Chrysler 200 - Front Lower Ball Joint

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8 ай бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I change out the front ball joint on a 2012 Chrysler 200. Easy Peasy!
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@josephchamberlain9129 8 ай бұрын

As an avid KZfaqr I can honestly say you are by far the most knowledgeable mechanic I have found. Real world experience and honest no nonsense approach. I enjoy every episode. Good photography and sound too.

@sandybarnes887 8 ай бұрын

You might like Ivan in Pine Hollow

@MakersEase 8 ай бұрын

Those two.. I agree 100%

@AFatherToTheFatherless 8 ай бұрын

You must've never heard of pine hollow Auto diagnostics. Now that guy is unsurpassed

@jamesofallthings3684 8 ай бұрын

Just say "as a douchebag" that goes for anyone that says "as a blah blah blah"

@kain0m 8 ай бұрын

@@AFatherToTheFatherlesseh, I don't know. Ivan is OK, but he often does a poor job because he rushes through. Eric is in another league.

@airmailman1971 8 ай бұрын

Eric, you are the ONLY one on the internet installing cotter pins correctly!!! I would expect nothing less from the car god. Thanks for another great video.

@coache1nine 8 ай бұрын

That's the way my grandpa showed me

@MrRunner 8 ай бұрын

OK, well, I learned on aircraft, so maybe it's different, but I was taught to fold both pins back into a castellation. I have a small soft chisel that 'I've had for 50 years that I use. Different strokes I guess.

@airmailman1971 8 ай бұрын

That's where I learned too, fixing jet aircraft. Today, it's published in AC 43.13-1B, available online in PDF format. I realize he's not working on an aircraft but it just makes sense for a professional to do the best job that he/she can. Eric is a professional.

@robbrobb2161 8 ай бұрын

Eric, this is like sitting down with an old friend and talking while the job is getting done. Thanks Robb

@rodrv6 8 ай бұрын

Another great video from SMA! As a 55 year aircraft technician, your installation of that cotter pin was a textbook example of a correct installation!! You are probably the only person I'd trust to work on my vehicles! I have a lift in my shop, and I do all of my own work.

@E99584 8 ай бұрын

Were you ever in the auto tech scene, or went straight to aircrafts?

@catjackson4293 8 ай бұрын

Completely agree. That's how I was taught to install it.

@rodrv6 8 ай бұрын

@@E99584 I was never a "professional" auto technician, but I've always worked on cars for family and friends since high school. I got a job as an aircraft technician when I was 20 years old at Delta. I did 33 years with them before retiring 11 years ago. I still take care of a few airplanes at the local airport.

@paulchavez9270 8 ай бұрын

I was taught the same way and never had any issues The whole point of a cotter pin is to keep the nut from coming off, so as long as it's in and bent,everything will be fine

@tetedur377 8 ай бұрын

@@E99584 I'm not him, but I went from aircraft repair in the Navy, to a DIY, to a 22-year career working on cars. In between times, I worked in aircraft manufacturing on the shop floor, and afterward, helping build aircraft for the Navy and Marine Corps as a white collar guy. I'm not sure why I'm telling you that, except that I'm old and I don't get out of the house much. Anyway, that's the way the Navy taught us to install cotter pins, and that's the way I did it as an auto mechanic. That the way I did it, so it must be the right way.

@seanward7676 8 ай бұрын

In case he goes to a car show...😂. Whenever I go to a car show, I'm always hunting for those Chrysler 200s. This remains my favorite KZfaq channel.

@shemp308 8 ай бұрын

Actually your way of bending the cotter pin is the way I was taught and the way I have done it for 40 years.

@peacefrog0521 8 ай бұрын

1:22 Terry Tate, Garage Linebacker: “You been Pickled, Baby! WOOOOOOOO!!!” 😂❤🎉

@jordanvargovich 8 ай бұрын

People who complain on here must be mentally damaged. I've seen nothing but top notch repair work on this channel every time. Also people do what makes u feel comfortable with repair as does Eric. Wish I lived close to this shop.

@mathmurdock 8 ай бұрын

Seeing heat being applied near that ball joint made me pucker so hard that I could cut a rebar in two back there 😁

@leetjn5663 8 ай бұрын

We've gone full circle. The first video I found of yours was when I was looking up how to do a Chrysler 200 front lower ball joint. Here we are 5 years later and I still watch everything you put out. You were a great find. Thanks for all the hard work putting these out over the years and helping so many people!

@moeman692001 8 ай бұрын

I came across that same video as well a few years ago to help me replace my 200's ball joint. How funny!

@petermoto409 8 ай бұрын

One of the most boring cars of the last 50 years, the Chrysler 200, produced one of the most entertaining videos. I literally LOL'd several times. Thank you for the fun content!

@davidgriffin14 8 ай бұрын

Good morning everyone.

@BRadWilson3 8 ай бұрын

Dog bark on point! Mrs. O probably shaking her head haha

@RobertBeck-pp2ru 2 ай бұрын

Careful and methodical. Not your first rodeo. Excellent workmanship.

@bobbywills9487 8 ай бұрын

I love when content creators troll the haters. I get a good laugh at watching folks lose their shift in the comment section.

@knobrush 8 ай бұрын

I love Sundays like this....got done with dinner and there's an SMA video to watch..followed up by a Neutral Drop video.

@starcarrier1874 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad SMA has the honesty to identify inferior products. With prices skyrocketing, I can’t afford to waste money on junk parts. Many of us have to keep our older vehicles on the road and safe. Thank you!

@charleskile3769 8 ай бұрын

Let's see... There was rust, Vic , the Dog, and a big hammer. YES PLEASE ! That's why you're my favorite.

@craig7818 8 ай бұрын

that cotter pin will win the car show

@robc5955 8 ай бұрын

It’s like listening to Ron Ananians twin who doubts himself, whereas old Ron, wow that guy sure loves Ron.

@dougstout3663 8 ай бұрын

I was out in your neck of the woods last week. I did you the solid favor of Not stoping in for a visit. Will be back that way next week, maybe I will have less restraint.

@riceburner4747 8 ай бұрын

😂🤣I'm 70 & have been bending cotter pins JUST LIKE YOU! U made that job look easy. I remember an episode where u said it's not expensive owning torches. I know absolutely NOTHING on burning, flames, etc. I'm embarrassed to say. Now, I'm just too damn old. Great video! 👍

@gregeconomeier1476 8 ай бұрын

Just turned 70 myself. Congratulations!

@anwalt693 8 ай бұрын

I was killed by cotter pin failure years ago. I'm 72 now.

@mikepetrimoulx933 8 ай бұрын

Never too old for fire, fire, fire 🔥, we add another candle 🕯️ every year for a reason 😂

@harrywalker968 8 ай бұрын

never too old to learn, welding is an easy skill to learn, its judgement. patience. oxy is expensive here in aus., like most things here.. highest taxed in the world..my mate is 75, knows nothing mechanical, or tools.. i got him into welding,, loves it.. you can build the world, with a grinder & welder.. i tell him, mechanics is just nuts & bolts.. machining, is another story..

@Larry-kh7rw 8 ай бұрын

A Sunday morning treat!!

@andrecampbell691 8 ай бұрын

Life is good, fresh ground coffee, and an SMA video. 😅

@jimandnena4 8 ай бұрын

We are a decade retired, but we still start our day at 6AM with a cup of coffee. Today, we enjoyed watching another great video while sipping our coffee from SMA cups!! Thank you and Mrs. O for great videos. jim and nena in Texas.

@Danzilly 8 ай бұрын

Eric is a surgeon with a torch!

@darkerbinding6933 8 ай бұрын

lol, "split pin reeeeee"... you often make me laugh. Thanks for the entertainment!

@markh.6687 8 ай бұрын

As a fully-qualified Internet Engineer, the fact that you bothered to actually re-install the cotter pin, let alone bend it so it doesn't fall out, is amazing in itself.

@orendadyer1434 8 ай бұрын

Another great morning to be sipping coffee and watch an SMA video... Hoorah❗🇺🇸

@chrisforker7487 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the “car show” comments in the videos! Cracks me up every time!

@mikedodane5841 8 ай бұрын

Remember, if you’re asking yourself if you’re in the groove that the groove is in the heart Thanks automotive bob villa!

@gravydog51 8 ай бұрын

Retired 40-year Honda tech here. That's the way Honda always installed the cotter pins, no argument there. Also, one thing I always liked to do was clean off the control arm and add a little grease where the boot contacts it because otherwise the boot is always rubbing on it dry as you steer.

@FaceInTheCrowd09 8 ай бұрын

Nothint better than waking up with a hangover to watch Mr. O use the dawg.

@jimburgess9205 8 ай бұрын

7 AM with a coffee and a cigar spending some time with Eric O, priceless! Thanks, SMA.

@franknewell7017 8 ай бұрын

I love that you use a torch to cut stuff. I would have used a grinder but, I don’t have a torch. 😂

@deniswauchope3788 13 күн бұрын

"If I can do it, you can do it." Well, I sure agree with the first part of that comment, but I'm not at all sure of the second part. But then, I'm now an old guy & I'd have to do this on my back in my driveway without the Big Dawg (or any other air tools,) so I reckon I'll have to get somebody a bit more flexible that has a lift (& maybe a smaller Dawg, lol.) That sure was an entertaining video!

@Yawwee 8 ай бұрын

That was a fairly easy ball joint to replace. Nice method to get it out and back in. Eric O.'s tips and tricks and Mee Maw special hints and procedures are such time savers !!!! Well done, sir !!!! Looking forward to the next job !!!! 🎖🏆🏅👍👍

@robertlacob8831 8 ай бұрын

SMA makes this Ball Joint replacement look real easy! No power tools really needed either.

@GeminiSeven43 8 ай бұрын

Once again you have proven that a torch can be a surgical instrument in the right hands. Great video and great cotter pin action...LOL

@novaka240 8 ай бұрын

I love that we got the super-enhanced zoomed in view of the cotter pin procedure!

@brianfarrellf3294 8 ай бұрын

Glad I'm not the only early bird on Sunday morning SmA later football

@crisprtalk6963 8 ай бұрын

That big dog SMA edition made it all childs play! BEast!

@patricksimmons7449 6 ай бұрын

that's the way, been doing them that way for years 😂

@isaacmorden7762 8 ай бұрын

Can’t believe you mixed those grease types! Ball joint is gonna fail next week now… ;) love your videos!!

@Dee12327 8 ай бұрын

I wish i had Erics torch skills. He’s a wizard with that thing.

@chrismccaskell7156 8 ай бұрын

I know you're a busy man and it takes time for your videos but they are the best on KZfaq. You're a hell of a teacher and I like your since of humor. Have a Great day Eric O.

@_zigzak 8 ай бұрын

A chrysler 200 that’s still on the road? Now that’s impressive

@jimrodgers3684 8 ай бұрын

Boy, that is one vocal cricket!

@SierraOne 8 ай бұрын

Always love removal of the castle nut and cotter pin in one operation, EPIC Transitions to 'leave a comment" also way cool Long Live Dr Eric O and SMA!

@steveherring8494 8 ай бұрын

mornin again eric from AZ

@roberthemmerly500 8 ай бұрын

I love your safety approved mushroomed pickle fork with matching safety eyelids 😂😂😂😂

@bradhall7855 8 ай бұрын

You are a surgeon with that fire wrench!! You make it all look so easy! Love your videos!

@robertdevlin4821 8 ай бұрын

That is the way we do all cotter pins in Army Aviation. I have thousands of hours flying helicopters with cotter pins installed that way!

@jack002tuber 8 ай бұрын

I approve your method of cotter pin install. It's how we were told to do it in the '70s

@randymccormack4259 8 ай бұрын

The dog kicking butt yet again.

@Darjan_Spasojevic 8 ай бұрын

Gotta put a rear end in a couch this weekend!😂

@stevemazzarella7212 8 ай бұрын

Hey that’s how I bend the cotter pin.. 35 years and today I found out I was wrong 😂

@ladgiezotyka9391 8 ай бұрын

By far the one of the best technicians out there. Explain step by step well and fun to watch. Very knowledgeable.

@ronaldbrosius7488 8 ай бұрын

Who care witch way a cotter pin goes in, as long as it keeps the nut from backing off, that's it's only job, well done Eric looks great as usual, keep up the Amazing work!!

@brianbanks3044 8 ай бұрын

that's a PERFECT cotter pin bend

@scottm344 8 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for another great video. Cant wait to see you cross that million sub mark. If we all just share with one person everytime we watch a video we could help him reach that 1 mill mark. Its totally free and a great way to show support. Just thought id throw that out there. Hope everyone has a great day

@stevenakn1 8 ай бұрын

When Mr. Cotter invented those that's how he wanted them done😊

@SilentServiceCode 8 ай бұрын

Spraypainted rust is always the sign of a high quality used car purchase

@billupstateny9151 8 ай бұрын

VIC loves to show off for the camera 🔔

@scottnusser6232 8 ай бұрын

That cotter pin 18:03 install is absolutely perfect😂 Just how it's done, anybody says different don't wrench for a livin. Good show as usual! Gotta get me a dog😂

@harrywalker968 8 ай бұрын

i beg to differ, dissagree, & educate you.. for a start.. its a split pin, a cotter pin is solid, with a nut & a flat locater. ever had a push bike.??.. as to the install of the said split pin,, no one cares, so long as it dont come out.. ausie.. i know you drive on the wrong side of the road, in protest, but, why change the name of a split pin..??.. i tried to become a resident of the u.s., seeing i like the attitude you have, but, you still remember the tea party, im british.. with 5 american vehicles. .pine gap, is our area 52..

@surewhynot6259 8 ай бұрын

@@harrywalker968 Geez, I would think you would know how to spell and punctuate better.

@scottnusser6232 8 ай бұрын

@@harrywalker968 my ancestors came to America in the 1600's part American Indian also, then they proceeded to kick your Limey butts😄so I don't know how Aussie comes into it. Been wrenchin for 45+ yrs. and surely don't care what you think a COTTER pin is. I can read that my box of COTTER pins and guess what? It says COTTER pins right on it!. And that's how they're installed know it all,

@davebarcus7118 6 ай бұрын

@@harrywalker968 Just so YOU can be educated, in the US, a split pin IS called a cotter pin or a cotter key. It is different in the UK and its possessions, such as Australia.

@joejohnson7097 8 ай бұрын

For your area that ball joint came out easily. The cotter pin is the right way to do it. Thanks for the video

@trangia12 8 ай бұрын

Napa needs to listen to you because we sure do.

@jimlefor9851 8 ай бұрын

That’s the same way I’ve done my cotter pins for over 30 years, never had a problem with a single one.

@watlinsd 8 ай бұрын

That was the best cotter pin smash ever!

@curtisroberts9137 8 ай бұрын

Amazing how fast that rusty BJ came out with the special edition air hammer. BEAUTIFUL!

@ejwxb2561 8 ай бұрын

Aces Eric! I have been watching all your videos for more than a year and have never seen you do anything that I would call into question. Sorry if you get negative feedback from the armchair experts who sit on their fat asses and look for something to nit pick. I have learned so much here as I'm sure many others have. Hope you never tire of taking us along!

@andrewbarrios2367 8 ай бұрын

Eric, that’s how I was taught to install cotter pins, keep up the great content

@michaelskinner896 8 ай бұрын

Nice work Eric. It's good to see the Big Dawg is still takin' care of bidness.

@dadgarage7966 8 ай бұрын

Stubby air hammers are just palm ticklers. A long-stroke beast like that is mandatory in the northern U.S. and Canada. It's a pneumatic torch.

@stevew9563 8 ай бұрын

I need a T-Shirt!! "Youve Been Pickled!!!"

@philmccuen 8 ай бұрын

Read your comment just as he yelled that. Hope you have a great day!

@mr_b22 2 ай бұрын

I did all my cotter pins that very same way for over 40 years.

@user-fr2ze9su4j 8 ай бұрын

Damn that was the easiest ball joint job I've ever seen in the quickest😅😅😅👍👍👍✌️

@dennissmith8199 8 ай бұрын

Eric, you apply cotter pins exactly as I was taught over 50 years ago. Ignore the haters that pick at something as inconsequential as how one bends a cotter pin. Has anyone ever been killed because a cotter pint was bent improperly and fell out? Unless you can show me the proof, shut up about it. Great video as usual for my Sunday entertainment.

@Mike_Engel 8 ай бұрын

Screw you haters.. Eric Knows his job better than 95% of you clowns.. But love the way he does it his way!!!! THANKS ERIC O.

@Todd66 8 ай бұрын

I love this channel. Not sure if my favorite parts are the techniques, the tools, the humor….no, it’s how E likes to trigger viewers. I freaking love it. Cracks me up every time. Luv me sum SMA❤

@rickshipley7872 8 ай бұрын

Lol! I've been doing cotter pins like that for 50 years! I learned it from a Navy machinest. PS: never had 1 problem. I thoroughly enjoy your background chatter!

@russdavis1960 8 ай бұрын

Looks like 'The Dawg' made short work of the removal and installation. Nicely done!!!

@davidzelkowski9948 8 ай бұрын

Your cotter pin install is exactly how I do it. I am proud to say that!😊

@harrywalker968 8 ай бұрын

i use nails., rusty nails, bent, non gal.. fencing wire.. welding rods.. not realy.. ausie..

@jameslovitt994 8 ай бұрын

Sitting here trying to remember the last time I did ball joints on anything.. it was back in the 90's, and it was most definitely GM (damn rivets, lower ball joints on a '86 Cutlass)

@trotva 8 ай бұрын

Gotta love the comment , " in case they are going to a car show " !!!!

@MRrwmac 8 ай бұрын

And a nother one..hits the road….(haha.. you thought I was gonna say something else didn’t ya)! Thanks Eric.

@paulgibson490 8 ай бұрын

Good cotter pin installation the right way to do it 👍

@BobSakamoto 8 ай бұрын

I'm usually here raving about your work, but this time I'm goiing to be that guy with a comment. The mushroom on that first pickle fork! Scary, dress that thing up. And no safety glasses! I saw a guy lose an eye when a piece broke off from a mushroomed punch.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 8 ай бұрын

Good video and repair as always Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@shboul 8 ай бұрын

here we go again boys!

@mikechiodetti4482 8 ай бұрын

Nice work Mr. O. I like the "SMA EDITION" of "THE DOG!"

@DavidStriker 5 ай бұрын

Funny thing is brother i watched a video on this you made from 6 years ago lmao and commented on it . I had to refresh myself from doing a ton of other work than just mechanic work . Don't feel bad we all forget things we havent done in while .

@MyDyerMaker 8 ай бұрын

Hey Eric O, I drove through Main St in Ovoca earlier this week. I appreciated all the American flags. Beautiful town.

@user-ix8ki9lc2q 8 ай бұрын

Someone's favorite air chisel/hammer getting the work done

@mikebeson3866 8 ай бұрын

I am so HAPPY.....NO, let's say I am THRILLED...... the cricket has made an appearance and is back in the videos!

@3wheelmaniac 8 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, just wanted to say I bought a pair of the Astro led light sticks because of you. Love them! Nice to have a mechanic I can trust and learn from. You always give me confidence to tackle my projects.

@NWA320DRVR 8 ай бұрын

Same. Bought two for myself and one for a gift.

@Blake_the_Drake 8 ай бұрын

I have bought so many tools from his videos and recommendation, makes life 1000x easier.

@IronRiviera 8 ай бұрын

I did as well. Those lights are built well and the magnets are many and strong.

@throttlethumb150 8 ай бұрын

I have bought many tools because of this channel also from Astro not to mention some other useful to by various brands.

@GeminiSeven43 8 ай бұрын

Same here and I also bought the Snap on Needle Nose Pliers that have three adjustments, are Heavy Duty and ROCK!!!!! Thanks Eric

@cuebuilder969 8 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure Napa's suspension parts used to be made by Moog and were good quality parts. I know there Napa gold filters are made by Wix, unless they changed that too. Anything to save a penny, doesn't matter if it's safe or not. Astro should offer that air hammer to the public. Your video's alone would sell 1000 of them. As always, good video.

@tarap5618 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the PSA about NAPA blue Mavotech products!! 👍👍

@johnbeckett2624 8 ай бұрын

That's how I have always fitted my cotter pins, split pins here in the UK, been a mechanic for few years but I learn a little something every time I watch you, thanks.