Chevy Tahoe: Upper Control Arm And A Press In Lower Ball Joint

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9 ай бұрын

In a previous video • '14 Tahoe "Service Sus... we repaired the "service suspension system" light on this '14 Tahoe so now we have to fix a few other issues with it. The front right ball joints are loose and need to be replaced. Upper control arm, cam bolts and pressing in a new lower should take care of it.
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@zeff1015 9 ай бұрын

Perfectly engineered to have just enough room to need to remove the engine to change a headlight bulb.... Great work as always Mr. O

@chrishartley1210 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like my little Ford Ka. Just 2 nuts and a bolt to remove the front strut but have to remove the bumper and wing to get enough room to change the headlight bulb.

@davidhoman3807 9 ай бұрын

Or maybe GM just got lucky.

@CrimeVid 9 ай бұрын

A friend owned a motor bike that you had to remove the whole fairing on, to change the headlight bulb, and by heck we tried !

@NoName-jr2eo 9 ай бұрын

😂😂 How right you are!!!

@dmaster92289 9 ай бұрын

@@chrishartley1210Sounds like my 2010 Chevy Malibu lol.

@guyfawkes4828 9 ай бұрын

Have been a huge fan of Eric o for years . As a dyi mechanic I absolutely love the educational point in these videos that Eric makes . Unfortunately my wife can understand why I watch them but after a few videos she watched with me she is hooked . Really loves when Mrs o is in the video giving her insight into what her husband is doing. Hoping to see a few videos explaining how to properly use a scanner . Having a hard time understanding what exactly is being done and why and how you choose the way look at it . Scanners are very confusing with so many functions. Keep the videos coming Mr o . Cant believe I have been watching for years still the best on KZfaq.

@matthewmahoney6018 8 ай бұрын

I found it interesting that a 3 or 4 hundred pound person in the vehicle changes the alignment. I never thought about it but makes sense. Good job.

@titaniumman_22 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate you for appreciating each other and I certainly appreciate this video! 🇺🇸

@TorqueTestChannel 9 ай бұрын

Mr. Thor will make 'er stuck no more

@donakahorse 9 ай бұрын

there is no human problem that cannot be solved with the proper application of Thor and Big Nasty.

@areuaware6842 9 ай бұрын

I started using marine grease as my preferred chassis grease 20 years ago when I lived very close to the ocean and found it vastly superior to other types of grease. Super sticky and waterproof!

@shaneharrison4775 8 ай бұрын

Still Here Just had to feed our kitties, Kitzy(momma) Sox, Smokey, and Creamcycle our little light orange Tomcat.

@davidzelkowski9948 9 ай бұрын

It's amazing all the problems you run into and solve during the job. Even swapping the grease fittings around so they align properly.

@throttlebottle5906 9 ай бұрын

as opposed to snapping it off and sending it as is? 🤣🤣 I say that jokingly here, but seen it before!

@DIYDaveOK 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see a pro like Eric use a little "leverage" to open up a space for something like the bracket for that control arm...makes me feel better about when I have to do it LOL. Thanks as always, Eric!!

@IBM29 9 ай бұрын

Adding several layers of Teflon tape to the grease fitting threads can often get the orientation where it needs to be.

@richardsmith2721 9 ай бұрын

Watching Ray's channel is only useful if I'm working on a car I don't drive in the winter. Your channel is very helpful preparing me to work on a winter car. I don't even think Ray has a torch. If he does, I can't remember seeing him use it.

@joshua_lee732 9 ай бұрын

He uses it very sparingly as the touch can do more harm than good.

@Slicerwizard 9 ай бұрын

He uses his torch as required. Plenty of videos with him torching away, especially exhaust work and broken bolt removal.

@richardsmith2721 9 ай бұрын

@@Slicerwizard My point was that he rarely needs to use a torch and Eric uses one daily. Also, I don't always see Ray using much brake lube other than on the pins. That wouldn't work in the salt belt. I'd rather watch Eric do a brake job because we live in a similar climate.

@quietsignal 9 ай бұрын

This vid was a complete front end tutorial.

@chuckiedimes1466 9 ай бұрын

Back when I worked on my Astro Van out in the driveway, the neighbor would take care to keep his kids inside so as not to hear my swearin and cussin. It was bad, I have to admit. Then I got rid of the Astro and bought a Dodge Caravan, which changed my attitude completely. No more bad language. Watching you deal with those adjustment cams reminded me of the stupidity of GM's engineering, and leaves me wondering why you seem to trash-talk Chrysler products. Nonetheless, you're still my favorite online mechanic, and it's a pleasure to watch you work.

@UNEEK_LOGIK 9 ай бұрын

Everyone loves your channel cause it’s like the modern day Mr. Roger’s, but with automotive even better!

@klystron1 9 ай бұрын

We appreciate the effort you put into making these videos, Dr O.

@kittty2005 9 ай бұрын

Of course we're watching you ,you're the funniest mechanic on KZfaq. ROFL

@massonionAmonday 9 ай бұрын

I wish I could have had you as a coworker/leader in the shop I just left. I am walking away from the dealership, never really had the chance to go any further than an oil changer despite all I had to offer. It boiled down to toxic work culture of the dealership and the greedy, jealous, insecure men that filled the service bays. Always heard independent shops are different but was always drawn to the flair of being a name branded service tech… boy oh boy hindsight is humbling. Eric thanks for inspiring a lot of us, thanks for all the laughs, oh and I actually liked the chicken thigh, salad, and salt potatoes dinner you shared on your after hours channel. Take care and brush ya hair bro

@Look_What_I_Did 9 ай бұрын

You sound like that guy... I bet they are grateful to be rid of you.

@Motor-City-Mike 9 ай бұрын

You'll learn to be three times the technician at an independent shop than you will at a dealership. At an independent, there are no two jobs exactly the same, every brand comes in the door, and you'll see how different companies engineer the same ass,y. I left the trade, got too old to be a heavy mechanic, and don't like the light work, so I changed trades to a machinist. I had a Turbo Diesel start to use water, dribble coolant out the tailpipe, and steam out the exhaust. I had hit the radiator on the way to work one morning, passing over a deer carcass, I felt up underneath and didn't realize the leak was so bad (it was dark, on a gravel shoulder), so it got hot enough to turn the temp light on. Sent it to the dealer I bought it from, thinking blown head gasket, or cracked head (aluminum) at worst. Already long story short, they tell me it needs a long block - $8600 out the door. I asked where the steam/water out the tailpipe was coming from, they told me three techs discussed it, and DECIDED it cracked the shortblock. I had it towed home, diagnosed it myself in under 1/2 hr, and replaced the heat damaged EGR cooler for $240. That dealership lost my car business and my repair business because they couldn't/didn't diagnose the actual problem, just figured they'd hit me for $8600, diagnosed nothing, and still charged an hr for diagnostics. They'll lose more than that from now on. Go work for an independent, learn to be a REAL technician, not a parts changer.

@N-wordScissorhands 9 ай бұрын

I’ve only ever worked for independent shops, and I’ve seen good and bad. I think mostly pretty good, granted I was a smartass teenager who didn’t know squat about life. I was humbled and put in my place a few times, and I think sometimes older guys being fed up with your shit can be mistaken for insecurity. I don’t know how old you are but there’s good and bad on both sides. I said what I said because of the amount of work we would get from dealers who were basically outsourcing their work to us.

@massonionAmonday 9 ай бұрын

@@Look_What_I_Did I sound like that guy because I wish there were more Eric’s in this POS industry filled with… you guessed it, techs like yourself? We can go head to head little pooch… and I’m talking out put, quality of work, attention to detail and last but not least showing up on time… all the qualities a REAL MENTOR/trainer wants in his mentee. So yeah little guy I am THAT GUY

@jamesbizelli8568 9 ай бұрын

@@Look_What_I_Did well that was ignorant as hell. He sounds like a good guy to me. You sound offended, so……

@Sep7emberSun 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your time and effort making these videos. I am always waiting for the next one...

@stewart4711 9 ай бұрын

the intro is the best chevy thunder

@rayeddy528 9 ай бұрын

Great job! 43 years as field mechanic on a coal strip mines and Never Seize is my best friend!!! Helps the next tech to remove the fastener, who will more than likely be me !! God bless you and your family!!!!! Eddy

@jimandnena4 9 ай бұрын

Watching a KZfaq channel of a pure professional is so relaxing. Thank you and Mrs. O for all the knowledge and entertainment.

@Notaslave1961 Ай бұрын

Mechanic with skills and personality!

@markroper9269 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you two appreciating each other.....thing of beauty!

@WilliamMulligan 9 ай бұрын

Your videography is most excellent. Far superior to wobblecam that some people use.

@Look_What_I_Did 9 ай бұрын

It's called a tripod.

@WilliamMulligan 9 ай бұрын

@@Look_What_I_Did We don't have tripods in the UK, we just rely on our butler to hold the camera steady

@berrywin 9 ай бұрын

Lol! @@WilliamMulligan

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

Great work As always Eric O 46:58 @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@user-vu7yt8pm4p 9 ай бұрын

Eric, you're the best with lighting and camera angles! You put the other guys to shame.

@SteveDallas12 9 ай бұрын

Of course, we’re still watching

@Todd66 9 ай бұрын

Best diagnostic skills, best segways on KZfaq annnndddd….freaking movie quotes!!! Tell me this is not the best channel on KZfaq!! Luv me sum SMA videos

@gourmetmess 9 ай бұрын

You ARE a Surgeon......a Rocket Surgeon!!!

@danlemke6407 9 ай бұрын

For a second there, I thought you were gonna go all Bob Ross on us...

@faxmen09 9 ай бұрын

Among other things, I learned Panther pee = Kroil or any penetrating oil, I suppose. Interesting about the alignment. Did not realize driver heft could make that much difference. Another job well done by Eric O.

@db799 9 ай бұрын

"Mouse Milk" was an actual brand of penetrating oil.

@troubleis5271 9 ай бұрын

ok, so who else wants to admit to saying Yes out loud when Mr O asked " is anybody still watching".....

@dougbourdo2589 4 ай бұрын

Glad to see the use of eye & hearing protection.

@amdstrollo3074 9 ай бұрын

Recommend this customer get this thing fluid filmed!!

@indyguy3400 9 ай бұрын

That greasy wax under coating gm used was garbage. I'm glad I'm lucky enough to have a winter beater to drive than my truck.

@martijn-vels 9 ай бұрын

Every video that brings out The Dog is good video 🎉😂

@carsonwashburn1 9 ай бұрын

"Couldn't do it without ya." Thanks Eric for always making us feel welcome. Love your videos.

@stevennederhiser7125 9 ай бұрын

Today's lesson involved clocking the grease zerks to the ball joints. Thanks Eric!

@meyertkg 9 ай бұрын

Really like drinking my morning coffee and watching you work.

@andyZ3500s 9 ай бұрын

Mr. And Mrs. O, I came across your channel as I am working on cars again. South Main Auto has quickly become my favorite automotive channel. Your channel is both educational and entertaining as well. Thanks for all the time you spend making these videos for us.

@SouthMainAuto 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@rjb6327 9 ай бұрын

Missed our daily fix of Mrs. O., because it's always nice to see Mrs, O.. 😊 "Trust me." How many mechanics have said that. 🤔🤨 Oh yes. Good job. Good video. 😁

@arthursemington9372 9 ай бұрын

It cracks me up how little u care bout passers by, honking at u." Hey its that guy". Classic Eric O

@Larry-4-707 6 ай бұрын

Hey Eric you are one hell of a teacher and a pleasure to watch when you have the right tools you can do anyrthing.

@Redial2416 9 ай бұрын

Eric you are always a joy to watch. A master mechanic with a great personality. Trust me when I say if I am working on my own stuff before it is done all my neighbors know about it.😊. Keep those videos coming.

@philmerrifield1163 9 ай бұрын

As my dear old dad used to say: slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Sometimes you have to slow down to go fast. What it means is if you rush you make mistakes great video Mr O.

@user-xl5np5dp8n 9 ай бұрын

Flat washer on the zert fitting. Had to do that a few times. Love your editorials on specific part lines.

@jamesbruno5896 9 ай бұрын

Wow early am Chevy thunder, thanks Eric!

@lloydrodriguez9997 9 ай бұрын

I’m humbled by your patience, I would have had wrenches flyin and swear words bouncing off the walls!

@orionwarren4244 9 ай бұрын

You need 'the 'dawg' music when you bring out the Dawg. Just like the 'No access' tone you use for Brake Clean, Eric! 🤣

@2491kridge 9 ай бұрын

When you said he’s never had an alignment I was getting ready to correct you until you clarified your statement 😂. I’ll have customers come in with 200k miles for an alignment and they’ve still got those factory tabs in there lol. One of the easiest styles of camber caster and people still won’t touch it

@njb7209 9 ай бұрын

Telescoping magnet will help save your back!❤

@scotts9476 7 ай бұрын

Is no one going to comment on the alignment story for the “sturdy gal?” That’s the best part of the whole video.

@jaywendelin2728 8 ай бұрын

11:21 hey Eric! Love the show. I’m not a mechanic nor pretend to be. Not sure why I watch these videos other than entertainment and to learn! You should add some of your catch phrases to your sweat shirts! Like little fella or there’s your problem lady! Those need to be on the shirts! Keep up the good work!

@dustcommander100 9 ай бұрын

The "O Team" for the win! Great to see how you approach rusty frozen stuff in such a practical way. And win!

@stevenrobinson2381 8 ай бұрын

"Don't spoil it-Kroil it" ! Good stuff there Maynard.

@kennash5719 9 ай бұрын

Eric, your alignment story reminds me of a customer we had who was 500 pounds, We had to fill the drivers area of his Mercedes with all the brake rotors and drums we had on our parts shelves prior to doing the alignment

@FarleyMan151 8 ай бұрын

I moved to Fl from Ct in 1983. I bought a brand new 2002 Tundra on Dec 3, 2001 and drove it for 20 yrs. It had zero rust. I could easily remove any bolt, anywhere on that truck after 20yrs and it would come right out. I hate new england for so many reasons.

@marccarrier9589 Ай бұрын

Those ball joint kits you used are awesome! I've used them also they're a high-quality product for sure. It's sad the after market distributes lesser quality products like they do when there's good products like that.

@Wrenchingdaily 9 ай бұрын

Perfect timing. Need something to entertain me during the last hour of my shift. Keep’em coming Eric.

@jimsherman2477 9 ай бұрын

One may want to tighten the grease fitting into the ball joint and mark where it ends up. Remove fitting and install ball joint accordingly.

@dadgarage7966 9 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@SLDave 8 ай бұрын

Exactly

@codybroken 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy and appreciate how you and The Mrs. appreciate each other.

@tomctutor 9 ай бұрын

I'm always amazed at how smoothly these jobs go, with both finesse and brute ugger-dugger force involved in the shop. For the home mechanic it may well be wise to have the same kit as EricO here before you even attempt control-arm &/or ball-joint replacement. 🛠🤔

@2nickles647 9 ай бұрын

I had to buy some of the tools Mr. O has. Thor was a excellent investment. The ball joint press is indeed a good investment. Over the years ive accumulated various tools. Im a DYI mechanic. A few years ago. I tore down my daughters 3/4 ton truck and also dropped the front diff.

@peterwill3699 9 ай бұрын

Hi,why did you drop the front differential?

@briandeschene8424 9 ай бұрын

@@2nickles647 DYI: Do Yourself In DIY: Do It Yourself ;-)

@cypeman8037 9 ай бұрын

The magic of editting.

@ahmadghosheh3104 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I have all this stuff, minus Thor, got Milwaukee Big Mama though 😂. However, engineers are very creative on how they hide or tuck shit. Very difficult to press out some Honda parts because a little 1/4" lip they added, got to be very creative with the tools.

@Art-jw8ho 9 ай бұрын

I think kroil should be the new sma sponsor. It’s like a non stop commercial 😅

@kaafromoz 9 ай бұрын

As always professionally performed and expertly repaired, thanks Eric another great informative video, it's always a pleasure to watch you do your magic. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖

@donmcconnery5080 9 ай бұрын

Never get tired of watching a job done with knowledge and pride. Just a joy to watch and learn!

@scottnusser6232 9 ай бұрын

Got the exact same job tomorrow on a Yukon at my shop. Removed cam bolts before I left tonight. Very rusty but they did come out, thank God❤. Good show as usual. Glad you mentioned how customer weight is such s factor on alignment. Always tricky asking about primary driver size😅.

@NikMitchell 9 ай бұрын

After doing a full suspension replacement on my 01 Silverado without air tools (and watching you do this job with them), I'm firmly convinced I never want to do that job again without them. That said, I'm in the south - so who knows. Nice work keeping the strut in there, btw!

@Danzilly 9 ай бұрын

Morning Eric! Thanks for showing us what you fight with on a daily basis!

@ronaldchurch6356 9 ай бұрын

I missed you putting the wheel bearing washer on.

@ronaldchurch6356 9 ай бұрын

I finally seen it.

@ecleveland1 9 ай бұрын

Whole lot of Astro Tools used for this project. I’ll have to look up the press kit, I just might have to pick one up.

@martyb4815 9 ай бұрын

Instructions say to lift the vehicle to adjust the camber/caster to take the weight off those pins. Told the kid to do that before he started my alignment, he didn't listen and popped it right out. I was pissed! They were going to charge me to put it in and weld it. Why are you going to charge me when you're the one who broke it?. Never the less to it home replaced the loose and missing ones with MOOG PINS & welded them all in. Haven't had any problems since.

@ScottytheSatanist666 9 ай бұрын

Love how my guy has videos uploaded to watch before work man! You da man Eric O!

@cliffordsandefur8982 9 ай бұрын

Boy, I used to wish I could sang, but now I wish you could 😂😂😂.

@firstnamelastname-fo4fq 9 ай бұрын

Dude you are a machine that kicks the ass of the corporate machines that built these machines. Sincerely Fond owner of a GM

@deegwar 9 ай бұрын

I need a big dog, my go to is a bigger hammer. That sir, is a very large hammer! As always I am both educated and entertained, Thankyou, Mr O!

@michaelsnively3621 9 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the more entertaining and informative channels on the youtubes...

@thomasitta 9 ай бұрын

Hey its that guy

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 9 ай бұрын

In my garage, that S-shaped green metal piece used to suspend a caliper is called a hooker. 😂

@KrisMichaud-ov5wl 9 ай бұрын

i fix quite a few on pickup trucks that push snow in winter, quite the job

@markjoppa-id5kk 9 ай бұрын

You put the rubber cap on the grease fitting do the customer can take his Yukon to the car show. 😂😂

@omaristephens2143 9 ай бұрын

Haven't even started the video yet. Saw the thumbnail and thought "nice of Eric O's helper to lend a hand" before my brain caught up 😂😂😂

@AntonioClaudioMichael 9 ай бұрын

I just did Both upper and lower control arms and ball joints new torsion keys and locks torsion bars and complete Kryptonite Steering Kit for a customer on his 2005 Chevy 2500Hd was a fun job 9:00 was a pain Eric O chevy bolt on cv axles are so much easier to deal with then Toyota Snap ring lock in axles @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@dfb1111 9 ай бұрын

The only thing more frustrating than installing "professional" parts that last 3 months or so, is getting them from a vendor that always want to fight about taking them back. Lately I believe the quality of many manufacturers parts has changed wildly as they have been sourcing their stuff from different suppliers......every day is a new and exciting battle.

@abarguy 9 ай бұрын

Yup, I’m still watching! I tend to like watching the troubleshooting vids more but don’t sell your parts replacement vids short. I’ve done my own work, several cars and family cars for several decades and feel every part of what you are demonstrating here. From breaking joints lose to upper bushing preload, trying to avoid taking things apart if I can to decent “panther piss” brands. Trust me when I say “I appreciate you!” 😉

@davidlongman2341 9 ай бұрын

Doing repairs with the book in your hand always leads to panic. Doing it properly and using experience is golden. Knowing what to actually do, beyond what the book says gets the job done in the real world. Manuals never deal with rusty or broken or bent or missing. What saves the day is experience, and the confidence and fluency that comes with it. Also understanding that sometimes bits break beyond the job that you are doing and you have to deal with that too.

@dans_Learning_Curve 9 ай бұрын

Video fit together well! Congratulations on the 825K subscribers! 😁

@toenails. 9 ай бұрын

I love the cracks you take at GM. Boy do they deserve all of it.

@williamsorrels Ай бұрын

Back in the 60s on grease zerts that faced the wrong way, i would wrap an appropriate length of 12-16g copper wire around the zert then tighten it down "to factory specs" until it was facing to Where I could easily get the grease gun on the nipple of the zert, never had a comeback Worked on one other schetchy tightening bolts and nuts. The Old Guy

@kvn4 9 ай бұрын

Thank You for the TTX tip.

@dhallen100 9 ай бұрын

Big Nasty needs his theme music back 😂

@Garth2011 9 ай бұрын

Great Job...no collateral damage to neighboring parts, hoses, clamps, plastics etc. It would appear those TTX Mevotech have a higher quality than the OEM parts by much and a slightly lower cost.

@1969camaro 9 ай бұрын

Best Mechanic ever💪🏻

@GarnConstructionInc 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Eric! The ability to throttle how much stress something will tolerate in a time is money situation is on display. The ability to see the adjuster acting like a clamp wedge keeps parts and tools from moving at higher velocity then necessary. Not surprising that your behind when your doing what you gotta do!

@edchenal821 9 ай бұрын

I hope you have a good Labor Day.

@Brindle_Boxer 9 ай бұрын

You mentioned you don’t like never seize. I know it’s messy. Does it also not work in your area? Not worth the mess? I figured you would love it.

@USAF99 8 ай бұрын

You're about the only other person I would trust to work on my stuff- little things like the grease zerk pointed in an accessible orientation are the details that matter.

@richardsmith2721 9 ай бұрын

The Blue Super Moon woke me up at 4 am this morning. Wow, was that bright!

@LAactor 9 ай бұрын

HEY it's that guy! IMMEDIATE thumbs up! :D haha. And with all that anti sneeze, this might be a DIYer/shade tree one. That sway bar linkage looks pretty fresh too.