HOW TO : Balljoint /Controll arm replacemnet AT HOME ! HONDA CRV 1997-2001

[@Wrenchlife604]

IF This video helped you out and saved you some money. if you wish to donate to help support the channel. So i can keep creating videos. feel free to donate to my streamlab link: :) :) streamlabs.com/dawg316/tip

[@DaSesh]

will do!

[@andrewkruger5986]

Do a lower ball joint video!

[@bodes4870]

@@andrewkruger5986 please

[@theapplguy]

Probably the ‘BEST’ CRV Upper Control Arm Video I’ve seen!

[@ILLSMOKQ-xs6qs]

I watch this video then look at my crv as it need this done thinking it can’t be that easy but it really is !! man thank you you just saved me Some money 👌🏼

[@TRyan-op2jo]

I’d like to add that the passenger side is a little more difficult to access but by removing the air box and battery you can gain access to the two pivot bolts .

[@EpicChiz01]

Also buy a ball joint remover! They're about $20 on amazon. One or both ball joints might be stuck to the knuckle so that will come in handy.

[@F3AR1355S]

Thanks a million for this video. My ball joint took AGES to come off, but other than that, smooth sailing

[@DaSesh]

best video to date! thanks for sharing i feel sooo much more confident doing it in my yard now have all the tools and it isnt freezing like it was in this video lol.

[@toneburgos5190]

Nice job...what kind of tires you have on them steel wheels? ...they look nice. What size are they as well?

[@jeffr0]

it's not repaired until you have some bloody knuckles.

[@mexpatagonia]

2:27 can you tellme what is that cable for?

[@AndyGouveia]

What’s the wheel size and setup you have in them… looks clean! Want some thick tires on them without lifting it, what do you suggest! Great video thanks!

[@Wrenchlife604]

225/70/15

[@aaronvasquez823]

did you tighten the control arm to the frame to specific torque specs or just until they were snug?

[@Wrenchlife604]

snug them up. torque specs are for jabronis

[@TheHelmarocKing1]

Hey man, just found your channel. Love the crv videos! I’m going to be doing a lot of suspension work on mine, do you have a brand that you like that holds up similar to OEM? Thank you!

[@Wrenchlife604]

Honestly the chinese parts are just as fine on these cars.

[@octavio014]

@@Wrenchlife604 Sorry mate, do you have a web that makes international deliveries? cheers

[@seymureyyubov3355]

Why are you warking glovesless.I have CRV 2001,automotik,good car.Sanks for video and greets from Azernayjan.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Thanks. Greetings from canada!

[@joubess]

If the drivers side is in that bad of shape, I'm betting all the suspension is in bad shape on both sides as well. I predict you'll be changing suspension parts regularly for awhile. I just hope the new ones don't suffer from the old, failing ones. You probably had a lot of bad suspension in the rear, too. I decided to change all my suspension parts, front and rear, sway bar links and bushings, wheel bearings, CV axles, , dynamic damper on the rear, changed the fluid in the rear, got a new bearing pressed into the half axle shaft on the drivers side, and I had to change the steering rack. I also did the trailing arm bushings. I bought the tool to press them in on the truck. My rack was leaking and totally shot. It provided no stability at all. You could grab the tie rods and whip them around in any direction really fast, and you could push them in and out pretty far. My tires were also wearing quickly and unevenly. The rack was difficult, but it was easier while I had everything out of the wheel wells. I still had to drop the exhaust and transfer case (not hard surprisingly). Drain the transmission before you pull the transfer case, though. I had a drip of transmission fluid still coming out the whole time the transfer case was down, but it would have been a flood if the transmission had been full. I also changed the oil seals where the axles go into the transmission. I buggered the high pressure power steering line removing it from the rack, so I also replaced the line. Had to get an alignment as well. It rides like a new truck! Now I'm waiting for all my cuts and bruises to heal and my back to stop hurting!

[@eliasshadow5643]

Smart , clean work.

[@Nyc_figure_fanatic]

Great video, very informative and clearly explained. Nice job

[@aaroncramer4540]

so do you set the car down before doing the final tightening of the bolts, i mean within reason of course, but the weight shifts and settling into place doesnt hurt rt it? thank you for the video by the way!

[@Wrenchlife604]

Yes. Do the final tightening or the last 1/4 turn of tightening when the vehicles on the ground.

[@omarG19100]

noce dude. i spend like 4hrs pressing out ball joi t cause i didnt k ow where the nut was to undue it. i didnt thi k it was on the outside of strut tower. oh well 1 side done but now when o do the other side i know.

[@Wrenchlife604]

Much easier to replace a controll arm. Then to press a balljoint

[@kartoonzcars]

is the CR-V awd?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Yup. Awd

[@seymureyyubov3355]

CRV have a realtime AWD,no everytime

[@jericlee1509]

sir, got my all my shocks replace, kyb brand and suspension parts most. my problem is almost a yr past, still having stiff shock and wavy ride.... any suggestion?

[@Wrenchlife604]

The wavyness could be from old tire. Ive seen that before. Cant be shure without seeing it

[@jericlee1509]

@@Wrenchlife604 just replace all tires last month

[@ronhudnall3522]

Don't forget a good alignment.

[@jericlee1509]

@@ronhudnall3522 got fake kyb :(

[@LetsPlayDaPc]

Was it wabbling on acceleration?

[@Wrenchlife604]

Nope. Was making a poping knocking noise when turning at parking lot speeds

[@LetsPlayDaPc]

@@Wrenchlife604 daamn ok mine wabbles like a mofo when I press on the gas only lose I could find was upper balljoint

[@Wrenchlife604]

If its loose change it. It will help. Might not solve it completey. But well deffs help out alot

[@TRyan-op2jo]

Thank you much! Now, out to the garage to do mine.

[@derekwilson8011]

Hey I have a 1997 Honda CRV going to install power steering rack because I think that's why my car wanders all over the road because ball joints and control arms everything else is new but rack is leaking has anybody replace one of these on drive up jack stands just to feel safer than having it sit on regular jack stands for safety any information would be helpful thank you

[@TheBugoy10]

What size tires do you have on?

[@Wrenchlife604]

225/70/15

[@TheBugoy10]

@@Wrenchlife604 Do you have a lift kit? Do you get any rubbing?

[@Wrenchlife604]

No lift no rub.

[@TheBugoy10]

@@Wrenchlife604 Thanks, been looking around for new tires and want to put bigger tires than the stock. I want to put the biggest tires that I can without cutting the finder liner.

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

Beautiful

[@stevenortiz6037]

Help Guys i Replaced my controls arms exactly how it was done in the video but i am getting a Squeaking Noise Coming from the Passenger side still any recommendations

[@Wrenchlife604]

was it squeeking before you installed the controll arm. or after you installed it? i would check the front shocks and see if that isnt making the squeek sound

[@notaturtle561]

Got it done, thanks!

[@Mr805smoke]

Keep them coming

[@francastillo2036]

The best

[@merginator]

THANK YOU. Also, all good lasting CR-Vs are this color green. I swear. Lol

[@lifewithzay2270]

My 99 is still running good at 250000 but he’s white😂

[@jellis1104]

I got a green and a black both holdin on lll

[@natalieandfamily5145]

My car just broke by a Acura mdx