How to Change a Wheel Bearing (short and fast version)

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot man!!! I really appreciate the comment! I try really hard to make it clear, concise and interesting to watch!

[@RicardoSantos-dm4cj]

One advice. Wen you tight the 200 nm bearing . You can tight in another side to make torque down with your body. And not damage your back. :D

[@bruzote]

@@RicardoSantos-dm4cj - For the lighter folks, do NOT stand on the bar. That can get you injured if the bar slips off, if you slip off, or if the nut moves (as you hope) and you then lose your footing. The bar can hit you in each of these scenarios, with the latter two involving your full body weight against a hard object.

[@flintdavis2]

You did it right! I watched a video that left out the wheel hub pressing process, Crucial to this installation! Thanks Chris.

[@milkmanmikey]

leave it to chris. after approximately 6 hours of research on replacing half of my front end on my car, over the course of the last 4 days, i find exactly all of what i’m looking for, in a 12 minute video. perfectly explained and extremely helpful, even after 9 years.

[@ChipperTheChipster]

Only two KZbin mechanics I ever listen to is ericthecarguy and ChrisFix. I don't pay attention to many others!! That's for the last 5 years of my mechanical hobbying

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! I try to make it interesting, to the point yet informative. I have an audience of people who have never changed their oil to expert mechanics so it is a tough balance! Hopefully it helps everyone!

[@ethanmcmillan475]

Hey Chris, love the channel and just want you to know how much of a difference you really do make on people's lives. Thank you sir and keep up the great work 👍

[@davidparker9676]

How far you've come in 10 years.

[@terryandrews7271]

I'm 70 years old and you've got my respect I've worked on corvettes I've pulled engines out of transmissions but these newer cars nowadays are something else and I read some of the comments and it said that this is an older video, Kudos to you my young friend, You're a hell of a mechanic and it doesn't seem like you're afraid to tackle anything, Keep up the good work I've watched a lot of your videos, They are very informative, Bless you young man. I was A fair 2 middle and shade tree mechanic, You make Miss the old days. Peace🖖✌

[@atomjordan]

Thanks for the video man. Seems that in every forum 9/10 guys will say "mind as well change the whole hub you're not savingmuch money etc" for whatever reason. Fact is, wheel bearings are CHEAP compared to the whole hub. It will be a couple hundred dollars saved for me doing it this way. People make this repair seem so daunting but you've shown us that with the right tools it is simple enough for us driveway mechanics to do. Thanks!

[@bushelfoot]

You did a very pro job on the bearing change..If any of you noticed he cleaned the rust off all mating surfaces and threads because that's the way it was assembled at the factory no rust, no dirt, very good !

[@arnavsadhu]

Chris hasn't changed a bit in all these years and I love it

[@tedbragg74]

Not an easy job, but a straightforward, totally doable one. Thanks Chris!

[@sgrsnellgrove]

Great videos Chris. A super simple tip for replacing bearings that a friend passed on to me: Heat expands, and cold contracts. If you put your bearings in the fridge the night before, and use a torch, heat gun, or even just leave your receiving part out in the sun, the replacement bearing will drop right in with no trouble. Doesnt help get the old one out, but good time savings on the reassembly. Hope this helps. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! Good idea with the cold/hot but I would get in a lot of trouble if someone found the bearing in the freezer lol

[@flintdavis2]

Nice tip, will try it.

[@dp5383]

I love it that you do your stuff in the driveway like a average joe. It'd probably take me a week to do this... but it's nice to know it can be done in a driveway.

[@deniskk2]

that's why mechanics overcharge anyone and sometimes talk nasty....not too happy with youtube

[@natetalamante6635]

I'm on day three now. With zero experience with bearings I'm still trying to get the old bearing out.... I'm ready to admit defeat

[@badquality4069]

@@natetalamante6635 it's easy lol

[@michaelhatherley3447]

You should see if there's a DIY repair shop jear you, if you need access to a lift or special tools

[@natetalamante6635]

@@BT-dl8kq yeah after day 6 or so lol

[@chrisfix]

Haha, thanks! I try to teach people how to fix stuff the right way! I am glad you enjoyed the video!

[@freddykrueger3589]

Does the magnetic part of bearing always face towards the car? Thanks

[@joesc641]

What impresses me the most on this video are the tools he is using. I have done this for many years using snap on, mac and proto tools. I take my hat off to you for getting the job done with the tools at hand.

[@ricardol.seleuco1287]

hay buddy, great job keep them coming. just one tip I learned I'd like to pass to you, the tie rod, flip the castle nut and leave it flush to tap out the tie rod end, that way if you have to tap it kinda hard you don't damage the threading. I use that as much as possible now because I have had problems before. thank you so much for your videos, they help plenty, bad are easy to understand even for beginners.

[@elitxp]

You cannot dislike his videos, even if they are new or old! This is maybe the best youtuber you will ever see. He is my favorite one and also my inspiration, he is one of the reason I started my channel, teaching people different stuff! Thumbs up, Chris!

[@ChristopherKalada]

Thanks for the vid! definitely helped me out with mine. I actually destroyed my first wheel bearing when i tried pressing the hub into the bearing by not placing the press plate against the races of the bearing, but instead on the knuckle, thus ruining it. But my 2nd attempt went much better after watching your video.

[@already2755]

Hi your stuff is awesome+ your accent and voice flow are easy to understand even for people who learned english in 2nd language + you got the luck to get a good tone too lol not hard listen up 15-30 mins of your videos not for nothing you reached 5.75Millions followers Keep it up you are a pro 👋🥳

[@chrisfix]

Yea, those are cake to do. These pressed on bearings are tough. They make it so complicated... Its good that yours is the bolt on type!

[@cryptosnoconspiracynews_1111]

My hero! We did not know there was a metal clip behind the hub assembly to remove, we actually thought that the new bearing/race was too big. We also only removed the lower control arm and not the tie rod and strut. We also were sold a bearing race puller tool by O'Reillys but its definitely not what you were using in the video. Chilton manuals are impossible to find anymore so i was doing this blindly. I'm so grateful for this video.

[@rog8201]

It’s awesome seeing such an old video from you, Chris. You’ve made so much progress over the years and yet your early videos are still great. Keep up the awesome work.

[@zaiks0105]

Really IMPORTANT ... the non-stud side where the snap-ring came out ... is the side the bearing has to come out. The bearing can be pressed out from either end, assuming correct out direction; you don't necessarily have to follow same orientation Chris showed here. Wasted like 2hrs, compressing it instead of taking it out. Thanks Chris!

[@chrisfix]

If you need to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly, check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmWkqnaPfrp4jbM

[@CrazieFrogz]

where did u get the tool to compress bearing, do u remember how much it cost you?

[@chrisfix]

The link to the bearing press is in the description.

[@Nalopotato]

+ChrisFix $100 daayum

[@cdngamereh]

+Error01 you get it back "rental"..

[@mrmusclecarsuspect5362]

Chrisfix what's the name for that tool you use to tork I keep forgetting the name lol

[@Thewarzoneninja]

You have helped me save THOUSANDS of dollars reason I say this is because my steering knuckle is screwed up when my bearings go in so every 4000 miles my bearings go out and I have to replace them I replace my CV axle I replaced my tie rod inner and outer I've replaced my suspension I've replaced everything and the only part I cannot find for my car is the steering knuckle so that's what it has to be so every 4000 miles I'm stuck replacing my bearings you have helped me save thousands of dollars with the same kit that you use I'll used to you be paying $200 per time to do it

[@chrisfix]

I’m glad the videos are helpful

[@luis898]

i cant honestly say this video not only helped me but also inspired me to do this job myself. was difficult and i broke a socket wrench but I'm glad i did it myself. thank you Chris, couldn't have done it without you

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!! This is exactly why I make videos! I am glad that you found the video helpful and were able to do it yourself!

[@luis898]

ChrisFix thanks man. This was my first DIY fix. That accomplished feeling is still fresh as well as the cuts.

[@purochikano1]

Yesterday I replaced the driver side hub assembly and today I did the passenger side on a nissan rogue 2011 it was the first time for me to do this, thanks to watching your videos on how to do it I saved $1000 dollars since the pep boys shop wanted to charge 600 for each side

[@kblwhit7461]

This is a really good video. I would like to add that once the axle is removed from the hub after disconnect the lower ball joint and Tie rod end, you can just re-connect the knuckle to the lower ball joint and do all the pressing with the special tool. This helps hold the knuckle assembly while doing all the press work.

[@josevelasco3245]

I found also having at least 1 strut bolt attached to the knuckle helps with stability

[@ghostrider2664]

You are a GOD. Seriously I should send you a check. You've saved me countless thousands in the past three years and helped keep my Subaru running and happy. I owe you a debt that I can probably never pay but my gratitude is endless.

[@chrisfix]

I’m glad the videos are helpful!

[@hughes1011]

Probably the only Chris fix vid, where you only just see his face

[@fukyouyoutubi]

Actually there's an older video of his about gift ideas, you see his full face, unless he deleted it now

[@patricknbrooks11]

first time i seen his face😂 ruined the image i thought he would look like

[@isaaccastro5866]

patricknbrooks11 ikr i though he looked more younger 😂

[@user-ut9ln4vd5m]

@@patricknbrooks11 He looks exactly like Dr.Doom now, has a pretty awesome steel mask

[@thor21x7gmail]

I was thinking the same...lol

[@mufuliramark]

You’ve come a long way since this video son and this shows us that we don’t need a lot of fancy tools although a press set would be nice. Well done

[@19-1-91]

before watching your vidz i couldnt be bothered learning about how to maintain my car. then after watching a few clips i realized general upkeep on my vehicle is something i can do in my spare time. youve also saved me about 3k so far. thanks Chrisfix...absolute legend dude!!!

[@chrisfix]

+CTA 191 Awesome man! That is what I like to hear!

[@mistacdawg6882]

Just left my local autozone, they want a full $200 to rent this tool and told me I can return it after paying full price for it. I have to get this done on my car without the tool to press in with. Thank you for your videos! 🙂

[@TheLadeef]

vintage chris fix, using a pipe wrench lol!

[@spettro9]

haha, exactly. Vintage me too. Still comes out for none plumbing situations sometimes.

[@RasaCartaMagna]

How about the claw hammer?

[@carlosmendoza9571]

@@spettro9 yyyyhoyyyu8i99999yyyyyyghiioooioo

[@patriciomunoz2830]

@@spettro9 it's always useful in the automotive business lol

[@PSYGOZz]

Getting the job done👍

[@JJGhost-b3m]

Best bearing replacement video on KZbin, perfectly explained, lit, and detailed and short

[@worldcrafter]

really great tutorial, thanks bro. i was thinking of doing a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion on my car, and this is very enlightening towards accomplishing that.

[@americunuck]

It's funny to go back on your videos and see the mistakes we all made when we were first staring off with cars. Easy to see you've come a long way!

[@flyercan]

Great job with the video instructions. I just want to point out that with that type of lower ball joint you need to line up the groove in its pin with the hole for the bolt so the bolt can pass through. When pressing the hub back into the bearing the rear plate needs to press against the center of the bearing so it doesn't separate the center sleeve. If the plate is only against the rear of the knuckle the hub will push the inner bearing sleeves apart. I learned this the hard way on my first attempt at this. :( I would also like to add that we should never pull on the cv shaft once it is out as this will dislodge the cv joint and may need to open the boot to get it back together. I know you knew what you were doing, but for the first timers, it may be missed.

[@jirensentry7609]

Such a big difference in presentation, sound, information detail and production quality. Still informative, but young.

[@topscavanger1745]

Before " Hey Guys, ChrisFix Here"

[@imhooks]

And before he knew the difference between a socket and a ratchet.

[@davidgostin3884]

And when he called a spline a spindle.

[@linekona34]

And a nut a bolt

[@sleeks9939]

KZbin money make$ you $ay "HEY! GUY$! CHRIS FIX'$ HERE!”

[@sleeks9939]

@@bruh5924 WoW a year later and A “KAREN” POPS OUT OF NOWHERE. Hope you taken your meds today KAREN. 🤣😂

[@marcoescobar5302]

You the main doc.... for any operation love how you have the proper teaching for the rest of us to every detail you the man Chris..

[@dakotakline461]

Found it! Ha! Thank you for all of your great knowledge.

[@chrisfix]

I have way better videos than this haha thanks!

[@ironfistarrival]

It’s complicated job , not for beginners ...need slow step by step demonstration...thank you young man !

[@baileywhanau]

Wow, as an experienced videographer, I must say you're not only handy with mechanics, but you did a great job with the camera work and editing! Camera was well focused and steady (rather refreshing, compared to many other KZbin mechanics). Well done. :)

[@chrisfix]

baileywhanau Thank you! I work hard to get the camera angles right, keep the camera steady, and just provide overall good video quality! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@josephp7541]

Thank you for such a detailed video! I purchased the Harbor Freight bearing kit and torque wrench, ordered the bearings on ebay and saved $600! (2002 Ford Escort)

[@chrisfix]

Joseph P Awesome! That is what I like to hear! Let me know how it goes!

[@Ryerfryguy]

Chris thank you so much for all you’re great tutorials. You’ve been a super great help! All the best to you! Thanks a million.

[@OGCrypto33]

Best video out there for wheel bearing replacement.

[@tobywilliams5630]

So great that everything just pops right off and not stuck in there

[@flintdavis2]

Chris 3wheel bearing later I’m done! Thought I save a buck and get the$36 bearings, wrong choice, they failed immediately! Purchased $70 bearing and I’m like Willie Nelson, On the road again! You da man Chris!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you fixed it and got back on the road! Thanks a lot!

[@jeffstone2601]

hola cris hermano desde n de s Colombia gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. yo grabo tus videos y los veo en mi celular... gracias. Aunque no hablo ni leo inglés. entiendo perfectamente lo tu haces...excelente

[@Radiated_Springs]

I always get excited when I come to youtube to learn how to fix a car problem and you have a video on it. Thanks!

[@aceaaron19]

3:56 never tap on the threads of the tie rod with a hammer, you'll mushroom the them. rap on the steering knuckle instead. also, I would put anti-seize on the splines on the cv shaft. otherwise good work, bravo!

[@jumpinjehoshaphat9075]

Brass hammer suggested- if yer whackin' the post of tie rod with a hammer.

[@carguy1013]

Ide say never tap any thread with a metal hammer , maybe a wood hammer only or a soft soft metal hammer, maybe rubber mallet. I've ruined threads via metal hammer mallet

[@John.Skelton]

Oh dude! I just made this mistake yesterday! 🤦🏻‍♂️ I have to buy a new tie rod now because the bolt and nut are completely stuck and just spin...😬

[@macmobilestudio]

Chris I gotta say.Mechanics TOTALLY intimidate me(though my father was a career mechanic lol go figure)but watching your videos I feel like I've been getting robbed all these years.Your vids are ON GODDAMN POINT and almost idiot proof.I've been buying tools randomly now just to have them so when something goes wrong I CAN do it myself!The mechanics make all jobs seem like its overly labor intensive and brain surgery but most of it is not.Thanks for the vids man!

[@chrisfix]

Boo No problem man! That is why I make all of my videos. New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays!

[@Notofsoundmind]

I made the mistake of going to Pep Boys to have them replace a bad wheel bearing on a 98 Toyota Corolla. I had assumed up to this point that a hydraulic press was required to do the task, but I don't have one. This video and Harbor Freight Tools has shown me that I could have saved some money and done it myself. Additionally, for what Harbor Freight charges for 12 ton presses, I could have bought one and still saved money. Funny thing though, Pep Boys did a terrible job of it, and now I have a brand new bad wheel bearing again. I will buy a new bearing and replace it myself. Forget Pep Boys.

[@tylerkimdura6690]

sorry man. did you end up replacing them?

[@stinkycheese804]

Notofsoundmind - The bearing on that vehicle was relatively easy to remove. Some are corroded in and even a 12 ton press may not get it out, or might work if you apply a torch to heat the knuckle. Sometimes you even have to destroy the whole bearing and saw and pry out one piece at a time.

[@topherd1011]

Stinky Cheese I haven’t really had to cut that many but yes up north especially they can get stuck like chuck. If they’re THAT bad just take the knuckle to a machinist.

[@stinkycheese804]

Meh once you start involving a machinist you might be as well off to check pricing on new and junkyard parts. If the price isn't that high you might as well attack it yourself then if you screw it up, then you KNOW you're going to replace it.

[@topherd1011]

Stinky Cheese Stinky Cheese the most I’ve ever paid at a machinist is 100$ to remove hub and bearings from the knuckle and press new bearing and hub back in on two knuckles but I guess that could vary place to place. Most of them come out just fine though so it’s worth a try yourself especially if you have an impact and the time.

[@jared4670]

I've watched so many videos about removing bearings and they all make me want to send my car to the shop to get done but your video makes it look painless.

[@Engineerboy100]

Nice video but you were killing me with the pipe wrench lol That was hilarious!!!

[@ernestoeide6384]

I finally saw your face! Good to put your face in the voice. Thank you for your videos. It saves me thousands on repairs.

[@zadeanrobinson1608]

hey Chris, keep up the good work. I really appreciate all your videos. I recently started working on my own car thanks to how easy you make the job look. Im now servicing my car on my own. thanks again.

[@jeremylamear9844]

I bought a kit similar to this one at Harbor Freight and it pretty much works the same way but while using an air ratchet. You don't even have to take the knuckle off of the car anymore! you have to remove the CV shaft after disconnecting the lower ball joint and maybe tie rod to move the knuckle enough to get the CV shaft out of the knuckle. Take the air tool along with all of those adapters put into a specific place instructed by the instructions manual, it both removes bearings and installs them from either side of the knuckle depending on whatever is easier for your situation and also installs the hub

[@chrisfix]

That's pretty cool I'll have to check that out

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

great video but next time put the castle nut on then hit the tie rod end. risk mushroom the bolt

[@CubasAutomotive]

+1^

[@Falzar2142]

How to overhaul an engine for Hyundai Sonata Gls 2001

[@gabirodriguez3372]

Rubber hammer works better

[@eianwahgener7623]

that was my only complaint.

[@eianwahgener7623]

oh and he pulled abs sensor after he popped axle.. which.. is a backwards.

[@xavierrigau4634]

Chris, I want to thank you for your auto repair videos......you are an excellent teacher!

[@chrisfix]

Xavier Rigau You are welcome Xavier! I am glad they are helpful! Thanks a lot man!

[@BadBandar59]

You did some great editing. Torquing something down to 200lbs will make you say some bad words. lol

[@gkelly941]

Good idea to put a drop of blue Loctite on the caliper bolts before you insert and torque them. Also, you can take a moment and wire brush all the fasteners before you reassemble everything. Great video!

[@kyleabner]

this guy knows how to do stuff however, he called a "socket" a "ratchet", he called the "wrench" a "socket", he called the "nut" a "bolt"

[@neilvetter662]

Cannabis

[@kyleabner]

@I Identify As Black wow. first of all, its nice you identify as black. im going to guess is socket identifies as a ratchet and his nut identifies as a bolt. secondly, yes, i can see what he is using. i was stating the obvious whyyyyyy? to get dumb shits like yourself to say something at me which you stating your comment says you couldnt tell the difference in anything either

[@samuraimedi4061]

he also calls the snap ring a C-clamp lol but oh well, we should all know I suppose. he almost had it. C-clip would have been right even, they have many names, just not C-clamp since that is a tool.

[@1ofhis518]

Easy to understand and clear visualization. Take care Chris and remember to keep JESUS first.

[@jcv1995]

Quick comment, don't hit the threads when removing the tie rod, hit the side of the knuckle where it goes in; and buy a new pin, don't reuse them.

[@chrisfix]

+jcv1995 Thanks for the tips!

[@daemoncan2364]

Ya. Leave the castle nut on a bit & whack that instead.

[@jorgejimenez4829]

Good job on providing us with info to where to get the necessary tools to get the job done :)

[@anthonygonsalves8600]

Dude, VERY informative! Thanks!

[@chrisfix]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@banno6938]

When I first started to watch you I thought oh no another read a book guy & is now telling people how to do a job . Anyway, let me tell you this . There are people on youtube claiming to be professional mechanics giving advise & making videos & they do not compare to you . You did a good job filming & explaining what you were doing . You seem to have a real talent even though you called some items by the incorrect name . When I have more time I will be watching more of your videos so keep them coming .

[@chrisfix]

B Ann Thanks a lot. I have learned a lot more and experienced a lot more since making this video a few years ago! I know if you watch my videos you will only be impressed. Thanks for the feedback and let me know what you think of my other videos!

[@Rhaspun]

His presentations are better. Someone can be a professional auto tech but the presentation may not be as thorough.

[@Bleeper168]

your voice soothes me

[@chrisfix]

+Pierce Starcraft Awesome!

[@jaytua730]

good suggestion would be while you are at it is to inspect the CV boot and replace it if needed. your videos empowers people to do this themselves and save money. good stuff!

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

thanks. great review for a good reminder to myself as to why I am going to pay a mechanic and not do it myself!

[@chrisfix]

+Wallace Rose lol, glad the video was helpful!

[@chrispurse3931]

You know this is old not nearly as enthusiastic as I n his later vids. Lol. Love your videos. Just did the super coolant flush on my work car. 1995 Toyota Tercel. It's never been changed lol.. What a freaking difference it made. Thanks.

[@lavergadezambada]

ChrisFix your a total badass!!

[@shawndiehl1959]

Man going back and looking at his old videos, he sure has come a long way.

[@ProbMcPvp]

Thanks, I'll try bones reds

[@williegilligan5807]

Good video. If I may, one strong reminder. Always, when putting on a brake caliper after removal, be sure to carefully pump the brake pedal BEFORE moving the vehicle out of Park. This is a VERY common absent minded mistake numerous people have made. They get in the car, put it in gear (either direction) and first thing you know, NO BRAKES! The pedal has to be repumped up to reposition the fluid pressure in the lines. Also, there is always a lot of talk about those of us in the rust belt. To be sure, the running joke is that every ten minute job is guaranteed to take 4 hours. We laugh, but its true. Personally, I use a spray, Knock-R-Loose by K &W. It goes after rust, yet will NOT attack plastic, rubber, paint or much else like some sprays do; (PB Blaster). (Strictly personal preference.) Very rarely has it not worked. Amazing. No, I dont sell the stuff. Rust is always going to be a bear to fight against, so when watching these videos, adjust the thinking to adapt to the fight. Broken or frozen bolts, rounded bolts and drill bits are OUR arsenal tool box bullets. Chris does good in the presentations. They're simple, effective and polite. No bad (and unnecessary) vulgar language. Definitely a plus. Lead on, Chris. Im sure people breathe easier because of your calm, polite and respectful instruction. Thanks for being here.

[@ao2528]

I'm not officially car mechanic but I know professionally about cars and how to repair them for more than 40 years, simply it happened to me when I finish front brake pad on my car and simply forgot to prime the main brake cylinder before driving, so I lost control with no brake at all, barely manage to avoid entering the house from my backyard large patio door, I never forget, my car landed by its belly at 3 step high concrete barrier with almost half the car body on the air, I was so lucky, not even minor damage to the car or house.

[@ao2528]

By the way, very good advise Gilligan.

[@wreckz9145]

Well that happen because u recessed the calibers plunger to get the new pad in

[@stinkycheese804]

Odd, I've never had a problem with that. Maybe you don't know how to drive a car? On every car you're supposed to put your foot on the brake when putting it into gear, at which point you should have noticed if the pedal sank quickly to the floor indicating no pressure buildup.

[@keny2590]

were did you get that wheel bearing press tool at and what brand is it? Thanks

[@Timetryp]

Look on EBay or get a loaner from a local car parts place.

[@travisjacobsen6514]

There's a link in the videos description

[@disonesto]

Harbor freight has that same wheel bearing press

[@message3754]

You do explain better than anyone out there,..very simple and informative

[@MR-uk7iy]

Great stuff Chris thank you, any way you could list the tools needed for this project. So I can go ahead and complete this project

[@ingridamador2618]

marcos rodriguez year please list tools, see a few things I don't have

[@robertdixon1663]

E see if

[@d17turbo14]

By far the best vid I’ve seen that shows step by step. Good job

[@ごん太-y2y]

great(=from OKINAWA JAPAN)

[@sergalvisc]

How did I miss this video.. 9years ago, and sporting a mustache👍

[@oscarferreira1]

geeze this is far from being easy!

[@DudeInOhio85]

Lol it's not difficult. It's been two years, did you get it done yet?

[@horsemania4356]

Turning wrenches, is just a little bit harder, than pushing pencils. There's a tool for everything!

[@LETHALAPOLLOGAMING]

your the best teacher for this stuff dude i have fixed almost everything on my car my self with your help thanks dude

[@prakashnirmal786]

chris....ur videos r worth of watching .....always thumbs up

[@byronrichards3001]

Thanks again Chris fix. Your knowledge and experience level is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

[@johnbiddle1738]

Man this looks like it's going to be a fucking headache

[@MiguelRPD]

John Biddle It is, but it's well worth it. It'll feel like you are driving an electric car afterwards. No more howling noise !

[@alvinrideaux5939]

Try having the nut inside of your subframe brake from the weld, so it's either you cut out the subframe to replace a control arm that has snapped, or you don't have a car to drive.

[@svr27rr87]

The hardest part is getting the two C clips out. if you got a press & all the other right tools & skills. it's not to bad of a job. i doing some right now...LOL. & the C clips R giving a really hard time. lol. don't have three hands.

[@donaldcrites7504]

Nate White he left out the step where your pliers slip off the clip and it goes flying followed by a string of expletives. this is usually repeated 2 or 3 times

[@svr27rr87]

you can use a pair of special C clip snap on plier's with a flat head screw driver & a hammer to break them loose & get them compressed & out of the slot. & get them out. on my 1995 Acura integra GSR special edition . & i spray & soak some PB blaster on the C Clips which is what i use to get those off once you get them out which is the hardest part. putting them back in is easy with the Special C lip plier's cause there not rusted & froze in place.

[@railroaded1991]

Well nice vid concise and informative. Those roundy things with the hole in the middle are nuts not bolts. The c ring things are snap rings. The use of the pipe wrench is questionable, but works. You had the air impact you could have used that. Pretty back yard, but you did it right and showing that it doesn't need a big shop is great, most do it yourselfers don't have big shops and sometimes not even a concrete slab so thanks for showing how to. Lastly you should always shove the tire assembly under the car for safety, besides jack stands. And mentioning those installation tools are usually available for rent at a good parts store usually for a deposit equal to the cost of the tool, you'll get the deposit back when you take the tool back. BUT before you take the tool, open up the box right there at their counter and do a close inspection of the tools to make sure nothing's busted, if it is make sure it's noted by the staff before you leave the store otherwise you could end up paying for something you didn't even break. Probably too late for all this info as I see some of these comments are wayyy old, oh well, going to leave them anyway 😊

[@CRAZYGAMER-xz5cu]

Hi watched your video, you made two mistakes one you don't hit the end of the thread on a ball joint if you are going to reuse you hit the casing where the joint fits in too, secondly you never reuse a cotter pin/split pin you must always replace with a new one.

[@MrHeat1up]

CRAZY GAMER 65 why do you never reuse a cotter pin? I've never heard of that.

[@zeke112964]

First...into is one word.... 2nd the end of the ball joint is tapered so the threads would not get damaged... see 3:44.... and last there is nothing wrong with reusing the cotter pin as long as it's not broken

[@krazykarl0]

zeke112964 First...you're an idiot.... 2nd NEVER reuse a cotter pin. Don't listen to this guy zeke112964

[@stephenmuth1425]

metal fatigue. Get a selection of cotter pins at Haabaa Frayt for 4 bucks, and always use new, if possible. They crack and fall off w/o warning if reused.

[@stinkycheese804]

Meh, if you've working with this kind of thing before then you can tell by the corrosion and amount of fatigue in the cotter pin whether it's sound to reuse or not. In other words it is false that reusing a cotter pin is always bad. You just need to know when one is shot and when one isn't. Granted if I already have some then I'd put a new one in, but I wouldn't stop a repair and make a separate trip to the store if I had none and the existing one looked okay.

[@cmpequeno]

Great video! After watching it decided to buy a few tools and replace the front wheel bearing on my 02 outback. Just finished. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisfix]

Awesome work! I am glad the video was helpful!

[@earlross4593]

Dood u r a fuking badass

[@chrisfix]

+Earl Ross Thanks man!

[@Anotherchapterinlife]

ChrisFix this was my first video I saw of you. I wanted to see how to clean my longboard bearings and your video came up, and now you've helped me with my car's

[@Halsafe]

citrus cleaner. soak them in it for 10 mins, then dry them off. finally oil them.

[@Anotherchapterinlife]

Adam Major lol thanks yeah I saw video that explained that I can't remember the channel

[@Halsafe]

Anotherchapterinlife What bearings and trucks you have on your longboard? I used to board a bit.

[@Tari004]

I half expected he'd end up removing the passenger seat bolts before he was done! lol Great video, 👍 thanks!!!

[@hiyall15]

might as well replace everything since its practically all apart

[@ze3bar]

money

[@sounanelokaphoneaphone5901]

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[@christophercoburn6376]

Excellent video! You'd be surprised how few videos actually show you how to use those press and removal kits.

[@krabbejvel5175]

should never use a hammer on the threads..

[@peterbloggs8750]

ALWAYS leave the nut on the steering joint thread and unscrewed till the nut face is level with the end of the thread. [Reverse nut so castellations are temporarily at the top]. THEN hit the combined thread/nut with a copper or alloy-faced hammer. Lastly, never re-use a split pin especially when it is as mangled as this one!

[@qualityreno9689]

excellent job. had no idea you could press in a new bearing without a shop press. thank you.

[@chrisfix]

Quality Reno No problem! I am glad the video was helpful!

[@BlazinTexan]

Thank you for uploading this video. I feel more confident on how to hang the brakes on the strut

[@billyc2572]

Nice video. Everybody needs to bear in mind the orientation of your encoder ring!!!! Use a paper clip to see which side of the bearing is magnetic. If you press it in the wrong way your screwed and need a new bearing. Encoder ring of bearing usually faces the transmission but check your repair manual to be sure. It needs to interface with the abs sensor so make sense of it! Also don't forget the snap ring like this guy did! Lol

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for the tip! Luckily this bearing doesnt have anything in it for the ABS. The van uses a tone ring on the axle instead.

[@billyc2572]

ChrisFix your a good mechanic buddy. Nice clean work area is key. I'm only 30 and if there's a solid piece of advice I can give you bro if you work on cars often... Wear rubber gloves/those blue or black ones. The years will wreak havoc on your hands both dermatologically and orthepedically or however you spell it. A single later of thin rubber can be the difference between arthritis and carpal tunnel when you're older. A tip the older mentors I've had over the years gave me and I heed it

[@deespasojevic3013]

Chris u make me feel like going outside poppin the hood n lookin to fix something, every time I watch a vid. Thanks for passing car knowledge to other ppl!

[@ikennaq2]

Thanks ChrisFix. I learn a lot from watching you videos. You video tutorials are very straight forward and easy to follow and learn from. Keep up the good work.

[@sichangkim]

every parts comes out very easy. wow. so easy. mechanic job is so easy . wow . impressed .

[@snowwonder1608]

You can change bearings right, but it looks like your even better at making these videos. Great job!