuum supply and there is lots of vacuum being supplied to the solenoid. new ford solenoid installed. but no vacuum present on the output side (top) when switching from 2H to 4WD.

[@Geetee3991]

You wouldn’t happen to have a part number for that upper ball joint nut would you? I can’t seem to find it anywhere. Also specifically what grease did you use?

[@lordromel3599]

Great explanation, do you have the replacement part number and what years are the same???

[@kc4104again]

Excellent job! Wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!

[@allynhummel949]

Had to subscribe!! This is a great tutorial. **Question: If I disconnect the vacuum hose for a week, will this be okay to drive in 2WD? I am relocating and all of my tools and such are in transit.

[@GoTechTraining]

Schweeeet! Welcome Allyn. Yeh, i don't think you'll cause any issues for a week. Your front axle shafts will be turning causing the diff to turn the front driveshaft i'd think...probably not a long term solution but as a temporary, keep them from grinding into dust, way of handling I'd think it would be ok. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mikeburton1733]

Hey Mike. That all come apart way too easy. Especially that tie rod end. Nice job. Looks like you are really living the dream!!!! BTW your little ones are telling me daddy needs another mustang. :)

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey Mike, it did...almost looked fake on camera, right!? Someday I will. Not until both boys are much, much older though. There are little tornadoes right now. I can't subject a poor innocent beautiful car to them haha! Hope all is well north of the border :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mikeburton1733]

@@GoTechTraining I had a 1 year old 2007 f150 that had the IWE go bad in its very first winter. I know all about them already. As for the toys....My wife had to take the bulldog to the vet today in my camaro cause its the only car we have low enough for her to climb into without aid of a ramp. That car is covered in dog hair. Lol. I have 4 legged tornados now.

[@GoTechTraining]

Ugh, yeh, freaking IWE's...oh man, a bulldog in a Camaro, I bet that was a sight to see. Hope the doggo's alright! Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@mikeburton1733]

@@GoTechTraining I take my bulldog and my white boxer all over the place with the t roof out. They love there heads out the window. White fur flying everywhere. That wasn't the truck you zip tied all those wire connections to was it? Thought it was a Chevy. Boy time flies.....

[@GoTechTraining]

I have a golden retriever, hair everywhere ahah! Same truck, I'm personally a Ford truck guy, no Chevy's for me :) Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@scottyV1000]

My 2015 with 62,000 miles is making that grinding noise but it only does it in the first mile or so and it only lasts a second or so under light throttle. If I step on the gas it goes away which makes me think it is vacuum related. I replaced the check valve and solenoid and there was plenty of vacuum there so I’m thinking the iwe units themselves but need to get underneath and just see if anything looks obvious. If the truck fit in my garage I’d consider tackling this but don’t think I want to try this in the street if anything would go wrong. At least it only looks like a couple of hours to do both if I have to take it in. Thanks

[@GoTechTraining]

Hey ScottyV1000, right, it shouldn't be too expensive of a job for a shop to do. The IWE's are relativly inexpensive. Mike Becker, Senior Instructor

[@lakeview8210]

why did you plug the small hose back in/on when you vacuum tested the actuator ?......

[@jetboy770371]

So 95% of the time, the IWE has a vacuum applied to it ? In 4x4, the vacuum is off, and the spring drives the IWE to engage with the wheel ?