Ford Fusion: Rear Wheel Bearing & A Cracked Rim

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In this video I bring you along as I replace the rear wheel bearing on a 2012 Ford Fusion FWD 2.5 I also noticed when the lady was in the it had a cracked wheel! Time to throw some parts at this little guy. -Enjoy!
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@jeremyr6576 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!! Irony of Ironies. I just pulled my 2011 Ford Fusion FWD 3.0 in the garage to change the driver's rear wheel bearing. I fired up KZfaq to search for some pointers, and low and behold.....today's video is exactly what I'm doing! Been subscribed for a while now, but this might be the first time I have been able to apply your knowledge. I wanted to tell someone about the irony, buy my wife and kids really didn't care. LOL

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Go find a mountain and scream it onto the world!! 🌍 🏔️

@scottgordon1821 Жыл бұрын

We care! Eric O always here to help us out!

@robpeabo509 Жыл бұрын

Yep, your job is to fix it, not claim victory at home - you might get deflated :(

@austinsmith5997 Жыл бұрын

Little wins are what get us through. This one was major!

@crazyedo9979 Жыл бұрын

No glory.😁

@TargaWheels Жыл бұрын

Is there EVER going to be a "Mrs. O's" cook book? You know we're all waiting for it. 😁

@thinman8621 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O should maybe do a cooking show focused on making a great lunch. Looks like South Main Auto eats very well.

@randybeard6040 Жыл бұрын

As a Southern Boy, I have to Sympathize with you Mechanics that have to Deal with Rusty Vehicles almost every day-what a Pain in the - - -.....

@ahmadghosheh3104 Жыл бұрын

This absolutely proves manufacturers can make an easy to replace hub and wheel bearing, they just don't want to.

@shawn_530 Жыл бұрын

There has been plethora of SMA videos lately! This is marvelous!

@jeremyr6576 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@brianmac1 Жыл бұрын

I think this guy is the only mechanic I've seen, in real life or on the tube, that doesn't use a 2lb hammer for everything. Choose right size for the job, my father taught me. I'm not in a snow area so I do sympathize with the corrosion you guys have to work with. If my car ever looked like this underneath, I'd freak!!

@victorbarranca2910 Жыл бұрын

I wish all techs would take the pride in their work like Eric.

@calholli Жыл бұрын

Pride is a sin

@92Pony Жыл бұрын

"Don't do crack!" Eric with the PSA and segue to the ending rolled into one! Love the channel!!

@handymandev03 Жыл бұрын

All the years watching your channel you can tell Mr o and Mrs o are down to earth folks.

@rjb6327 Жыл бұрын

Thank God, NOT an electrical problem.😃As much as I can appreciate your diagnostic knowledge, it does get old. Every time you put the camera underneath those New York cars, I can't believe how much rust is there. I've seen better rotors. Always nice to see Mrs. O.

@crook0384 Жыл бұрын

Going to blow up the interweb by flipping the chisel around and hammering on the pointy end🤣🤣. I will admit to having done that before myself instead of grabbing a drift. Every tool has a hammer end as you have taught us👍. I also like the “shiny” comment, Malcom Renyolds and Jane would approve.

@TimfromAlabama Жыл бұрын

Love it. Someone with a "Firefly" knowledge.

@robertrosicki9290 Жыл бұрын

It happens , for me once in 42 years as a mechanic . ... Years ago I did the chisel flip . Just too lazy to walk the four steps to my tool box for a drift . Felt a quick sting in the side of my face and didn't think much of it . Next morning my cheek was out like a chipmunk and I was off to the hospital to get the chip dug out of my face . Glad it didn't hit my eye. Made me a believer in safety glasses .

@billmaxfield7831 Жыл бұрын

That's an oldie but a goodie!!!

@mgherter Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure the reference was intentional but I choose to believe it is.

@jacksmith2315 Жыл бұрын

Wow i cant believe how easy that bearing came off being an NY car. I live in Boston and never had a bearing come off that easy.

@rigocastro55 Жыл бұрын

The old man at my shop is the king of the one liners. He said he is like Horse 🐴 crap 💩. He is everywhere.

@Robert-S- Жыл бұрын

What a beautifully easy bearing to remove.....As someone who lives south of the salt belt, I always enjoy watching you northern folks with all the fancy tools to deal with that nonsense. But this one, just gave you a nice easy day. No torches or grinders required today.

@patrickzadd5215 Жыл бұрын

Eric your customers are very fortunate to have you as their mechanic (cuz you’re genius!)

@jaker1160 Жыл бұрын

How great would the world be, if everyone had a Mom and Dad like Mr. and Mrs. O?

@awcvn Жыл бұрын

You are the first mechanic I have seen hit on the sharp side of a chisel. I have been doing it for years w/no damage. Nice to see a really GOOD mechanic at work!!

@wallingj68 Жыл бұрын

I feel like the tire mounting machine should play the ice cream truck song when it rotates. Having a bad day? Mount some tires. But on second thought, Eric may have to leave and get ice cream each time, so there's that. The only thing that would have made that bearing setup easier was push-in pistons on the calipers.

@zr1sparky1 Жыл бұрын

I love the grease spot you left on your cat's forehead!

@jonminer9891 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mr. O. I was happy to see a wheel bearing that was so easy to replace. There are still lessons to learn though. Mrs. O. does a great lunch! Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!

@cdnmach-e Жыл бұрын

The sarcasm was on point in this one. Well done sir.

@steveo6631 Жыл бұрын

As much as like the diagnostic videos, I equally appreciate the nuts and bolts videos.... SMA has it all, my guy....

@Rgb414 Жыл бұрын

Always good watching you work and seeing what's for lunch/dinner😁 That brake rotor looks like it has seen better days.

@jeremyr6576 Жыл бұрын

For sure on the rotor.... It's pretty common to pad-slap the rears on the Fusions of that vintage. They don't warp, but they look like garbage.

@FishFind3000 Жыл бұрын

Cheaper cars have solid rotors so there’s not much to go wrong with them since it’s not vented and there’s tons of meat.

@jimkish9557 Жыл бұрын

How did I forget to stop by! Just got back from camping trip with the family, Letchworth, Four Mile Creek, it was first time for us doing some NY camping. Beautiful area! Peaceful. This bearing/hub came out so easy I think even the bluebirds were singing the whole time for you. The only surprise was the dirty mits while surveying the kitchen. I have heard of ,'God made dirt and dirt don't hurt' , but when it comes to the grease scene, I think I have to pass.

@Hurtydwarf Жыл бұрын

That adhesive prep would have been great when I worked in auto at Walmart. The amount of time having to fight with cleaning the filthy rims that came through only to still have the weights fall off when balancing.

@curtisstewart2829 Жыл бұрын

Speaking of bolt torque I ask my dad how tight to tighten head bolts, he said “get them as tight as you can the tighten them another half turn”. I did break the first head bolt off. He lifted the head off and used his pocket knife to remove the broken of bolt. This happened many years ago. I always enjoy your videos, keep them coming. 👍

@andrewthomason3857 Жыл бұрын

That Luna has life figured out.

@JeffWinter1 Жыл бұрын

Chainsaw and nut off should never be in the same sentence. 😂 Impressive video output lately! 👍

@alanmoffat4680 Жыл бұрын

Mangos are great, mate! We have had mango trees planted on the footpaths(AUS for land between gutter and fence line) here in Sunny, rust free Brisbane, QLD for many years. As a kid we'd climb them and pick the ripe ones, then go home and eat them over the edge of the bath, so the juices ran down your arms then dripped off our elbows into the bath.

@Kevin_watches_too_much_Youtube Жыл бұрын

I always learn something watching…. “Don’t do crack”. 😆

@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel Жыл бұрын

I wish the wheel bearings were always that easy! Good video as always 🙂

@jeremyr6576 Жыл бұрын

For sure. They make up for it with the front bearings. They are press-in and NOT fun.

@Jacobprogammer Жыл бұрын

@Jimmy S 90s Honda and Toyota are pressed in on the front, it's unavoidable on FWD usually.

@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel Жыл бұрын

@@jeremyr6576 tell me about it, I've got one to do on a v50 and not looking forward to it!

@Jj12915 Жыл бұрын

@Jimmy S Tell me about it, I just had to do the front wheel bearings in my Lincoln MKX. Shop quoted me $200-300 per side so I bought a press for $160 and did them myself. Not fun though haha.

@jeremyr6576 Жыл бұрын

@@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel - I have avoided the Euro stuff my entire life. So I have no idea what's in your future. Good luck!

@ianmacgillivray2740 Жыл бұрын

Best line of the day…1:51, “the one handed handy”

@peterallen8413 Жыл бұрын

Clearly you are in a better mood today then a few days ago. 😃

@VPR5703 Жыл бұрын

I live in Virginia but I had a 2011 Ford fusion that made it to 321,000 mi before the transmission sent it to the salvage yard in March. Besides normal maintenance the only thing I really had to do to it was replace the driver side CV shaft. Even at the end of its life the engine still only burned about 4 oz of oil over a 10,000 mi oil change which I was really impressed with. And I know several people who share the same story about those Fusions. They were great cars.

@jacobgreen1884 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr Olson I have a bad wheel bearing that’s going out and now I can get it done thanks to you for this awesome video on how to do it mine is a 2014 ford fusion. Thank you sir for all you do for the people across all states

@michaelwillis19 Жыл бұрын

a weekend at the shop with pop pop . no brake clean, but any day we see Luna is a good day

@joek81981 Жыл бұрын

Every single time I'm astounded by how quickly a car seems to age in that part of the world. Ten years is not a very old car to me, Lordy Lou!

@ouch1011 Жыл бұрын

Just imagine what that salt does to their roads and bridges.

@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын

Ford Fusion: Yet another fine throwaway car from the fine Ford Motor Company!😂

@alexandercahoulan6583 Жыл бұрын

Just got finished with a 13 hour double shift from a restaurant . Saute. In 100 degree heat. I was in a bad state of mind. Until I saw this. watching/listening to Eric work and Mrs O's smile especially. Hard to stay negative seeing that.

@garysuper5338 Жыл бұрын

I never knew a chisel was dual purpose like that! Ain’t your first rodeo!

@Adams_Grage Жыл бұрын

The end about crack is and was hilarious!

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Жыл бұрын

Always nice to see a vlog with Luna & Mrs O. No exhaust fix this time? Poor Josh getting named and shamed.

@LMacNeill Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely using that "You from Tennessee?" line on my wife tomorrow. I love making her roll her eyes out the back of her head. 😂

@tattoochef Жыл бұрын

Your videos have saved me and my family so much money. Thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to show the people's hiw to do this stuff. You sir are a saint.

@MrRjsnowden Жыл бұрын

Lube before you start....words to live by Mr. O!!!

@mungtor Жыл бұрын

I know you've explained it before, but it's still cool to see how you make sure to break and seat the bead in ways that protect the TPMS sensor. It's practically reflex for you.

@dannyo6699 Жыл бұрын

I usually place the sensor just in front of the duck head, that way when you start spinning the rim to dismount the tire, the tire is lifted away from the sensor and the sensor doesn't accidentally get hit by the duck head. But I reinstall the same way. Valve stem leads the tire around the rim. Thumbs up. You'd be surprised how many new guys I tell this to, yet I see them doing exactly what I tell them to not do, then they get all upset when a sensor breaks, and I have to show them what they did wrong since they chose to not listen to me. Oh well.

@edchenal821 Жыл бұрын

Another good learning experience with some humor thrown in for good measure.

@russelladams7053 Жыл бұрын

Mr's o is an 11 Eric your a lucky man and a brilliant mechanic love your videos and always look forward to the next especially the nuts and bolts stuff thanks Eric

@johnmehaffey9953 Жыл бұрын

Don’t you think that mrs o is lucky getting a guy like Eric, I do, great work ethic loves his wife and kids, and he’s a nice guy, greetings from Ireland

@guillermocarrillo3959 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O looks like she’s ready to go out. Mr. O, pay attention.😄😄😄

@michaelscriffiano9267 Жыл бұрын

I admire your honesty when dealing with customers....most shops might have said the complete exhaust system is rotten....

@jima3129 Жыл бұрын

You dont need those rotor sctews at all. They are there to hold the rotor during production. You should lightly coat the mating faces with antiseize, imho. That rotor was toast if you ask me, but nobody is. Lolol What a great job on that tire mounting Mr. O!

@brianbanks3044 Жыл бұрын

had to be the EASIEST bearing EVER taken off in New York State.....usually, it takes three pullers, a 20 ton press, rose bud propane torch, new backing plate......and on and on...consider this your lucky day....go play the 760 million dollar Mega Draw now

@bones007able Жыл бұрын

For real... I was hoping for a lesson in how to this would need to be taken off ... just a puller?

@MrAccordCrx Жыл бұрын

You do not need that much money. People will start doing drugs, get divorced, get sued.....

@moehoward01 Жыл бұрын

Yeah... I thought for a minute he'd moved the shop to Florida.

@cjr1881 Жыл бұрын

@@MrAccordCrx drugs aren't that expensive and those problems are easily taken care of with that amount of money. More money=less problems.

@MrAccordCrx Жыл бұрын

@@cjr1881 Not for everybody, not alwaus. You'll be surprised.

@johnbrossack3791 Жыл бұрын

I've had one of those 'hammer operated' impact drivers in my tool box for 50 years, a go to tool for stuff like that.

@garymallard4699 Жыл бұрын

bought my first one in 1975...for my motorcycles...

@garygruber1452 Жыл бұрын

and I thought I was the only one in the world who turned his tools around backwards to whack something back on to the car. I don't feel lonely anymore!..

@Ram14250 Жыл бұрын

The whole vehicle looks like she's dying a slow NY rust death. Hello recycle yard... got another one coming soon! Thanks for the Luna visit! 🙂

@shanemcdonald4956 Жыл бұрын

It just amazes me how rotted the cars get in the rust belt.When they finally make it to the crusher there can’t be much left once they are crushed.Keep the great videos coming.

@MrWolfSnack Жыл бұрын

Nothing to do with the cars, its the people and lack of care. Hose your car down when you get home on the chassis in winter, have it undercoated and protected good with either a spray on liner or some non-flammable protectorate. Good to go. Also try and drive as little as possible on roads right after they were treated, never drive along the curbside lane where the salt brine collects.

@DC-nj9gw Жыл бұрын

Once you called that tool a "screamer" I thought of Sam Kinnison every time you used it after that. OH OHHHHHHHHHH!!! OH OH OH OHHHHHHHHH! Can't get it out of my head now lol

@zr1sparky1 Жыл бұрын

Erik, you should have 5 million subscribers. The quality of your content is too notch

@3069mark Жыл бұрын

Poor Luna! When you gave her a finger tap on her head your greasy glove left a grease smudge on her fur! LOL.

@thomasfletcher4765 Жыл бұрын

Right in the middle of watching an older episode of SMA ( ford freestyle ) and low and behold , a new one pops up 👍

@kimberg759 Жыл бұрын

Mr O you crack me up! I love listening and watching you work and giving Mrs O a hard time! You two are awesome! Love the quick work you made of that bearing. I have seen many shops/mechanics beat those things up and still not move. You are awesome, keep up the great work you do. Love from AZ ❤

@frankl.5153 Жыл бұрын

Engineers dropped the ball on that model. That bearing R & R was WAY! too easy.

@TonyRule Жыл бұрын

3:18 That's a mint bearing right there.

@bt9653 Жыл бұрын

It was nice to see someone actually clean and seal the rim. We constantly get the dreaded once a month slow leaker.

@danielvangilst7275 Жыл бұрын

Eric O now knows what it feels like for a Florida man to change a rear wheel bearing.

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

I love the Rainman Ray shoutout!!!

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

Ray does his shout outs with the Eric O brake kleen intro, love these guy the two best KZfaq car guys

@cratecruncher6687 Жыл бұрын

"Don't do crack!" I'm 58 and can say without a scintilla of hesitation that I have never once done crack. Though who knows. Once I reach 80 I might need a boost to liven things up.😂

@Jay.Tee.H Жыл бұрын

Literally laughed out loud at the , "Ol' rusty shaft." I really wish all bearings came out this easily!

@sagetl6447 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Eric. I work at a tire and lube shop, cracked rims are more common than you think because of how thin the rims are. Use a lot of your videos for quick references. Thank you for all you do.

@snoopdogie187 Жыл бұрын

How thin the rims are and how small the sidewall of the tires are that are used on newer vehicles. There isn't enough space and air in the sidewall to allow it to absorb larger hits.

@billynomates920 Жыл бұрын

4:41 thought i clicked on ray's channel for a minute, there ;-)

@MichaelSmith-mk2uj Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the tire and wheel work. Your machine looks quite a bit different than the old one I used back in the day. Neat! Nice to see your dedication to doing it right...prepped the surface before adhering the new wheel weights so they stick 👍

@andreim841 Жыл бұрын

You are spoiling us... Keep it up!

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

That must be the easiest wheel bearing I saw replaced on this channel!

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all tips and for being a conscientious master mechanic.

@jimbassett7799 Жыл бұрын

ford fusion, rear wheel bearing, when you took off the tire a semi was going past your garage same time while working. when a lug was taken off it was shifting gears and it while the air gun. I thought it was a new sound effect that fitted in, but I was wrong. I just liked it. at .33 seconds in.

@dblair1247 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone beat on the blade end of a chisel before. Interesting.

@jrbpit1 Жыл бұрын

With @watchweswork being down today, SMA steps into the breach!! I had the shakes for a bit

@dailyfilmfix469 Жыл бұрын

Mr. O, you got grease on Luna's head.. 🤣😂🤣😂

@dougkelley1266 Жыл бұрын

Been watching you since I was in hospital for major surgery. Thank you for the entertainment. You are a great mechanic. Fun to watch. I was always a do it myself kinda guy. I have learned some things from you that will help me if I get back to work. Thank you Eric and Mrs O

@WouterB76 Жыл бұрын

Nice dress Vanessa! Nice job Eric!

@neilmurphy845 Жыл бұрын

That's got to be the most easiest wheel bearing replacement ever

@ouch1011 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I had a 2000 Civic Coupe that I used as a commuter. I was on my way home from work and I honestly don’t know exactly what I was thinking, but I went to make a right turn and somehow I turned too early. The left rear tire ended up whacking the curb really hard. I thought I blew a tire because there was an immediate rhythmic noise. I got out and looked, the tire and wheel were completely unscathed, so I continued home. The next day, I put the car on the lift and spun the wheel. The wheel bearing sounded horrible. I checked the balance of the wheel/tire and it was completely unchanged. Somehow I managed to hit a curb really hard, immediately destroy the wheel bearing but not do anything to the wheel or tire. Basic Michelin tires and Integra GS-R 5-spoke wheels. I guess it pays to use quality parts, an aftermarket wheel would have disintegrated. The wheel bearing had 250k on it so I guess it was just one hard whack away from death. Luckily the wheel bearing is the same style as this, so it took about 10 minutes to replace.

@Sandbag1300 Жыл бұрын

@ 9:46, this vehicle's under body makes it a perfect candidate for your fluid film service. Could stretch the life of this car three more years.

@Noodles3535 Жыл бұрын

"Give her the old one hand handy" -Mr. 0 Going to try that phase with my Mrs tonight.

@giggiddy Жыл бұрын

Now I could be mistaken. But I thought I heard him mention the old fashioned reach around. I could be wrong but just trying to get the romantic sayings in order. Lol. Cheers!

@shawnwalk5193 Жыл бұрын

Now the front wheel bearings on those cars aren't quite as fun as the rears! Loving the videos man keep it up!

@jimgodfrey9832 Жыл бұрын

I had similar on my Hondoo and I changed both as one gone the other not far behind. Easy DIY project.

@mikeberry304 Жыл бұрын

Nice cream job there Eric, and 15 dollars for the scrap pile on the old alloy , Bonus 🤣🤣, Mrs O definitely is the boss in the office , kitchen , classroom , super multi talented young lady 😉

@user-os2es4es9y Жыл бұрын

As always insightful and humorous! Thank you mister and mrs o.

@johnrewijk8371 Жыл бұрын

Like the Doo die doo die doo . Reminds me of some other guy ! Greetz John.

@darkwingduck3320 Жыл бұрын

Your banter with Mrs O is very sweet😊

@paulleeson1218 Жыл бұрын

Lmao @ The only 10 I see, a pal of mine said to a lady once "Where have you been all of my life ?" To which she replied "I wasn't born for the first half of it"