Ford Escape: Lower Ball Joints

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I show the process I use to replace the lower ball joints in a Ford Escape.
TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
*Astro 78807 5-Piece Pickle Fork Ball Joint Separator Set: amzn.to/2TKs5N1
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*LCAT6803 Lower Control Arm Tool: amzn.to/2DYCCzv
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@SouthMainAuto 5 жыл бұрын

TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO: *Astro 78807 5-Piece Pickle Fork Ball Joint Separator Set: amzn.to/2TKs5N1 *Astro 7897 Ball Joint Service Tool Kit and Master Adapter Set: amzn.to/2DYCqjL *Astro 9401 10-Piece Snap Ring Pliers Set: amzn.to/2ByAkER *LCAT6803 Lower Control Arm Tool: amzn.to/2DYCCzv

@clevelandmaker386 5 жыл бұрын

Hannah hit em with the brake clean baby!

@dmayse1000 5 жыл бұрын

for ur answer on the emery cloth question the term "emery" comes from the type of rock used as the abrasive they glued to the cloth thus making it emery cloth

@richardtidd2738 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric and Hannah, Bought whole arm on Ebay with greaseable ball joint for $40, your videos keep my rides going, thank you

@kevinanglin678 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric O. is the Harbor Freight impact any good? I am thinking about getting one for the house and wondering if they are worth the price.

@CubasAutomotive 5 жыл бұрын

@@kevinanglin678 the Earthquake has been going strong, I would like to say 1 yr and then some. He has mentioned he digs it in other videos.

@malcolmyoung7866 5 жыл бұрын

You can NEVER have enough ball joint videos.....

@stevewhitt9109 Ай бұрын

My wife helps me also. One time, she even let me rebuild her carb on her kitchen table when it was freezing outside. Now that is true love :)

@rrmech11 5 жыл бұрын

The famous double pickle without the classic reach around. Excellent move.😆😆😆

@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a Mortal Kombat move

@LAactor 3 жыл бұрын

@@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything or someyhing off the hub type sites online..

@justhes 5 жыл бұрын

Best pun ever! "You can clean emery-thing you can think of."

@gweedomurray9923 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love a guy who uses "antisneez"; makes subsequent disassembly easier.

@samsquires2877 5 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t matter what the video is about I always watch SMA videos.

@markwheeler202 4 жыл бұрын

Engrave your old pickle forks with "SMA" and auction them off as memorabilia, Eric!

@kmweek Жыл бұрын

Love the camera show of the new part at the end. Great camera work mrs. G.

@armchairgeneralissimo 29 күн бұрын

Thanks Eric, I was in the middle of changing the lower control arms on a Focus and got stuck at the pinch bolt. I sure felt stupid after about 10 minutes of hammering when I saw all it took was a good blast from an impact. Also I used your paper towel trick to make a 22mm wrench fit on a 21mm nut for the first time, that saved me a trip to the tool shop.

@jasoncassidy2517 5 жыл бұрын

The ol double pickle, my moms favorite move

@canlasbaseball 3 ай бұрын

Damn son

@beardoog1 5 жыл бұрын

You need to hide a can of brake clean in the back ground dressed up like a where's waldo. Keep us busy looking for it....love your videos...

@ToXSicK1340 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha.... That's a Funny, But Great idea.

@DiamondMaker69 5 жыл бұрын

It's nice to know Hanna is back helping.

@kevinday4474 5 жыл бұрын

Found myself moving out of the way when you were swinging the big hammer. Felt like I was there.

@Blumx1 5 жыл бұрын

I am impressed how you change a ball joint without swearing - I can never do it :)

@sierravortec2629 5 жыл бұрын

Keith Sherry I’m impressed he does any repair without swearing or throwing tools.

@edwardsgarage7427 5 жыл бұрын

I think Eric edits out the swearing and throwing tools and kicking buckets around 😂

@Jonhenrysneip 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@alejandradenizphotography 5 жыл бұрын

never enough ball joint and brake job videos ! keep em comin’ Eric! 👍🏼

@christopherrogers008 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this as I have a Mazda tribute. I need to replace my ball joints. But now I worked out where I went wrong. I just learned something. I didn't know to press them out from the top not the bottom. 😱

@j.markkrzystofiak9907 2 жыл бұрын

Fancy green color to improve your quarter mile times! Great video as always fella!

@SaltyTubers 5 жыл бұрын

Are we not talking about that candy dish of a brake rotor? Assuming customer said ... just fix the part that will kill me this week, next week I'll worry about the rest of it. Great video Mr. O and Hanner!!

@ChrisSmith-gr1nc 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool SMA placement at the end. For some reason I want SMA hubs. 😆

@fuckjewtube69 5 жыл бұрын

I have broken that lower bolt one time. I heat them every time now. It was real fun drilling it out with Walmart drill bits.

@minerojek9297 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Shows start to finish. A lot of how to videos show partial or completion and they go over what they did.

@BruceLyeg 5 жыл бұрын

The green boot and zerk cover be stylin'

@petemiller5813 5 жыл бұрын

It's cool to see how much Hannah's knowledge has grown since she has been working with you. You are a great mentor, as she is a great student.

@brianburns7211 5 жыл бұрын

Pete Miller Maybe she can make a few extra buck doing a brake job on some doctor’s BMW, after she finishes nursing school.

@crisprtalk6963 5 жыл бұрын

never get tired of the nuts and bolts stuff.

@mynock250 5 жыл бұрын

Another relaxing video of Mr O hammering on a Ford.

@greggfuller2220 Жыл бұрын

You da man! Thank you for all your educational value throughout all these videos I feel like a certified KZfaq mechanic after watching a series of your videos!

@peterg3661 5 жыл бұрын

Thought miss Hannah was challenging you then when she said she could do better lol. Nice to see her back on you tube

@bigclivedotcom 5 жыл бұрын

I like the sandpaper flap trick. I'll have to make one of those.

@danielvaldezaguirre 5 жыл бұрын

Undisputable KZfaq's brake and ball joint authority! Monday morning ain't that bad with a fresh SMA vijayo!

@kboomarangfinch167 5 жыл бұрын

Jebediah Emery would be so proud to know that he was immortalized in a SMA video, if he could get his mind around the whole concept of videos, awesome Mr O and Miss H.

@01FozzyS 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Hannah was around for a visit.

@badboyee2hotmailcom 3 жыл бұрын

Emory Cloth - "you can clean emory thing you can think of" hahahaha you got me rollin with that one!

@forthrightnight 5 жыл бұрын

Good job on the musical interlude edit. Very reminiscent of Neistat and Goonzquad. "I don't have a good answer for your question." A phrase I have a hard time saying. Always glad when Hanners/Marie is/are in the house. Cheers from B.C.

@rcrobertson9563 5 жыл бұрын

That lower control arm tool works well and doesn't damage the ball joint boot when you only need to separate the ball joint. I bought mine 25+ years ago and I use it to hold open the back door of the shop...lol

@johndickerson9328 2 жыл бұрын

I love the "HOT ROD GREEN"

@shadetreemech290 2 жыл бұрын

Love the music and camera work in the end. Your productions are getting more professional.

@trauma4883 5 жыл бұрын

Its not an SMA video until Eric yells "WHOA!"

@klwthe3rd 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just about ready to place my Amazon order right through the SMA links for all my Christmas needs. I wish Eric O could put most of his tools and gizmos in the store cause he has a ton of great stuff I wanna buy. Only right to give him the kickback for showing us what works best. Cyber Monday rules.

@livnowpayl8r 5 жыл бұрын

Not a "kickback"... a 'commission'!

@klwthe3rd 5 жыл бұрын

@@livnowpayl8r Oh did I say that? Sorry. Lol. Commission it is.

@BigDaddy_MRI 5 жыл бұрын

I’m an electrical engineer. Master’s degree. I had a professor describe a potentiometer as infinitely adjustable resistor within a certain range. We all just sat there, like “HUH?” Finally he said it was just an ironic aside. Again the crickets in the room. He gave up. Actually, it was funny 30 years later. I guess we all had to grow up a little. Excellent video. Glad Hanna is there to give you some help. Thanks Mr. O. Going to Teaspring for some of your shirts. Have a great day.

@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170 5 жыл бұрын

dont be afraid to repeat videos, they are always fun!

@tomd5010 5 жыл бұрын

We like wrecking ball videos like this. The more the car is rusted up and work it takes to bust it up the better. We are talking 5-10 on the beater meter, though we’ll take 1-5. Merry Christmas, here’s hoping Santa brings you no Dorman parts!

@iamnoone. 5 жыл бұрын

When you started cleaning with a shop towel i started screaming brake clean and finely you did be still my heart love those joint videos

@deeznutz9998 4 ай бұрын

Hey... As long as Mis O likes the mushroom on your pickle fork. nothing else matters.

@mikecont9742 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win. I had my family and friends vote for you too. I was hoping you would win. Thanks for making these great,informative,and very invaluable videos.

@xephorce 5 жыл бұрын

Pro tip. For inserting the new ball joint if it's being a pain in the but. Put the new ball joint into the freezer for about 30 mins to an hour it will cause the metal to contract and make it easy to pop in the control arm.

@stinkycheese804 5 жыл бұрын

Except that's not a "Pro Tip". Pros have the impact wrenches and BJ press tools that get the BJ in without having to find something else to do for 30 minutes while a BJ gets cold. I'm not saying it's a bad idea if you NEED to do that, but spare us the "pro tip" line when it's the opposite.

@xephorce 5 жыл бұрын

@@stinkycheese804 Pro Tip. Don't be a dick

@SmittySmithsonite 5 жыл бұрын

When you live in the Northeastern USA, ball joints are just regular maintenance every 30k, along with shocks & exhaust. Sure keeps us busy, though! 😁 Nice set of silverware Astro sent you! Now that I think of it, I've never bought a pickle fork in my life. Actually the only one I bought was an attachment for "Little Nasty", my Home Depot air hammer (think it's a Central Pneumatic brand). Been using my grandpa's and my ol' man's stuff for almost 30 years now. I only broke one of them so far. The rest are severely mushroomed, lol. I used to think that's how they came. 😊 Speaking of "the Rusty Nipple", we used to have a 'rip joint around here called, "the Fuzzy Grape". Not sure what they were referring to there ... 😂

@germanvasquez3226 2 жыл бұрын

The best explanation ever

@minisla 5 жыл бұрын

Very handy tool for dropping to fit ball joint

@jamesfarnham1976 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Hannah right there with the tools. Thanks for all you do!!

@michaelb.5345 5 жыл бұрын

Nice start for a Monday morning, great video Dr. Eric. I see nurse Hannah is home helping...

@jagrench62 4 жыл бұрын

Thank god for Southern Cars.

@JackdeDuCoeur 5 жыл бұрын

Nice glamour shots of the installed balljoint toward the end of the vid.

@gatekeeperofchaos 5 жыл бұрын

Love the classic spin around when your done to show off your handy work...and the back ground music is a bonus 👍

@Angus762 5 жыл бұрын

We called our pub "The Rocker Arms" . CAT dealership where I served my apprenticeship. Gave the company back lots of my wages 🔧😎

@davidb.fishburn9338 5 жыл бұрын

Funny that you did one today. I did an upper yesterday on my nephew's 02 4x4 Chevy Trailblazer. It was ridiculously easy to do, especially with the ball joint press tool. He rented the tool from AZ, made me wish that i took the big one with me when i transferred from one shop to another a couple of years ago at the dealer i work at. I left behind a giant one, it was left behind by the Hummer service techs when they moved to another dealer in our group. That one woks so well on everything.

@beneaththebarkwoodco.6694 Ай бұрын

are you related to mark normand? real question, you sound and look just like him hes a famous comedian. also this video saved my life very specific but to the point one of the best mechanic videos ive seen. thank you for your time and doing this.

@mickmclovin3020 5 жыл бұрын

Its how I start my morning... cup of coffee and watching Eric put in a new ball joint... by the way that was a nice early morning post..

@dougtexas 5 жыл бұрын

You give great tips and advice beyond the job at hand. That sets you apart from most. Growing up listening to my Dad, he would do the same thing. I've always tried to do it also. Sometimes when the bear is 'bout to get ya, you gotta think outside the box!

@patmurphy2472 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job, enjoy your videos. I'm a retired Auto Technician, and it amazes me how much things have changed in ten years. Vehicles are more computer than drive line these days. Enjoy your explanations and diagnoses. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.

@antoniobenitez1315 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched alot of your video's in last 6 months and it made me appreciate looking over the little things that matter that we over look at times. You have great video's and I plan on continuing watching anything more that you put out. Hats off to you for being a fanmonla technician.

@billysmith6131 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Vid good to see you working on ANYTHING, great timing for the B cleaner, Hanna's right on!! Keep'um coming Mr O!

@CaptainNero 5 жыл бұрын

Got all fancy with the views of new ball joint proper placement of your logo over the rotor that was sweet

@ronaldcach2779 5 жыл бұрын

T-SHIRTS My t shirts came in this week, excellent quality . Now I feel like family. THANKS FRIEND

@Echo024 3 жыл бұрын

I have that exact same cordless impact. I know HF doesn’t have the best reputation but I’m pleasantly surprised with the Earthquake.

@upallnight888 5 жыл бұрын

The silica grit in emery cloth is adhered to a cloth backing whereas sandpaper the grit is adhered to paper. Sandpaper is used mainly for woodworking whereas emery cloth is used for metal.

@mike54996 4 жыл бұрын

Emery cloth is also good for wiping your ass if you're in a pinch.

@randycarpenter2914 5 жыл бұрын

To answer the question on emery cloth and sand paper. One is cloth as stated and is sturdy in use. The other is paper and does not last long. There are different grades of both. Thanks Eric for all the videos.

@robertbegley6858 5 жыл бұрын

I sure do learn a lot from you Eric. You make a hard job look easy.

@edwardbolton7257 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Great mechanics make everything look easy and you've accomplished that. Thank you

@claytonfite3197 4 жыл бұрын

I like the Ford escape and explorer videos. You seem to do more Chevys. I've been watching you for a year now. I'm thinking of supporting monthly. I do appericiate all the great tips you share. Awesome work Eric. Good luck keep up the great videos. Hope to see more Ford escapes and explorers.

@elcheapo5302 5 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times you do a ball joint or brake job vid, I learn something from each one. Hope you and the SMA family had a great Thanksgiving!

@scientist100 5 жыл бұрын

I like this channel due to the fact that technical and mechanical information is covered across all makes and models, excellent work sir. This is one reasons I dont get get bored from watching is that Eric never backs down from a dirty job even though he could just do diagnosis which could be a headache but in my opinion easier on the hands once understanding of electrical systems. Keep up the great work Eric.

@ourkid2000 5 жыл бұрын

This one was pretty straightforward. I was so hoping for some carnage! I never have much luck with those pinch bolts or the axle. They're both usually seized solid.

@MrGcharping 5 жыл бұрын

“The “Rusty Nipple”...I’ll leave that one alone.” Classic.

@Oldtimecarpenter 5 жыл бұрын

Just want to say " thanks" for all these fantastic video! I'm just a back yard mechanic and I've learned a lot from you. Very much appreciated! Great sense of humor too!!

@marty0715yt 5 жыл бұрын

Congrads on the Cardone Contest. Soon Hanna and Marie will be in the shop while Mr. O is on the pot. lol

@AstroTools 5 жыл бұрын

Props to you on the double pickle fork technique. There's usually 1 other piece in a 5pc kit that's close enough in size to stack. Whatever gets the job done!

@SouthMainAuto 5 жыл бұрын

The double pickle is patent pending... just sayin'

@SouthMainAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Also on a side note, any chance Astro Tools wants to go in halfs on the the new bar opening down town Avoca called "The Rusty Shank?" If you need to run it buy the higher ups and get back to me I understand....

@AstroTools 5 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto What?! That's crazy! Avoca has an area with enough people to refer to it as "down town"???

@SouthMainAuto 5 жыл бұрын

@@AstroTools oh come on man we do have a blinking red light down at the four corners. And the other day at rush hour I had to wait almost 30 seconds to pull out into traffic. It's starting to get a little crazy.

@robertanderson1272 Жыл бұрын

love the rustys and crusties.

@stephenmullenax7346 5 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, thanks for the good times.

@flash-us9bn 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. As always

@mattdykhouse 5 жыл бұрын

I love the sledge...good old tap hahaha. I don't know why but I found that hilarious. Your vids are awesome.

@edmarkham2632 5 жыл бұрын

Great job. The right tool for the job is so important

@ToXSicK1340 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. O.... Sir, I could Literally watch your Videos NON-STOP all day long!!! lol You do a Fantastic Job at filming, editing & making all these great videos. Thank You very much for sharing.

@robertevans6481 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Dr O and Hanna...

@Paul1958R 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, Great video - thank you to you and Hannah. SMA#1 God bless Paul

@terryhites1 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, and for the puns and 1 liners.... SMH to SMA 😋😋 You are up there with me and being a King of the Dad Jokes

@lonwillis783 5 жыл бұрын

LOL Love the music at the end. Happy Holidays to you and everyone!

@63256325N 5 жыл бұрын

Love the vids. Thanks for _all_ of them!

@EpicMedia7 5 жыл бұрын

Did a really good job explaining everything !

@easchit 4 жыл бұрын

You actually make the job look fun!

@kevinburks110 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome channel! Keep the videos coming! Your videos are very informative and detailed plus they drive my wife nuts so it's a win win!!

@freddybowman9905 5 жыл бұрын

Eric I love you videos . I have worked on vehicles for 50 years and watching your channel I have learned a lot . I have replaced 100 s of front Brakes by watching your channel the way you do it makes sense by taking the calibers all the way off and cleaning all surfaces and never seas all the surface . Thanks for all your videos

@ddakota05 5 жыл бұрын

I have to agree as well I installed the TTX ball joints in my Dodge Dakota and love love love them!!

@charliebelle6693 5 жыл бұрын

Wandered into an establishment called 'Scissor Bill's' in Big Sky, MT not too long ago. Not being a skier, I didn't immediately get the reference to skiing.

@dannyrodriguez6734 5 жыл бұрын

Love the snap on torque wrench used it all the time from shop owner oldy but goodie

@UBBERTANKER 5 жыл бұрын

those ttx joints do seem real nice, I was very impressed with them when I put them in my sierra.

@Just_Your_Average_Guy 5 жыл бұрын

Good on you, Eric! Congratulations on your video win. I have shared a few of your videos with my wife, who has supported me much in the same way Mrs. O does you for the last 41 years. Her response to me when she saw your intentions for your paying forward your prize was that she wasn't surprised at all, because you're a humble man who has his priorities straight. She also says she wants to come and visit you and your family. And we live in Central California. LOL. If that's not a testament to your status in her eyes, I don't know what is! Again, congratulations!

@TheDaf95xf 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial again Eric and Hannah 😊

@bartfox9187 5 жыл бұрын

"Vijao" Eric O.must be an AvE fan !! 👍👍

@johnmaggs769 5 жыл бұрын

Thought so too !!

@TheTheomax 5 жыл бұрын

Another fine video by SMA. The tool that you made is it called the Power hone and hole cleaner ( use at your own risk) Patent Pending of course. I can't get enough ball joint/brake job videos. Thank you