Short video tutorial on how to replace the lower front ball joint on a 6th generation Honda Accord (1998-2002). I assume no risk or responsibility in my tutorial. If in doubt consult a professional.
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@seasgarage3 жыл бұрын
For everyone watching this in 2021, free-all is the best rust eater and penatrant oil to use. Its expensive, but trust me it works. This is the best video out there for this vehicle.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked my video and thanks for the suggestion on the penetrant oil.
@shaunbrewer7010 жыл бұрын
Five stars dude!!! Iv looked through forums, posts, and other videos. I saw yours, sat down, took notes, and im ready. Thanks a ton bro you saved me a 500 dollar bill!
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
glad you liked the video. What is funny about this video is that my usual ball joint installer tool was faulty so I had to use the good ole' hammer press method (whack it in!). Ironically after much thought the hammer method if you're careful works just as good.
@cowman34569 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! Really helped me a lot. I'm not sure why the suspension fork needs to be disconnected. I ripped a bolt head off trying to free it, but it turns out I could do the entire job without getting it loose at all. Also, some have commented about how difficult it is to get that ball joint out. I second that! I was ready to give up with the ball joint's bolt ending up all smashed and misshapen after repeatedly banging. I found I REALLY had to brace the entire assembly tightly against my feet, put a hammer or something metal below the ball joint bolt to kinda hold it in place, then WAIL as hard as I could with a sledge hammer... then it finally BUDGED! It was a happy moment. After that i just kept wailing and eventually got it to pop out. So DON'T GIVE UP... just keep whacking away with force... it really does take a lot of effort. Also I had trouble getting ball joint nuts back on cuz the ball joints kept spinning. Be sure to clean up your nuts and bolts well, WD-40 them, and use a large (4") C-clamp to squeeze them tightly while you tighten down the nuts. It's tricky. Car's driving much better now - no more scary clunking from my suspension! All thanks to this guy. :D
@straightshooter60319 жыл бұрын
This is is a great video. I have one tip on the ABS sensor: You can gently tap on the back side of the sensor(side opposite bolt) and remove it. I figured this out after breaking the passenger side trying to "wiggle" it out. The cost for a new one is $28 at local Autozone and one hr. of my time anyway.
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
great tip! I've used that technique in the past but I'm always leery on damaging the face of the sensor (I've actually ruined one in the past). Do whatever works but just remember that prying or hitting away at a sensor can potentially damage it. The pitfalls of corrosion....
@colincourtney59908 жыл бұрын
Helpful and informative video, Good. clear explanations, as you go, and not too much Camera movement, which I found difficult on another guys video I watched recently. Your work was clear and systematic. Left me confident enough to do the job. Thanks
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Colin Courtney Glad you liked watching my video Colin. Hope your ball joint replacement goes smoothly.
@tamarastoddard822410 жыл бұрын
This video will hopefully help me replace my lower ball joint on my 91 Honda accord. This will b the second time I've had to replace it but the first doing it myself.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
I cannot recall if the 91 accord follows the same exact procedure - I believe it does. Most 90's Honda all employed the same ball joint design/steering knuckle setup. Good luck!
@jonzeeify7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I feel much more comfortable doing it myself after watching.
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching!
@LongTimeTTFan10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. High quality video. Clear and detailed explanation. You are very meticulous. The video is very informative. Watching you do it is like having a tour of the procedure. Thanks a great deal again.
@JTapia512 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video mate. Good instructions.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@catherineholmes80866 жыл бұрын
Good frame of reference. We will let you know how it goes... Thank you!
@piercedasian6 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome.
@Ranger_13499 жыл бұрын
Great work! I appreciated the detail and explanation.Thank you!
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
you're welcome. Thanks for watching!
@georgerobartes20083 жыл бұрын
The upper ball joint is also replaceable , the old one is pressed out with a hammer , the new can be knocked in with a hammer or use a socket and vice . The new one comes with a circlip to secure into the groove .As it is a large circlip , after fitting I use stainless locking wire through the eyes of the clip for added security. I have 2 Accord V6 Coupes in the UK . When breaking all the taper joints ,use a 2 lb + ball pean hammer ( not a 16oz chippies hammer ) and strike the casting firmly at the end .You are separating a taper joint that is not corroded . One blow properly directed is usually sufficient , if your not replacing the top joint , use a drift and hammer as the striking area is smaller . A 'C' clamp is not necessary simply gently tap the base of the joint until the taper locks in or place a jack underneath for the same purpose and just re tighten . Use old ATF and not WD40 . WD40 means 'water displacement formula 40 ' its not a penetrating fluid . ATF does a great job on corroded parts as it has both higher lubricity and better ' creep' ( the ability to get between parts ,hence all the special gaskets and seals in an automatic transmission gearbox) . If you mix it with a little pump petrol you get the same formula as the old ' Plusgas' penetrating fluid . I used the same mix to undo the engine bearer to bulkhead bolts on a P51D 'Mustang' that had been at the bottom of the North Sea since April 1945 . The bearer and bulkhead behind the firewall being aluminium is not a good place to apply heat but the old ATF out of my Honda CRV with petrol did a great job on those and many other seized bolts .
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
that is interesting, I always thought the front upper ball joints were part of the upper control arm and that the entire assembly had to be replaced. I'll have to look into this further as I swear the honda's that used the double wishbone suspensions had a replaceable lower joint but not the replaceable upper joint. Thanks for sharing that knowledge as I would've otherwise not known.
@georgerobartes20083 жыл бұрын
Several different manufacturers on EBay UK , I can't remember which one I used but all follow the same fitting principle . Search Honda Accord Upper ball joint . I think 2003 Type R on are the same . All 4 upper and lower for about $60 . If you can't order them in the US I'll be happy to send them over .
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll definitely check that out. Learn something new everyday!
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ LongTimeTTFan - detail is a good and bad thing. Some criticize for me talking way too much with too much detail but here is my thought - if you're going to show and tell then you might as well explain what the part/component does and how to PROPERLY repair something. Some vids I see online just show how to pull it out without explaining anything and I've always believed that knowledge is POWER. Its your car - safety is paramount no matter how insignificant a part might seem.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
and I forgot to say "thanks" for the nice comments!
@LongTimeTTFan10 жыл бұрын
For a newbie like me, the detailed information is more helpful than the brief versions on the same topic. Thank you again for sharing. I've learned a lot from this and other of your vids. Keep up the great work.
@707SonomaComa8 жыл бұрын
I thought the whole point of this video was to show HOW to remove the ball joint. You start explaining at 12:30, turn off the camera to do the actual work to break it loose and then at 12:35 it's out!. Then at 13:48 you explain how yo are going to put it in, turn off the camera, do the work and 11 seconds later it's done. You missed the whole part of the video!
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
1. I didn't have a camera person to help film and you can't point out a joint and hold a camera at the same time. 2. To remove the ballpoint by using a socket and literally point it out. I did show the setup so it is quite straightforward. 3. Reinstallation is done NORMALLY using a ball joint clamp BUT the one I rented was faulty and so I used a hammer and tapped the ball joint in (it is remarkably easy). 4. I did explain at13:50 that I ran into a problem with my ball joint clamp tool and explained the process of how to install it. 5. I will admit this video wasn't my best (in fact probably one of my worst) but the general procedure and concepts were explained.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@Dongha- The upper joint was still very tight so there was no need to replace the upper joint. Upper ball joints can be quite pricey when purchased from Honda. I tend to use genuine Honda parts as I find their quality to be considerably higher quality (and more expensive) and if I'm going through the troubles of removing major parts on my car that I'd rather put in high quality parts once than to replace it over and over and over again.
@LACounty8l810 жыл бұрын
I would of gone with Ingalls Ball Joints they are the same as OEM Honda which I always do buy OEM Parts but when it comes to suspension I like to Upgrade my balljoints, suspension, camber kit ect since my V6 accord is lowered. feels so amazing and just the comfort after replacing everything. but over all great video so helpful to those that need it.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ LaCountry8l8 - yep Ingalls joints would be a good alternative to the stock Honda ones. Too bad they're not easily found in my neck of the woods (at least I haven't seen them in stores). The US or other countries likely have more access to alternative part suppliers. Yes having a tight suspension is always great and makes the car handle very differently with a LOT less "SLOP" in handling. Thanks for the comments - I wish my balljoint installing tool worked better (it was stripped) so I had no choice but to resort to using a hammer to install them which works but I'd prefer to use the ball joint press.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ Scott Duty - I knew the joints were loose when the car needed a wheel alignment and the stealership said the lower joints were getting a little loose. This Accord is a V6 model so the front end is quite heavy putting and the roads here have many bumps and potholes leading to premature wear. I've had a 91 Civic that was on the original ball joints at 500, 000 kms! YMMV
@scottduty488510 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Did you use a new axle nut as well or did you reuse the old one?
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@Scott Duty - nope I just reused the old one because the old nut's locking tab indent was still intact.
@Gr8pApe9 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy. I thought the video was informative and pretty straightforward. While some viewers found it lacked info and other thought there was more than enough, there are several ways to do any job. That being said, everyone wants their "work" to shine and criticism is hard to swallow. My advice to you is to thank others for their comments, good or bad, learn from each one and make yourself better. I have been behind the camera for many years and I produced stinkers. great job on the editing and audio. If you aren't comfortable showing your face on KZfaq get some close shots using a tripod and show a few action shots. Don't say seven words when four will do. Good luck.
@Timmym73410 жыл бұрын
Is there any chance of looking at the base of the lower ball joint for the "B" without taking things apart? I'd like to have my parts ready before starting. It's sad that this can be either $50 for two lower ball joints or $380 for both arms. Great video! Love the detail and tips.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ Timmym734 - sadly you gotta remove that knuckle off the car first and use a dremel or wire brush to remove the dirt and corrosion off the top of the ball joint to look for the marking. But I look at it this way - if you need to replace a ball joint then it won't matter whether it's serviceable or not because it will need to be fixed either way for the sake of everyone's including your own safety right?
@Timmym73410 жыл бұрын
I really just want to tear it apart once and get it done, due to time, work, no 2nd car, etc. Obviously I'd like to save money, but if I have to get the whole deal then I will. Gotta be safe :) I'd be too nervous to drive around if I felt things weren't done right. Thinking about all of this gave me an idea. I may order the knuckles AND the separate ball joints. Whatever I don't use, I'll return. Thanks for the advice! It's appreciated very much.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! Buy it all and then return what you didn't use.
@MLFranklin10 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your good work here in clearly explaining how to do it. I had forgotten what a pain it is dealing with rust. How do you know a lower ball joint is bad? Does the handling suffer or do you just look for tire wear or looseness?
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
you can tell by prying in between the lower control arm and steering knuckle (where the lower ball joint is) and if there is movement or "play" then the joint is bad. There should be NO play on a good ball joint. The other tell tale sign if the car is on a hoist and you give the tires a wiggle by holding the tire at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position. Depending where the play is (top or bottom) is how you can tell if the joint is worn. In this particular car's case it was the dealership that tried to perform an alignment on it and realized that it was worn. As fas as what happens this is what occurs when the joint is worn: 1. Suspension geometry goes off kilter which means the car won't handle the way it was designed to. 2. If it's really badly worn you can often hear the front end "clunk" when hitting bumps. 3. Tires wear down faster (remember your geometry is off). 4. Car can't be aligned properly (again geometry related). 5. Poses a huge safety risk b/c the joint could eventually snap and break apart completely disconnecting the steering knuckle from the suspension. 6. Handling is worsened (b/c of incorrect geometry). Whenever a joint begins to develop any degree of play it gets replaced. Aftermarket joints for example are roughly $35 each and there is NO excuse not to service them. Safety for you and others on the road are paramount.
@dylanmoye59844 жыл бұрын
Nice video, it helped a lot. thanks!
@piercedasian4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@drifin10464 жыл бұрын
Few pointers. Wasn't necessary to loosen the fork. Always use a center punch to remove the axle shaft.to prevent the risk of damage to the end. Ball joint separation tool can also be use to loosen top arm ball. joint . If using a hammer you should pound closer to the ball joint.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
All the things you've said are definitely true. The approach I used to take the knuckle out is just different compared to other methods. A tiny bit more work but I find it EASIER to take out using my method. Each to their own. Thanks for sharing!
@hicksvilleshick9 жыл бұрын
Only suggestion I got is there is a wonderful tool called a pickle fork, it works wonderfully to separate balljoints and tierod ends.
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
I actually have 2 pickle forks but stopped using them b/c of the constant tearing it does on my tie rod end and ball joint grease boots. Even the tool I used in the video isn't quite up to snuff as far a popping off a steering knuckle's ball joint without doing some tearing. Each to their own I guess - I've had nothing but bad luck with pickle forks :(
@DM-uz7lf6 жыл бұрын
Ive also used pickle forks and torn the boots one too many times.
@Kiing36 Жыл бұрын
Nice work
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@scottduty488510 жыл бұрын
Great video....How did you determine you needed to replace both ball joints?
@willkin310 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video. Well produced. Thanks
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ deeerkila4life - yes you're right that you can use a pry bar! I should've stated that before. I just coincidentally went for an alignment and they said it is loose. Great tip for all!
@straightshooter60319 жыл бұрын
What was his tip? I am about to under go this job. thanks
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
I believe the tip is to use a pry bar to pry at the lower ball joints to check if they're loose instead of wiggling the tire at the 6 and 12 o'clock position to determine if there is play in the joint. You'd put the pry bar between the ball joint/steering knuckle and lower control arm and pry it back and forth.
@straightshooter60319 жыл бұрын
thanks
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@CDcranstonRI10 жыл бұрын
Great video.Thank you very much.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@eliasdefairia99103 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@uglycarsbeware9 жыл бұрын
good video, thanks, you sound really Canadian...would also explain all that corrosion...damn road salt!
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
I sound really Canadian? LOL I guess it is no different when I say someone sounds very American or British... I of course don't know differently but it is humouring to have someone point that out. yes most of Canada does use salt on the roads in the winter which causes rust. If you'd believe it, the rust on this Accord isn't really much rust at all, in fact it is considered minimal by my standards. If a car came from Eastern Canada then it is REALLY bad, so bad that I avoid working on cars from those areas.
@joserosa52777 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video ;)
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
glad you liked my vid! Thanks for watching!
@willyrodriguez73186 ай бұрын
greetings friend! I would like to know what number is the largest socket you used to loosen the nut in the center of the brake disc. I want to do the same job for my 2000 Honda Accord, thank you!
@nmnmnnmm8 жыл бұрын
great video!
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Nathaniel Wong glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
@gokblok3 жыл бұрын
11:45 Bro I thought you were gonna say "grind off the B on the bottom" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
lol, nope, just have to clean the surface to see if there is the "B" marking. That would dictate whether or not the ball joint is replaceable or not.
@edymrx8 жыл бұрын
You do great videos.....do you have one that covers replacing 2005 lower balljoints?
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+edymrx Sorry I do not. When someone brings their car to me is when I will have a vid up.
@jesbsnrn9 жыл бұрын
was planing to change mine , but it looks to complex. ill have to see more video . or see this one again
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
it really isn't hard at all. If you watch my video a few more times I'm sure you'll have the confidence to do the proper fix. Good luck!
@ChrisDavis-wi4yn7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video.
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome!
@piercedasian11 жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@sledgehammer67597 жыл бұрын
good video
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
@richardmorse53073 жыл бұрын
Very good video. What would you estimate the cost would be to have it done at a shop? Thanks!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
It varies from shop to shop and from country to country but as a general rule of thumb this would've cost about $500-650 CAD at the local honda dealership. Ball joints alone are $150 each (I believe that is what Honda's current prices are in 2021). If you're in the US you probably should expect to spend about $400 for the same job b/c parts in the US are SO much cheaper than they are in Canada.
@richardmorse53073 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Em17henry14 жыл бұрын
Hey I know this is old, but do you remember when you order the oem ball joint, did it come with the nut and pins to help lock it in place?
@Em17henry14 жыл бұрын
I meant snap ring
@piercedasian4 жыл бұрын
I believe the new ball joint from Honda did NOT come with a new castle nut and it also did not come with a snap ring. There is a revised installation procedure from Honda that doesn't require the snap ring anymore. If you buy aftermarket ball joints they do come with a new castle nut and snap ring. Not sure why the discrepancy but Honda at the time of this video excluded the two parts you're asking about.
@Donghha10 жыл бұрын
Just curious why you not changing the upper joint while you're at it?
@bengrant40047 жыл бұрын
if you have the ball joint tool... why did you use it for the upper control arm ball joint or the outer tie rod ?
@ChrisDavis-wi4yn7 жыл бұрын
Ben Grant man I was thinking that same thing. lol
@bengrant40047 жыл бұрын
lol. I meant to put didnt* as well
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
b/c the ball joint tool that I have tends to tear the boot on ball joints so I would prefer to not use it to take anything off other than the lower ball joint b/c if I tear the boot I won't care as much. Gotta use the tool that I have at my disposal.
@MrSublmnl10 жыл бұрын
Was just wondering how much time this takes from start to finish for both lower ball joints?
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
@ MrSublmnl - each said took me (experienced doing the work) probably about 45 mins / side but realistically I would advise you budget 1.5 hours per side and have the right tools and you should be good.
@alexjoseph3308 жыл бұрын
Is the steering knuckle assembly layout the same for 4-cyl variant of the 02 accord?
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Alex Joseph Identical :)
@alexjoseph3308 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
you're very welcome!
@sivucit10 жыл бұрын
Also how do we know the top of the ball joint is not replacable, i need some tip to understand whether it is replacable or not..
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
not replaceable. You need to replace the entire upper control arm.
@angelfuentes49198 жыл бұрын
i have a question i changed my cv axels off my 98 honda accord ex 4 cylynder just time for people that see this u have to bang i mean bang the bottom nuckle and try not to famage the balljoint but like i was saying i have a clicking sound not realy clickbut like a thump when i hit a bump is that cus the cv axels aren ew or could that be my lower ball joint
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Angel Fuentes it could very well be bad sway bar bushings too. It is difficult to tell unless you use a pry bar to pry on the knuckle to see if the ball joint shifts at all.
@Sonyag111 жыл бұрын
Excellent video....thank you for sharing. :)
@trankt541556 жыл бұрын
I see a 24 mm socket on the old ballj oint stud. Does it fit over the stud for you to hammer the old joint out?
@piercedasian6 жыл бұрын
you betcha!
@ashishpatel77488 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to do both ball joints from start to finish?
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Ashish Patel Since I have lots of experience doing ball joints I can usually get BOTH sides done in about 45 minutes. Average person will likely take 1 hour per side.
@jamesstevenson6910 жыл бұрын
Hi. Why did you detach the upper control arm castle nut again?
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
that is what holds the knuckle to the upper ball joint.
@angelfuentes49198 жыл бұрын
i mean new or did i install it wrong or is it because something els pleas let me know i dont wont my weel to fall off or any of hat
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Angel Fuentes Angel it is very hard to say without know what you've replaced or how you re-installed it. Did you follow my instructions exactly as described? Clicking could also indicate a misaligned joint where the inner and outer race are not sitting together properly on either the inner or outer joint.
@angelfuentes49198 жыл бұрын
im going to take a look sound like something is loos every time i hit a bump under neeth in the right area to the cv axel all the way to the weel s sound like a hourse foot step every time i hit a bump but thank u if you do have a feeling or come up with what that mite be please let me know you do the most best discribe videos of how to do thank u again
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Angel Fuentes Angel make sure your CV axle is installed correctly AND that the internal and external races in the joint move freely . I would recommend you remove the axle and move the joints back and forth to make sure there is no rubbing or binding within the joint. Sometimes if the races are misaligned it will cause you all sorts of grief. Your CV axle could've been dislodged without you even knowing it when you were servicing your ball joints. Did you double check your ball joints too? Are they pressed all the way in?
@jamesstevenson6910 жыл бұрын
What purpose did it serve to detach the upper control arm?
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
to remove the entire steering knuckle from the car so I can service the ball joint assembly.
@sivucit10 жыл бұрын
hi, what is the sledge hammer pounds that u are using. 4 pounds or so.
@piercedasian10 жыл бұрын
I believe the one I am using is a little 2lb sledge.
@FRJae9 жыл бұрын
Why do you have to hang the brake calipers on a wire?
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
you never hand a brake caliper from the the hose. The hoses can be damaged or compromised if they're not properly supported and that could lead to catastrophic brake failure. Never hang anything from your brake hoses.
@FRJae9 жыл бұрын
piercedasian Okay thanks. Also by the way how do you know if your lower back joints are bad?
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
FRJae get the car onto a hoist or securely support it such that the car won't have ANY chance of falling off your support stands and give the tire a strong "wiggle" at the 12 and 6 o'clock position. If the joints are loose your strong wiggles will reveal play in the joint.
@cjwright88216 жыл бұрын
What size socket you used to push the ball joint out?
@piercedasian6 жыл бұрын
I honestly can't remember but if I had to guess probably a 22mm.
@toastbuster90509 жыл бұрын
What size was the ball joint separator?
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
I couldn't tell you exactly what the size is other than the prong spacing for the tool is about 1.5 inches wide
@jaysoulja114359 жыл бұрын
what size is the axle castle nut?
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Rompii Supra I believe it is 36mm.
@64impalaSSRealMechanic3158 жыл бұрын
Control arm and ball joint are not single assembly
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+64impalaSS The bottom ones aren't but the top ones are.
@wkchong18 жыл бұрын
How do you tell the ball joint is bad?
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+Chris Chong jack the car up and make sure it is secured. Grab the wheel at the 12 and 6 o'clock position and wiggle back and forth. Is there play? If yes then ball joint is bad. You can also jack up the car and pry at the knuckle where the ball joint "plugs" into the control arm. The gap is tight but you can easily get a pry bar in there. Pry at it. Does it move? If yes then it is loose and needs to be replaced :)
@wkchong18 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
you're most welcome!
@johnnieboy87884 жыл бұрын
Why turn off camera while actually removing ball joint?
@piercedasian4 жыл бұрын
Ah good question! In my description I did stay that I really struggled with this video due to the nature of the work and lack of a tripod or help to dim so I couldn’t film and do the work properly. This is probably one of my worst vids on my channel and the next time I have to do a ballpoint I will be committed to refilling this so that everyone can see how ridiculously easy it is to do this job.
@carlossoto80104 жыл бұрын
Just replaced ball joint two weeks ago and it broke...been here for an hour and it won’t come out 😂
@piercedasian4 жыл бұрын
did you take a close look at the ball joint to make sure there isn't a snap ring on your version that is preventing it from being pounded out?
@billrobert32269 жыл бұрын
that steering knuckle is so cracked tho
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean by the knuckle is cracked. Can you elaborate?
@KCWhoa9 жыл бұрын
Turn the castle nut upside down. Don't beat your components, use a fork, they're stupid cheap.
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
yep that is another way to prevent the castle nut from getting mangled. I've always had bad luck with pickle forks so I've opted to use a ball joint separator as I usually don't ruin the boot on a ball joint using that.
@dunnriteauto97708 жыл бұрын
why are u beating the crap out of the nut just hit the spindle 😂😂😂😂😯😴
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+DUNN RITE I'm actually hitting the nut with not much force at all - done moreso to just loosen the tie rod from the knuckle. It was very stubborn and hitting the the knuckle wasn't quite enough to break it free. I do emphasize quite clearly in the video not to pound away at the nut. What I should've done was put a caption at the bottom of the screen to emphasize the fact that I'm not really pounding on that nut. I'll keep that in mind for next time.
@douglas747wct8 жыл бұрын
You lost me when you started pounding on the ball joints to break the connection. You have a ball joint separator, why didn't you use it on the tie rod/ UCA and save the whole process lots of unneeded hammering and cussing...? That tool is one of the most used of my general suspension tools, and not too pricey. Every DIYer should have one. Also, as per Honda shop manual, only use a rubber/ plastic mallet on the drive axle end so as not to potentially damage the wheel bearing from impact force. Otherwise, a good video.
@piercedasian8 жыл бұрын
+douglas747wct Sorry this wasn't my best video as it was actually a struggle to film hence why there are sections that should've been included in the video. The reason why you do not want to use a ball joint separator on the tie rod ends is b/c it isn't necessary. Tie rod ends are very easy to pop out by a few light smacks with a hammer (as exactly performed in my video). The issue when using a separator is that I've found the rubber grease boot tears far too easily (maybe my separator is too big) so rather than damaging the tie rod end boots I opt to give them a few smacks and they often come out with very minimal effort. The ball joint on the other hand I was pounding out b/c that's how you remove them and if you're in a pickle to get them back in a few carefully placed hits will also get them back in. NORMALLY I would use a ball joint press clamp to put them back in but with my luck when I was doing this vid it was damaged (the guy that used it before me screwed up the tool). However, the hammering method actually does work well and is definitely a suitable way to install a ball joint if you have no other option to get them in. The video looks like I'm hammering hard but I can assure that I'm a lot gentler than my video shots suggest. To be honest with you I think I dislike this video the most b/c it isn't completely representative of how I NORMALLY would present the fix. Thanks for that feedback nonetheless, I'm always looking to hear from others on how to improve things. Thanks for watching!
@eksine7 жыл бұрын
you explain things but don't actually show doing them, that really makes it less clear
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
sorry, this specific vid wasn't one of my better ones as i was the sole cameraman and I was struggling to find my tripod that day. Yes I would agree that I spoke about it but didn't show enough for those that can't visualize how it should go in. If I ever do a ball joint job again I am committed to remaking this vid to show all the detailed steps. My sincerest apologies.
@eksine7 жыл бұрын
piercedasian no worries man, you're doing a great job
@spider01516 жыл бұрын
owning a 2001 accord r u s t
@piercedasian6 жыл бұрын
more or less the same procedure for all accords.
@juzdoitbtcrandom37179 жыл бұрын
no point watching this guy skipping a lot of steps cant learn anything
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
jayr soriano My apologies Jayr - I agree that in this specific video I didn't show myself banging the ball joint in/out b/c I didn't have a helper to hold the camera while I was doing the work. Sucks when I can't quite author the video in the manner that I would for my others videos. Believe me when I say that I try my best to provide high quality content and admittedly this isn't anywhere near the quality of my other DIY vids. Sorry it wasn't up to your expectations.
@tonypagan74689 жыл бұрын
Worse teacher in my life
@piercedasian9 жыл бұрын
TONY PaGan then please feel free to not watch my video and find a better one.
@carlosecheverria2818 жыл бұрын
you talk a lot and do not teach anything
@piercedasian7 жыл бұрын
if that were true you have two options: 1. Don't watch my videos 2. come help me film and edit my videos and see if you can fare any better.
@carlosecheverria2818 жыл бұрын
you talk lot not teach anything
@willyrodriguez73186 ай бұрын
greetings friend! I would like to know what number is the largest socket you used to loosen the nut in the center of the brake disc. I want to do the same job for my 2000 Honda Accord, thank you!