Kia Sportage: Rear Wheel Bearing

[@TheComputec]

For those who moan about auto shop bills, just look at how much hassle these guys have to go through to do regular routine jobs... stress that you would otherwise have to endure yourself while lying on your back in the wind, snow and rain, perched under your two ton car held up by a pair of $40 ramps... More importantly just look at how much specialist single function kit they have to buy in to have at their disposal from basic air sockets to induction heaters, 500 different sockets, wrenches, extensions, presses and other persuaders and remember above all that whatever it takes, these guys will have to finish the job they start no matter how much more involved or problematic the job becomes I have nothing but respect for people with skills and experience that I can just call upon as needed to sort my problems out whether its my car, plumbing, electrics or heating system. They earn their living

[@CharlesCastillo-gm1vp]

As a retired craftsman in the automotive body and paint industry I really appreciate your comment, that was an awesome thanks long overdue from a member of the general public who understands our plight ❤

[@chrisforker7487]

Love re-watching the older videos!

[@mikebarnes3238]

Watching your videos is like getting a masters mechanic degree with a masters in being a decent human being. Thank you

[@spaceinvadertoo]

I marvel at the clarity with which you narrate in "stream of consciousness" mode and never miss a lick of the job at hand. Thanks for the public service you provide.

[@makdaddy8399]

After watching dozens of your videos and living in AZ...I can't imagine buying a new $60k truck knowing it will be crusty in no time up there in the rust belt. Much respect to you Doctor Main.....

[@safetymanbr549]

32:17 please wear safety glasses my friend. An eye injury can ruin your life! Love what you do man

[@neilstocker6097]

I have enjoyed your channel immensely! I can only imagine the work you put in to your videos on top of your full time job. And while I won’t be calling you, I did want to say thank you. I feel like I’ve been able to enjoy a bit of an apprenticeship watching your videos. The best to you and your family.

[@Picklejam08]

Remove and press in a new bearing with the wheel still on the car in less than 1 hour real time. Impressive indeed! Eric has the cooooool tools, experience, and the know-how-work-arounds. Don't even attempt this at home kids..... unless you have your own speed shop. It could make for a very long day. Bust the rust from the knuckle or cut the bolts, and head your local machine shop press.

[@millenniumautorepair6127]

Best automotive repair channel on YT , thanks Eric for all the tips on how to attack different jobs

[@justincase1575]

You are correct! Put tension on it and hit it! Done it many times. Retired 45 year mechanic.

[@kenc3288]

Hi Eric, from a mechanical fitter of 40 years experience, suggest you coat both inner and outer bearing races with oil during assembly. Makes assembly and later disassembly much easier. Dry assembly is just inviting metal pick up on shaft and hub. Safety glasses recommended....just some friendly suggestions.

[@daveheetland2189]

I always say "If juan can do it , I can do it." after watching Mr GO do it I can too. Thanks for dropping your tools loke I do.

[@grizzlydan8]

Some of the best entertainment and instruction on KZbin.

[@johnadams3152]

I agree with that.

[@johnadams3152]

Chris Who lol.

[@austinlind202]

You are a great teacher. Excellent job!

[@mikevonkleist6767]

I'm late to many of your videos but I have become a huge fan. I've been doing this for some 40+ years. All respect, Eric. You are good! I repair cars in California and can't imagine me working on such rust buckets.

[@gregsidel3557]

That's what happens when you're dealing with bushings and stuff. That have no lubidam from the factory. They stuffed them in dry and the rust of the corrosion seeps in and there you have it, it's not coming out. Good job, Eric. Thank you for the video.

[@obadiah7771]

That bearing exploding was pretty sweet... you will be a blessing to that intern. They way you mix humor with teaching, that kid will learn a ton! Keep it up man... time to go finish the rear brakes on my Honda Odyssey. I also live in rusty crusty NY!!!

[@robertblake1032]

Spent 2 yrs in Alfred, NY. Came from California with a 4 yr old truck no rust. After 2 yrs the bottom was just heavy rust every where.

[@shaneanderson1036]

did you see the sparks ? he even got an ouchie bleeder on his forearm ! lol excellent

[@jackshimano1994]

sealed "for life" wheel bearing(s) the bane of ALL front axels and now rear wheels -further complicated by 4wd half shafts! and rustbelt units even more complicated ~~ NOT a typical DIY job without special "tools" and air hammer pounders and GRUNT -but you did your usual fine job=kudoes to you

[@S0m3thingOrAn0th3r]

Makes me feel a little better about my ability to see that rust adds an hour even for the pros

[@shaneharrison4775]

Yep pros and rookies alike

[@gplusgplus2286]

And pros would still attempt it with wrong tools

[@TheAmmoDan]

Awesome results! The black paint looks awesome. It is going to make the Cat yellow on the generator really pop!

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

I hit the forcing screw when I change ball joint and it most certainly does help. Works with pitman arms too. Load up the tension and whack it. I agree with you.

[@bigdubyuh7901]

I always have respect for people who film their mistakes and don't edit it out especially people who work on others people's shit

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Great video! Watching you Ive learned so much that I was able to replace the front wheel bearings on my rusty/crusty 02 Focus wagon 5-speed (Im 25 miles west of Boston). I wish I had access to all the tools you do but as a driveway mechanic that not practical. Do to the axles being seized to the hubs, the control arms being rotted out, and severly rusted knuckles, I ended up replacing the axles, (NAPA), control arms (NAPA), knuckles (good used), hubs, and bearings (SKF). I bought an Astro tools 'hub tamer' type kit (78825) which worked great with my 30 year old Craftsman impact wrench to install the new bearings in the knuckles. If it wasnt for you I could never have done this. I owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you God bless Paul

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

I dislike pressed in bearings...have to replace front wheel bearings in a 2002 neon and driveshafts for my kids mom(she had the kids ask me)knows I cant say no to them...pain in the hoo hah without a press. You are a very blessed man..found Mrs. O years ago....most of us never find that kind of love that stays...mine left with my kids 20 years ago..broke my heart..but not my spirit...things got better when my grandson was born. Now I`m passing my car repair knowledge to my 25 yr old son with the `98 dakota he bought...smh..didn`t take dad with him...showed up with that junker...needs alot of work. hopefully he learned a lesson.

[@68xperfectx]

Love your style of videos, its like being in the workshop with you no editing to make the job look easier than it is. We get to see the wins with the fail. Keep up the good work.

[@philliptipton9371]

What a tough job! Now that's all the motivation I need to keep wrenching in Texas. But we still see the occasional snow bird down here, so thanx for all the great procedures! Jesus Luvzzzya!

[@brusk3978]

I’m happy to hear u have a young gun as an inter many shops won’t even consider it

[@Cheepchipsable]

Unfortunately, as a small shop trying to train someone costs you money, simply in lost time from work you are not doing whilst supervising them. It can take months before they break even. If you just put them on simple jobs, they are not really learning anything.

[@jwhiz3219]

Eric, You saved me with this video. I like your 10 lb slide hammer. Of course I had to get one. Thank you very much for being here.

[@supercoupe6288]

every little bit that i learn from you sure makes my life a bit easier, thanks a lot Eric O.

[@williammalenfant4864]

Nice to see Mrs. "O" in there periodically Eric. You two enjoy your dance classes. Good luck.

[@speeddemon100]

sparks and mayhem...awesome. stay tuned for next time on SMA!

[@gary5172]

Thanks a million for making mistakes and showing us how to overcome our mistakes. You are the man ...man.

[@sirchomps]

Mr. O! I found your channel last week! Actually YT "recommended" it to me! I'm addicted!

[@HotBrass-Lead]

Wow I’m 37 my wife is 35 we been together since 98 going on 22 years we got you guys beat . Weird since I feel young watching you but that is just your experience and knowledge shining through

[@russdavis1960]

@35:00 I kept saying "Welder" to remove the outer race. Glad you got it out using a more conventional method.

[@tonyfrank8528]

My boy started at a shop with high school auto Tech, and they kept him for 3 yrs... Best opportunity he's had, besides me handing him tools and saying "get to work" Headed for the military now to fix big stuff lol.. probably take ½ my tools too. Thanks for great content from the "Rustier belt" 🇨🇦

[@WatchWesWork]

Loving the slightly more jaded Eric O!

[@adamtrombino106]

I was thinking the same thing.. Eric O is aging in this industry just like fine wine.. LOL 1 of these days, his vids are gonna be full of bleeps and bloops when he REALLY lets loose and says exactly how he feels about all of the 'somethn for nothn' people. I'll have popcorn ready!

[@yz6443]

great video,thank you for posting. I still suggest that you wear safety glasses while working with impact as you know the thrust washer bearing on ur bearing tool broke apart on you first and then the inner bearing race broke apart and flew in pieces on you again. also the ear protection as well lol. Work safely. Thank you

[@rickleger3528]

Eye protection really needed it this time you were lucky 25 yrs of industrial safety experience here , i love your videos, don’t want you hurt or disabled. 👍

[@joatspremiumgarage2436]

I watch all your videos no matter whatt. It helps me gain the experience without doing the actual work. Thanks as usual! Thanks again for motivating me to do what i enjoy doing! I quit work a month ago, and things have been going well for me.

[@Jayj1933]

JB weld saved me $600 buckaroo . Smoke tested my evap system found my charcoal canister had a crack. They is a place ,and a use for it like every tool

[@cccdetective787]

Hi Eric Great comment Rookie Mistake everybody makes them. I notice no eye protection when the bearing gave in. Not to be a pain in the A but it is so easy to put the goggles on before using Big Nasty or the other impact tools and a lifetime of lament if the unthinkable does happen because you did not put them on. Great gift for Mrs O??? (LOL) Keep the videos coming and have a great day.

[@froggy0162]

Had a CV spline do this (in Australia on an otherwise zero rust car weirdly...), had to pull the whole knuckle and driveshaft and take to a machine shop. They said they nearly broke their press! Hub was toast, splines lost metal to the corrosion. CV spline was ok after I chipped all the metal from the hub spline out of its splines... Can’t imagine how tough it must be if that’s normal life!!

[@paulkirkland1535]

Eric:. Now that you've got to the outer shell of the wheel bearing,use your arc welding machine and weld a bead on the inside of the shell. My boss and I use this trick all the time to remove the shell. I've seen guys struggle with getting the shell out lots of times. My boss explained to me that when you weld a bead on the inside of the shell,it actually shrinks the shell making it a lot easier to remove it. Just my two cents worth. Have a great day.

[@brettwalkom948]

The bearing puller worked fine

[@elobiretv]

It's great to watch someone on youtube to actually deal with rusty shit for a change instead of all the channels showing people work on nice clean stuff. I had to change a shock this weekend and it took an hour just to get the two knuckle bolts out

[@jmurphy1973]

Anything that's threaded...will indeed move if whacked. Also, I had to watch solely based on the fact that it was a 59:00 vid on a Kia wheel bearing. Had to be some goodness contained there in. And a hudrolick press mention. Saturdays are awesome.

[@michaelmerta8956]

I'm happy to see in action. I'm 71 and got the time, I have tools galore and fixing my automobile's is my hobby. Always learning something new watching your videos.

[@dalegreenholt3015]

Always informative, but oh so entertaining. I watch everyone doing a job that has to happen in my driveway , but you have always brought so much more insight and really good tips that can be used elsewhere. Thanks for the great videos.

[@brandonclardy7929]

Admire everything you do, I have been in the automotive repairs since I was 11 years old, I'm 47 now!! Jeralds Alignment and Brake service since 1978, may dad passed away in 2014 and we are still going like the energize BUNNY!!! Oh and I have the same snap on scissor lift in the other bay !!!😉

[@junkyota]

After you blow the bearing apart like happened there, just run a fat, hot bead of weld around both sides of the outer race, let it set and cool a minute, and it will just about fall out. Its actually my preferred method.

[@G31mR]

Just found SMA channel yesterday. As a hobbyist wrench, I'm addicted.

[@garysgarage3669]

Can't imagine someone calling you for free advise. Like always, great video.

[@SouthMainAuto]

try getting it 15 to 20 times a day. These people are starting to piss me off to tell you the truth

[@jayp1013]

Need to get a automated system , You know where it goes. Press 1 for appointments, press 2 for to leave a message, press 3 if you're a youtuber, Etc. It might weed out a lot of calls. We use Ring central.

[@3347861]

For what it's worth, I'm thankful for the tips, tricks, and advice that you ALREADY provide via your youtube efforts..... After all, you may enjoy your work buy it is still your livelihood and that idea should be respected........ Do they go call their Dr. and ask for free advice???? How about their lawyer. See how that works out.......

[@jgriff3218]

If you can't get a answer on SMA channel. Well you haven't watched enough. Got questions try Google.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Lots of extra time dealing with the rust belt but I was surprised the inner race wasn't attached to the hub. Saved some time there. Love my Hub Tamer and sure makes the job a little easier. Nice job!!

[@TURBOSHANE101]

I can't get enough of the hub tamer.

[@jeffwade6085]

This is the reason I moved back to California from PA. The time you have to spend getting things apart is unbelievable. I do think that you have the right skills and can appreciate you showing how its done. Keep up the great work! More Diagnostics please.

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Ahhh northern cars. Bang on axle to unseize and trailing arm falls apart in pieces on floor. I have a lot of respect for you dealing with rust daily. Toss out labor guide. Them smart fellas that wrote the times down only work on vehicles with new car smell.

[@pyro323]

My brother has an '06 Sportage and he needs a wheel bearing replacement in the left rear. We weren't sure if it was a bolt on or press in but this video cleared things up. Thanks Eric O! GOD bless! 🇺🇲

[@OrlandoDrivers]

Big nasty needs it's own intro song.

[@davidduffy2046]

Safety glasses would be good here

[@PBE86]

Big nasty has its own songbut not all videos has it

[@chilliewilly41]

I would like to nominate "The Anvil Of Crom"!

[@FishFind3000]

Just play the rocky theme when going to grab it.

[@eizzle78]

Thunder struck

[@myronschulist1605]

Awesome gifts !! Congratulations!!!

[@rider9195]

We need a slow motion of that bearing exploding!

[@robslipsky9066]

I love the cowbell. I am isolating with Covid (three vaccines) and I’m very happy for this entertainment. Thank you

[@johnchild5246]

In Australia I had a sign up with hourly rates 50/hour if you want to watch 75/hour if you want to help 100/hour advice 200/hour

[@brianmason1414]

Hell YES!

[@rufiorufioo]

Grew up in Pennsylvania moved to Oregon bought a 2005 bmw 170k miles zero rust. Such a beautiful thing. It’s crazy how much rust destroys everything. Seizes everything.

[@vaanes]

Thumbs up for calling a bolt a "jabroni"

[@adamtrombino106]

My grandfather's favorite word!

[@VILSONDUSEVIC]

The Rocks Jabroni.

[@brianmac1]

Older video I know but I watched because my wife has a 2019 Sportage. I think you're the first KZbin guy I've seen do the correct thing on tightening rubber bushing bolts with the car back on the ground. Also, I once had an English made Pickavant puller that had a much bigger thread and a sliding bolt thru the center. So you could load it up then beat on the end without it working on the thread. I used it on old flathead Ford and Rambler rear axle keyways, worked great. Never had any impact tools back then, just 3/4" drive sockets and breaker bars.

[@mooxima]

I feel your pain man I'm in the rust belt too up here in quebec

[@tomhicks7149]

I work on highway tractors in ontario, wouldnt get anything done without torches 😂

[@patrickcowan8701]

Here in BC we avoid vehicles from back east, rolling rust. Mind you up here in the mountains we get a lot too,salt and sand do wonders for a vehicle.

[@Prometheus1954]

Not bored with the hub tamer. I bought hub tamer for myself and love it. Worth every penny I spent on it.

[@Mr.Humphrey60]

You did well with the repair Seems like you are having a bad day. Cheer up. Brake something You will feel better 🐝

[@Mr.Humphrey60]

Paul Williams That's right Mr williams👍

[@tavor1770]

my wife and i have a shop similar to yours its always fun to see how you guys are doing keep up the great work i learn alot from you eric keep those videos coming

[@MrJamestheredneck]

Go set off air bags. It'll be fine. Haha

[@frundlemud]

Not at all easy but you did a first class job. Nice to watch older rusty cars being repaired.

[@franciscallan2729]

freakin love your work I even stay up late after coming home from work to watch how you tackle every task good or bad. Keep up the great work

[@robertstdennis9072]

Like your videos I have been doing this for 30years . its about time their is a mechanic on you tube who does it like I do . keep it up this is real life.

[@naknakacknak]

Great videos. I really enjoyed watching them. Great insight into how things are for the mechanic. This is the stuff that kills the backyard mechanic and stalls the job completely. Thanks, the videos really keep your interest and move along nicely. There's a lot of things to learn, but also there is a philosophy on how to approach the task which is invaluable. Just an observation, It's probably a good idea to wear eye protection, especially when the bearing exploded. There seems to be a lot of potentially dangerous forces working with the air hammer pneumatic tools and pry bars. Working under such a dirty, rusty chassis would also create a lot of dust and debris which are eye irritants. I think for a lot of us, we don't normally associate certain tasks needing eye protection until something unforeseen happens. I wear regular glasses with polycarbonate lenses and take chances because they do provide marginal protection. It's better than nothing but only for light duty work. Also, I usually don't wear ear protection when using my air tools, but I am a very casual user. However, in an industrial or work environment, It might be worth the effort since the duration of the noise is much greater and will eventually take its toll on the hearing. My father worked for many years in the Phila. Navy yard and suffered significant hearing loss from using air tools.

[@chiyekofukumoto7492]

Piii Jujuupooo.

[@slembever]

eyh man thanks to you i was able to build up the courage to change both wheel bearings on my little toyota , you da man!

[@jmcenterprises9591]

What a fight that was, thanks Eric for the vid.

[@hordeloverzippie254]

i wish this guy was in smithville,tn.id take may cars to him anytime,he explains everything so i can understand it and his charisma is off the hook,keep up the awesome work man

[@nbassmusky]

Please, from an old guy, step 1 is safety glasses. Step 2, you get it.

[@akdenyer]

Hi Eric, you are absolutely correct. We used to pull big marine flywheels that way 2” nut on a taper. You do the puller as tight as you can and whack it with a sledge and bang off she would com. If you did not hit it you bent the puller. It reverses the tension in the thread. Done it countless times like you.

[@Yawwee]

What a job this was - WOW ... the factory should use anti-seize on all bolts, and rust prone vehicles should all be undercoated ... wouldn't that be nice ??? You certainly are methodical and inventive - not many mechanics are. Just hammer the crap out of it, customer isn't around !!! Very good work ethics as you do care about the customer, their cost of repairs and making their vehicle last a little longer - kudos to you on that !!!!!! Good quality work !!!!

[@andymena3862]

I understand the no answer the phone to KZbinrs!! We used to get calls for tech support on the transmission department (the callers were competitors & alley mechanics) I also enjoy your comments & sayings 😂👏🏻

[@aaronphx420]

Why in the hell would anyone think it’s a good idea to “CALL THE SHOP” of their favorite KZbin mechanic. Leave the guy and his family alone. DBAA

[@emerybryant]

they do the same thing with people like louis rossmann. any youtuber who owns a shop seems to get the same thing. its shitty that people think its ok to do. but its also common (for some reason)

[@THEGAMINGHELP101]

Ikr. What would you even say. If you call it should be about a problem that you have with your car and you would like an apartment

[@tanis143]

Because deep down we are all stalkers, some just exhibit that trait more than others. What's his shop # btw? :D

[@emerybryant]

@Wally Seacap im not saying its right. but its common. lol

[@Jin-Ro]

I think in their mind, Eric is their mate..kind of. Probably a little bit mental too. You'd have to be to be so disrespectful to harass someone they saw on the internet.

[@peterwashington1230]

Just started watching your videos. With the work you are doing and the jobs that are always seized I would have changed jobs by now. Well done with your tolerance and humour throughout.

[@LoneWolfZ]

I've been binge-watching for the last couple days now, and damn you guys have it tough up there. I will never complain about a rusted bolt out here on the west coast ever again!

[@GenoVictor]

WOW, what a WHIPPING, wheel bearing from he'll. Glad to see ur using Hannah's motto "improvise, adapt, overcome" this is a two cup of coffee, video...GO ERIC!

[@malcolmyoung7866]

It's good to see 'Rookie' mistakes, made by professionals...and a bit of humility too....You should have seen me this last night/ this week you would have seen a 'Rookie' mistakes like no other..... I have even called my air gun 'Big Nasty' (said in an Eric 'O' accent)......my 25 year old son just looks at me like I have lost the plot when I ask him to fetch 'him'.....

[@SouthMainAuto]

Wait... I have an accent?

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Only when you say 'BIG NASTY'....

[@1013redoak]

Mrs. O is such a sweetheart! Always nice to see her in a video!

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Enjoy the dance lessons! Good for you Eric. More men should take your advice.

[@SouthMainAuto]

It ends up we will be doing "Spanish Dance" lessons :D

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

Oooooh nice! Don't forget to get Vanessa a rose for her hair. Then you'll really be killing it ;)

[@randyeastman4500]

he's putting helpful info for everyone we all appreciate it, thanks a million he's a busy guy don't bother him

[@joe2mercs]

A Dewalt combi drill and impact driver bag says so much more about than a Gucci clutch bag ever could.

[@cubleycat]

I love my Dewalt stuff, I got no decent clothes but I got most of the Dewalt range in 20 volt :-)

[@jakepennington8507]

Dude all of your vids combined have so many tricks and good practices. I'm glad you dont charge to watch but deff could plus your entertaining

[@jcurran2414]

Love the taste of fresh SMA on my cereal on a Sunday morning here in Melbourne Aus. It's 12C or around 52F and we are just about in the throws of winter. Thanks again Eric for another entertaining Vid. All the best.

[@fred9450]

Do this job as you see....if a process works to get a bolt out and no damage to anyone or anything then I am good with it. It's your Shop and you do take Pride in your work so I don't have a problem with it personally. Love this channel.

[@5jjt]

Soaking the stuck parts, while using the blunt tool in an air hammer to strategic areas let's the oil creep in, and helps things along. Also, a sudden, very rapid cool-down of a torched nut/bolt really helps. Try a high volume water bottle.

[@thisnametooktolong]

Open to suggestions? Try using the lug nuts instead of the push screw. Make sure the nuts are on at least the diameter of the studs evenly, then start evenly cranking them in Evenly AFTER the push screw takes up the slack Even the hammer can just crack that rust. Lug nuts are the pressure of the push screw times three. AND the push screw and puller last longer. Don't forget. Studs and nuts are cheap. Pullers are expensive

[@Micko350]

I can't believe that people actually call you for 'phone advice'. The hide of them!

[@kirbyyasha]

Only advice Eric O should give, "Diagnostic runs x amount. When you want to bring it in?"

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

You and misses O are made for each other. You and Sheeba are both Lucky dogs!

[@aaa000777]

WooHoo Saturday Eric!

[@joedelarosa4354]

Would like to see you guys at the dance practice 😮have fun you guys sound like a fun couple

[@llloyd4]

Hey Eric. That's a wild, crazy, idea. When you get old and gray, decades from now that is (of course. :D ) and you retire and turn your shop over to one of your kids, you could keep busy by opening an advice line / chat room. :D

[@acsacs6375]

Wielding the middle section of the outer bearing race all the way around, then cooling it down, will contract the metal into a smaller diameter. Then you can tap it out with your hammer and brass. I hope this helps in the future for you. I love your videos!

[@Uticagreens]

The next SMA video will be Avoca, NY's answer to "Dancing With the Stars!!" It will be an unique version in terms of the contestants actually dancing with their new 20 volt DeWALT power tools!

[@shapzadeh1379]

This is hard work.good job