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@OnlineAutoRepairVideos2 жыл бұрын
MARK, you are SO RIGHT on NOT removing those strut bolts! I have had to sit here and argue with people on my axle videos because they comment and say it's better to remove it from the strut, and I had to actually sit there and explain to them why you are suppose to remove the lower control arm bolt. Some cars are adjustable at that point, and some are not, but even the ones that are NOT, if you remove those bolts, you still throw off the alignment. Great method!
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Timmy! I know a bunch of people are going to disagree with both of us on this. Thanks for the positive feedback! I admit that I don’t always do things the right way, but in this case I have to stand firm and say again to leave those strut bolts alone! Lol!
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos2 жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto LOL!
@MeowBangBang92 Жыл бұрын
I wish i read this comment before I took the strut off
@jaymortensen6426 ай бұрын
If you go to Haynes, who has written car repair books for like 60 years they say remove the 2 strut bolts and leave the knuckle to pivot on the lower ball joint, watching this video you can see by leaving the knuckle on the strut he has to bend the axle to insert over the shaft with the clip because it needs to be a straight shot in not on an angle or the spline will bind on the clip, Haynes also says to have the opening on the clip facing at 6 o'clock while inserting I believe this is because there is less overlap at the section that is cut out because its gone and turned to the 12 o'clock it actually creates more over lap on the opposite side due to the cut out. But hell what ever gets the job done.
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos6 ай бұрын
@@jaymortensen642 Just because it's in a book, doesn't mean it's the best method. Heck, the bible still states to stone a person to death in a case of adultery, and that book has been out MUCH LONGER than Hanes has been repairing vehicles, but you don't see MODERN people doing that today🤣🤣 KZbin is a prime example that people figure out "Tips & Tricks" that make a job a lot faster, and with the same results than a book or repair cd, but just as you were alluding to, it's all preference.
@angelanuccio216710 ай бұрын
Thanks for that smooth trick you saved us a bunch of money.
@unclemarksdiyauto10 ай бұрын
You are welcome! More Dodge videos on my channel
@miguelparra19578 ай бұрын
Just what I needed. I'm a DIYer with an impact wrench that is a bit too strong.. long story short I stripped the axle threading and have to replace this part. I was trying to do the lower ball joint! This is much easier than I thought it would be.
@unclemarksdiyauto8 ай бұрын
Hope it goes well, Miguel. Let us know what progress you make!
@Steve.Nguyen2 жыл бұрын
I got 253,000 miles on my 07 Sebring. Been having grinding noises when I turn left so I am replacing the CV soon. Thanks for the video!
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Grinding or humming might be the wheel bearing. Usually the cv joint will make loud clicking or knocking sounds especially as you do a very sharp turn. You could jack up both front wheels with the parking brake on and spin the wheel by hand. (This is check for the wheel bearing) See how each side compares to each other in sound. Also, usually a cv joint will start making noise because the boot has ripped open and grease is coming out and dirt is getting inside. This should be easy to see. Just some ideas Steve. All the best!
@Steve.Nguyen2 жыл бұрын
My issue is quite perplexing. I assume the wheel bearing is the same thing as the hub assembly, if so, that was my same initial though and I have replaced it. The noise is still there when I turn my steering wheel past 30 degrees. I also occasionally here a clunk from the same area of my car when I hit a bump or even when I start up my car (kinda like the engine is bumping into something as it starts). I’m not sure if the grinding and clunking noises are related but they do come from the same area (about under the passenger glove box). I have narrowed down the causes to the cv axle or rack and pinion. My hypothesis for the CV axle is that the inner joint is bad which does not produce the typical clicking that a bad outer joint produces. I also speculate that the clunking comes from the engine shaking and causes the play from the inner joint to make noise since the intermediate shaft is connected to the engine and is right next to the inner cv joint. Would love to hear your thoughts on this, thanks again!
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
@@Steve.Nguyen Good info Steve. I have owned front wheel drive cars since the the late 1980's. I have never replaced a inner cv joint or inner boot, but that is not to say that it can't be it. Usually when they click, they are clicking every rotation, and the faster you go, the faster the click. (And usually when turning, unless they are really bad, then could make noise when going straight, but again it should be a steady clicking) Saying that, what I think you are hearing and what you are actually hearing might be 2 different things. Wish I was there to hear it with you Steve. Keep me updated and you can always shoot me a email. (address is in the about section of my channel.
@dimitricavazos1059 Жыл бұрын
First video that was actually helpful. Thanks
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Slowly, my videos are getting better & better. Every time I make one, I try to find ways to improve.
@dimitricavazos1059 Жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto first video that actually showed me the pin and explained why a front end alignment would need to be done if I would have done it the other way.
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
@@dimitricavazos1059 Thanks for your kind words! All the best!
@LakesideAutobody2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark - great video - easy to watch and learn from. Thanks for sharing😊
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Any constructive criticism as to what would have made this video better? You never know what might have been missed until a trusted friend says something. You can always send me a email as well. (Listed in my about page)
@northpoint10392 жыл бұрын
Thanx Mark :) . Wonder if some grease would help hold that clip in place while you put in the new axle. (?).
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Tom Cook (dodge mechanic) just suggested installing the clip open side up. Now we know!
@lococooter1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you , you are a master , i am doing exactly the same as the video , best regards from mexico 🇲🇽
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
You are too kind. Just be safe and go slow. All the best from Canada!
@geyser34452 жыл бұрын
Good detailed vid.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete! I am trying to make them as detailed as possible with better lighting, but it sure slows the job down! Hope this vid helps someone!
@djsi38t Жыл бұрын
A allen head socket would have been ideal for that ball joint to prevent it from spinning like you used the 8mm on the tie rod end.Quite an informative video and a great way to save money.For myself,over 300 dollars would be saved doing it myself.axle shafts are triple the price at my local garage...plus another 200 in labor...so yeah near 500 bucks or at least 400 to have this done...ouch!
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
If you have a few tools, can be safe working on these and have some patients, money can be saved.
@DIYVariety2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud great as always
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Heterogeneity Rocks, for watching! A lot of vehicles replacing the cv joint it similar to the way this one is done. A bit of a pain to do, but a easy way to make a days wage in a hour or 2.
@turbotom4162 жыл бұрын
never too old to save money
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
So true Tom!
@davidpresss9103 Жыл бұрын
Excelente video
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos2 жыл бұрын
I don't mean to laugh at you hitting your finger, but man does that remind me of those painful times, LOL!!!!
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
You can laugh! I think it is good that people see sometimes you can hurt yourselves & that things can go wrong! Sometimes, people just need a laugh to make their day! Stay safe Timmy.
@OnlineAutoRepairVideos2 жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto So true Mark, and too!
@turbotom4162 жыл бұрын
put the opening of the clip to the top.
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
I should have asked you before I did it! Next time I will put the opening to the top! Thanks Tom!
@clintlightfoot2852 Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
Hope it was of help, Clint.
@jber95698 ай бұрын
The extra effort is well worth the time and expense of an alignment. I would suggest wearing gloves though. Just saying. Lol But I do appreciate the video.
@unclemarksdiyauto8 ай бұрын
Yes, I am bad for skipping the gloves. On the new Grand Caravans, those 2 bolts don’t affect the alignment. It is fixed from the factory and if it’s out, a special kit has to be purchased to change the geometry.
@krashkwads46889 ай бұрын
its my second time replacing this on the same 2013 200 touring...this time I'm replacing the hub so trying to make it short and not take off any ball joints
@unclemarksdiyauto9 ай бұрын
If your replacing the same hub again, might you have not torqued it to the right spec? Over torque, or under torque the bolt on the cv axle will cause stress on the hub bearing causing premature wear.
@krashkwads46889 ай бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto good to know, this is the first time replacing hub 2nd for the cv axle...the car has almost 200,000 mi....just finished this afternoon. the first time I replaced the cv axle was after a wreck that destroyed the original. probably not torqued to spec but I really don't care it's an around town beater now and I don't drive it very far I work from home
@krashkwads46889 ай бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyautoI plan on taking to a local shop for alignment, will have them torque to spec...thanks for the tip!
@unclemarksdiyauto9 ай бұрын
@@krashkwads4688 I believe the torque spec is 118 Ft Lbs for the cv nut. (Nut is one time use I believe) I will double check the specs to be sure. Just a few fl lbs either way could wear the hub bearing too soon. Let us know how it all goes,
@robertonunez8472 Жыл бұрын
Gracias por el video me alludo mucho
@unclemarksdiyauto Жыл бұрын
¡De nada mi amiga! ¡Todo lo mejor desde Manitoba, Canadá!
@Peter-n4x3 ай бұрын
I've replaced CV joint on 2004 Chrysler pacific.. right side. Now the vehicle is not moving..I can hear it shift..
@unclemarksdiyauto3 ай бұрын
@@Peter-n4x not sure what you mean, you can hear it shift. The shaft went completely into the transmission, or was it only a half shaft? Might you have bought the wrong one and it isn’t connected to the transmission? Did you try looking underneath again and make sure you can see everything is hooked up?
@Peter-n4x3 ай бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto yes I have checked out the vehicle. I've started up put in drive,, but speed meter.goes up to 20 mph.just by sitting in car. But no movement. Just a little whistle noise..
@unclemarksdiyauto3 ай бұрын
@@Peter-n4x Something does not make sense. It is like it’s not hooked up. (Not sure how that is possible.) I would jack the side up that you just did, and see if you can spin the wheel by hand in park & then in neutral. (Use Jack stands, and vehicle NOT running) You might have to get a friend to turn the tire as you watch underneath.
@Peter-n4x3 ай бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto okay..I checked the wheel.. it'll turn even in park.. with one wheel jack up.could it be wrong CV shift.?.
@unclemarksdiyauto3 ай бұрын
It sure could be. Sure sounds like it.
@vjiglesias58155 ай бұрын
I dont know why people remive the ball joint and tierod, more risk. Just pop the 2 bolts and nuts to strut and brackets holding the brake line and speed sensors. Thats it
@unclemarksdiyauto5 ай бұрын
Because on some vehicles, (especially all the older ones), those 2 bolts adjust the camber and once messed with requires a wheel alignment, other wise your ties will wear out. So instead of chancing this is one that might mess with the adjustment, you do the safe thing & pop the lower control arm.
@deandigiacomo391 Жыл бұрын
👍
@queenstownkid2 жыл бұрын
a horse my thumb 5 weeks later still sore lol
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
Hit your thumb? Ouch! It seems to take way longer for the pain to go away then it did when we were in our 20's.
@queenstownkid2 жыл бұрын
@@unclemarksdiyauto shoulda said a horse a rope and my numb ...ouchhhhh
@unclemarksdiyauto2 жыл бұрын
@@queenstownkid Ouch for sure!
@krisztianmiklos43449 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@unclemarksdiyauto8 күн бұрын
@@krisztianmiklos4344 Hope video helps in your repair or at least had some comedic value.
@garywillier43034 күн бұрын
Just scrib the nut's before removing them that way you won't need a wheel alignment
@unclemarksdiyauto4 күн бұрын
@@garywillier4303 Yes that can be close. Hey, I just bought 4 new tires. Not worth the gamble.
@garywillier43034 күн бұрын
Wow haaaaa haaaaa I wouldn't bring my car for you to repair zeeees???
@unclemarksdiyauto4 күн бұрын
@@garywillier4303 I see from your have never tried to make a video of you doing something. You think it’s easy, but I fear you’re scared to try! I got my car back on the road and learned a thing or three at the same time. Post a video and let us all know when it’s up.