having problems with king pin freightliner cascadia?

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having problems with king pin freightliner cascadia?

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Vic Med

Күн бұрын

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@Genetics1 6 жыл бұрын

There is no washer thats why most mechanics dont know about them, it is a thrust bearing along with shims of various thickness to get the correct end play of the up and down motion that he mentions.

@truckerbuddy3035 4 жыл бұрын

it's appreciated he added this video seeing there's not a lot about king pins. this how ever is misleading. that's not a washer it's a thrust bearing and shims can't be bought separately but if they could it would make no since and be a waste of time to pull the king pin replace those and not replace the bushing and king pin chances are the bushings and pin is wore out and you'll be tearing apart again soon. the pin set for a freightliner is about 300 just do it right.

@ededo8180 5 жыл бұрын

Vic you need to open up a diesel mechanic shop. Ive changed 10 mechanics and none of them know what they are doing. You know alot more and thanks for the videos you have alot of drivers time and money. If you know any good mechanics around pico rivera area please let me know. Thanks

@fredc8618 5 жыл бұрын

what's your email bro

@kaosdude85 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video bro I’m getting uneven wear on the outside of my passenger tire looked up king pins there expensive… this video was really helpful hopefully there just the washers 🤞🏼

@benjaminduke48 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad youpr taking the time to put out these videos. It's the little things of how components work, that are time consuming but easy fixes, if you catch them early. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for tunning in

@ismaelomar1658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I have this issue with my truck 2015 DD 15 I change it to tire twice thank you for your sharing your experience

@vpoder5365 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time and efforts My 2011 Volvo 780 bounces left right, destroys steer tires and I’ll try to follow your instructions which makes a lot of sense

@blazo032 2 жыл бұрын

Jus put Michellins next time, problem solved

@armandohernandez7353 5 жыл бұрын

That bottom "washer" is a thrust bearing...

@davidpennington9125 2 жыл бұрын

Well I'll give you credit man you're absolutely right about that and yeah you're also right about those wheel bearings it is good to periodically just retighten those to spec because yes over time they do need to be retightened that is true

@SimplyTHC 4 жыл бұрын

If you have play in your king pin. Its needs to be replaced lol . The bottom of knuckle contains a thrust bearing and washer . Top portion has shim or shims installed . King pins have bushings that get worn which allows the up down play . You can adjust the wheel bearing nut but that is not recommended as you will be messing around with the bearing tolerances. Which can end up burning out and your entire assembly falls off as speed and you will need a lot more then just a king pin rofl please seek a Professional! I've been a technician almost all my life an I love to save people money but what your saying it NOT SAFE in my honest opinion. I live out service manuals and yeah some things can be overlooked but I wouldn't risk it

@truckerbuddy3035 4 жыл бұрын

The thing is even if you could buy the bearing and shims by them self you would still have to pull the king pin to do that at that point why not put a new pin in and bushings. He said the set is 800 it actually about 300. each to there own

@lowriderrider 6 жыл бұрын

Okay dude I cracked up when you said the best thing to do is have someone do it for you I lost it that is hilarious it's true I would rather someone do it for me

@TATEXPRESSINC 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video👍🏻

@Yordach1 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias por los videos me an ayudado todos🇵🇷💪👍

@marcomora9630 2 жыл бұрын

The best explanation i could find

@maseehmirz2806 3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m glad I saw this clip. Thanks again. Its very helpful

@firstname6208 5 жыл бұрын

when the tires are off the ground, push on the top of the tire (wheels straight ahead). if there is play, have someone hold the brake pedal down and test again. if the play is still there- the bearings are NOT the problem. if the play disappears then the bearings are loose. spin the tire as fast as you can- put hand on the brake chamber- if It feels rough, the bearings are bad. the bearings have a spacer between them. no adjustment necessary, if the bearings are rough or have play- the chrome is flaking off and YOU NEED NEW BEARINGS, NOW! spin the tires very slowly and watch where it stops. if it stops in the same position several times- your tire or drum are out of balance.

@AmrikSingh-rw6ew 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed it , very good information. I was scrolling down to watch how people reacting to this misleading video. Then I found your comment.

@kidbehindthewheel9025 7 ай бұрын

@mikekia6163 4 жыл бұрын

usually kingpin goes close to 1 million miles before you replace it!!! if you greas it every time

@e_productions 2 жыл бұрын

Thx bro i also learned in another video not to grease king pin when checking for play

@tb100875 5 жыл бұрын

Great info thank you. This is what I needed.

@vicmed6088 5 жыл бұрын

thanks fo tunning in,good luck

@JoseHernandez-lm3hs 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Well explained!!!

@justincurry4401 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid for king pin but all trucks don’t have those. And about the wheel bearing when you get slack get new bearing and racers cause your about yo bust a bearing

@ppompilus 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm gonna look into this... I'm eating tires a bit fast...

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for tunning in,

@BurtonMotorFreight Ай бұрын

Free game. Thanks💯

@huntspointlogisticsriessla522 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight.

@rickliebler9876 11 ай бұрын

Looks like the tire is worn down to the ware bars on the inside edge of the tire. The king pins may still be within spec, however there is some ware involved. Therefore your alignment is toed out due to the kingpin bushing ware. Have the toe angle put in spec and you can get many more miles on those king pins without killing your front tires!

@truckingpix 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm having steering wheel vibration at 45 to 55mph... Both on the way up to 55 and back down to 45....was told it's maybe kingpins or bearings.

@doityourselfrepairs5202 4 жыл бұрын

I got same issue

@jcdahippie 4 жыл бұрын

Tires are out of balance. Look for flat spots. I had the same thing. Put on new steer tires plus centrimatics. Stopped the vibration.

@johnbeckman8916 7 жыл бұрын

That all makes sense but at some point the King Pin must wear and need replacement. Can you tell us when you think that should happen on the Freightliner?

@vicmed6088 7 жыл бұрын

when one replaces the washers or the shims and adjusts the berring,and the truck just keeps shaking or your tires keep getting worn down,than its time to replace the king pin

@infamousdjnoxzeit1250 Жыл бұрын

Is he talking about the tapered roller bearings inside? usually found in preset hubs as well as standard. (adjustable at least/ on standard). but i dont believe he stated this clearly enough. bushings on hub rear/ king pin. should be replaced anyways. i’m not sure, you’d check that way either. usually checking bearing endplay with dial gauge would show you bearing looseness. this test would be before doing bearing test, so i can see how this makes some sense i guess. just my take

@mrguy8535 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been working on Semis for 19 years ... the washers wear because the kingpin is bad ... you will be replacing the washers soon ... oh and your nice “cheap” steer tires .... it’s not a lie ..... And it’s the same labor rate to replace the shims as it is the kingpins

@StillHawginTV 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Guy how much does it usually cost to replace the kingpins and washer?

@EduardoSilva-xe3gp 5 жыл бұрын

The left one its about to show some metal on the inner side

@ganzorigbaatarsuren9853 5 жыл бұрын

wrxassa Can i have an address of that shop please?

@ubu3393 3 жыл бұрын

Good info..thanks!!!!

@fivestar8935 3 жыл бұрын

Victor you are a great mechanic just need a piece of paper

@tommylovejoy8730 2 жыл бұрын

adjusting the wheel bearings may not take out side to side movement if your kingpin bushings are worn.

@johnnywrench9669 5 жыл бұрын

Are all the comments from people who have no idea about anything. You still have to slide the kingpin Out to change the washer .

@Gcal1956 5 жыл бұрын

Johnny Wrench these are the future of trucking. lol

@domingoalmanzar2942 4 жыл бұрын

There is not future In trucking.

@robertotoledo1910 25 күн бұрын

Agreed,👍

@desvariosdeuncamionero8856 7 жыл бұрын

You just bought the washer from the dealer ? Thanks for sharing

@andrewt4427 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I needed. Thank you.

@orvinalaniz7388 6 жыл бұрын

awesome help my friend, great information.. thanks

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for tunning in

@xrebirthx4393 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos there very helpful. I have replaced several things on my truck tie rod end, leaf springs, serval alignments at different shops, brand new steering box, tires, shocks. Can't figure out what's causing the loose play in the steering wheel. Took it to several shops and was told kingpins and wheel bearings are good steering shaft has no play. Can you please help?

@onlyme233 4 жыл бұрын

have you checked your u joints in the steering column inside the cab under the dash?

@youngnee84 3 жыл бұрын

@ xrebirthx I’ve having the same problem with a 2011 international prostar smh I don’t know what’s causing it any help would be great email me nationalelitetransport@gmail.com

@gutierrezgorila 6 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE RIGHT MECHANICS DON.T KNOW NOTHING JJAJAJAJA IS NOT THE KING PIN OR THE WASHER DUDE IS THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS THE KING PIN IN PLACE REPLACING THE WASHER WILL DO THE SAME AS IF YOU JUST GREASE THE KING PIN

@Boyleheights13 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS VIC...

@mandingo1125 3 жыл бұрын

Videos and information like this is how people get killed. As a mechanic everything in this video is wrong. You have thrust washers and a bearing .. when a kingpin is replaced, you replace the bearing, bushing , kingpin and thrust washers… you keep adding thrust washers to take away the play. You don’t just add washers if you start to get play later on. That’s backyard crap. As for his comment about adjusting the bearing, that’s also garbage. If you have play you don’t just adjust the Hub nut. Those nuts if doubble or single are torqued to a certain spec. IF it has a cone , it’s also torque to a certain spec. If you have play it needs to be taken apart to inspect the inner and outer bearings ( they might be screwed). Good sign bearings are screwed is when the oil turns silver.

@TutorialPanda 4 жыл бұрын

Was your steer tires wearing excessive on the inside? Mine is and I'm getting flat spots on the inside within the first 1/2 of the tread from the inside. We bought the truck used and already had the same wear pattern and unfortunately I blew it. It's only on the passenger side.

@perrywannamaker1969 4 жыл бұрын

you are mistaken the king pin will have already pounded the Piss out of the lower and upper cap usually ruining the kingpin by peeing the top and bottom. l know sir for I work on them and have 3 different mechanics lisences. car & truck &heavy truck and coach as well as heavy equipment and l have driven truck for 40 years.

@andrewm5190 4 жыл бұрын

I work at a shop where we use Freightliner trucks. I have a few where I have done alignments on and changed the steers with new and balanced tires. I still get driver complaints about their trucks pulling even though the alignment machine says the truck is good after running it a second time. Could this kingpin be the issue? I specialize in tires and alignments where I work at but am trying to learn other things.

@8004william Жыл бұрын

I just did the alignment and the truck continues to vibrate in the driver's wheel

@mohamedd2766 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks OG

@johnsonberry6750 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. thats awesome

@Boyleheights13 4 жыл бұрын

Why does the steer tire on a freightliner cascadia always wear out on the outer or inner rib of a tire yet the rest of the tire is good it's just the the edge its wearing in even

@user-nh6vu3qr7b 4 жыл бұрын

Either alignment problem or it wears out cause when u turn...the weight leans towards the outside. Good to rotate the front tires

@joseamador1539 5 жыл бұрын

You need to replace your front tire bro

@malikawan1532 5 жыл бұрын

🤣

@eskallc4404 4 жыл бұрын

Its the camber and after they changed the acceptable values in the camber most Freightliners have the same issue. Getting that corrected will cost a lot

@StillHawginTV 6 жыл бұрын

How much is a bearing adjustment?

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

no more than $50.00

@ryan8456 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the washers I have the same axle or what shop did the work I’m in Fontana

@robertwindsor9333 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so they will charge you for the whole kingpin not just the washer. Unless, they just sell the washers separate

@8004william Жыл бұрын

Where we can buy these washers and what you call those washers.

@geedijama3753 6 жыл бұрын

Thxs this help me and saved me money

@justincurry4401 2 жыл бұрын

Mercedes have washers not all other trucks

@MrRacedog 7 жыл бұрын

what size Jack would you recommend getting?

@timmiryan3490 7 жыл бұрын

S Cargo 8 will lift it (steer axle/one side Safe) 12 is better I would recommend might as well get a 20-ton. Most trucks the "thick" washer has bearings inside of it, the other ones are actually shims , the way you check the actual Kingpin, and or axle bushing wear Easier is to put the bar in the hole of the rim, (near/to break drum) pull up while holding the top of the tire (feal/See wobble) the Kingpin will wobble side-to-side in the axle IF it's worn. I've literally changed hundreds of King Pins and bushings in 29yrs but never had to on a Cascadia (yet). can actually put the bar at the top of the wheel in hole, for the same check then rotate it to the bottom is usally the easiest way to check for side to side wear) a tire bar is the perfect tool :-) or long Sturdy pipe. crowbar works but longer the better :-) normally you will Notice in the tire wear. great info Vic Med!! Blessings to you all..!! :) (also the Best way to grease kingpins/washers is to have the axle lifted, tires off the ground) don't see anyone do this Anymore

@timmiryan3490 7 жыл бұрын

If someone Decides to crawl under the vehicle and or take a wheel off, a 6 ton jack stand works for Safety per wheel as long as you Don't have a Loaded trailer on it. :) They are CHEAP at Kragen/O'Reilly I've also got the 20-22 ton bottle Jacks there in the *PAST*... for $20 & Sam's Club have used them for years. (a good Quality Jack Can Be Very expensive)

@vicmed6088 7 жыл бұрын

there you go,,you are so right,they are either washers or shimms,timmi thanks for tunning in and comments

@thereviewer4173 6 жыл бұрын

S Cargo 12 ton jack in the US will lift 24,000 pounds. That is enough to lift any axle at full (legal) gross. Jacks over 12 tons have bigger plates and can lift more easily.

@jorgefacio690 3 жыл бұрын

will that help with steering vibration?

@davidfs.6233 3 жыл бұрын

Where you buy thick washers..U have part number..I also have Mercedes king pins..Thy

@topdogfreightliner9148 7 жыл бұрын

good stuff

@rashadsaleh82 5 жыл бұрын

Buddy I do kingpins on both sides for $900 that includes new kingpins new pushing new washers new hup seal and new wheels seal clean the bearings and make sure that they good and if they bad that's going to cost you another $60 for both bearings that comes up to $120 for both sides plus fresh gear oil that comes up to about $1200 parts and labor

@vicmed6088 5 жыл бұрын

not a bad price

@eradisplay555 5 жыл бұрын

Where you located at rashad saleh

@rashadsaleh82 5 жыл бұрын

In Michigan

@rashadsaleh82 5 жыл бұрын

@@eradisplay555 in Detroit MI

@salmanpervaiz2119 4 жыл бұрын

@@rashadsaleh82 can I get your address

@mannydavidcastillo1109 4 жыл бұрын

Brooooo... you should b declared a national treasure...

@cowboyup71786 2 жыл бұрын

Why would u go thru all that and not replace the kingpin and bushings. U already have it tore down. It's not that mechanics don't know about the washers, it's the fact that u are already in it. If I have to drop the trans to replace the top plate,. I'm also gonna replace the clutch and brake. It just makes sense

@moonlight2373 3 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to repair how long does it take

@ayo30s 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

@Thomas_Jefferson1 3 жыл бұрын

Is this issue similar to volvo truck too ?

@SouthEastStanger 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@elioo.s.a.474 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@fivestar8935 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@rickliebler9876 2 жыл бұрын

Your advice will lead to wheel separation. Leave the wrenching to ASE certified mechanics before someone gets killed.

@j.watson6148 6 жыл бұрын

Kingpin BUSHINGS wear. The washers are beside the point. The bushings protect the axle from wear and protect the knuckle from wear. Your going to cost yourself much more money . Try this instead. Lift front end of truck from under center of steer axle. GREASE the top and bottom grease zerks with a quality grease turning wheels all the way left to right while greasing the bushings and the weight is off the front end. Do this every 90 days and you will not have problems. But your way is not the right way you will see. If you can’t afford to take care of your truck the proper way then maybe you should not be driving it. You become a liability to the rest of us on the highway

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice.

@victorgillotti2945 6 жыл бұрын

Your way but once a month not every three months

@cryptoanalysts5793 6 жыл бұрын

My manual Columba say ( Don’t don’t jack the truck while you grease the front

@mastermechanicfelipe4641 5 жыл бұрын

@@cryptoanalysts5793Fuck the manual

@bluedemon79 5 жыл бұрын

Calm down! Shit, what are all the experts doing watching these vids??

@eliyassulitan7095 Жыл бұрын

After I change kingpin steering is very hard any body can advise me pls?

@cesarvelasquez9436 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know if the pin is bad? Can you feel some play while driving?

@vicmed6088 5 жыл бұрын

sometimes you will have alot of shake wild driving,oyher times its just the wear on the tires

@cesarvelasquez9436 5 жыл бұрын

@@vicmed6088 got it, thanks appreciate the info and the videos you upload

@eliyassulitan7095 Жыл бұрын

After I change king pin steering is very hard when I’m driving and turn left or right any body afvise me?

@TheKelmo2828 7 жыл бұрын

My hub is leaking oil and eating up tires on the inside. I'm definitely going to get my king pin replace soon

@vicmed6088 7 жыл бұрын

mite not be your king pins,have them check the shimms or washers,

@davidmedina7108 7 жыл бұрын

dam thats good to know.so was that from your front end of the truck shaking?or were you just checking your truck?

@vicmed6088 7 жыл бұрын

yes the truck had some front end shake,but itts good now

@davidmedina7108 7 жыл бұрын

way to take care of your truck

@harpreetsinghrakhra1618 3 жыл бұрын

I have cascadia 2019 it makes vibrate (like stuck) from steering axle. when it’s slow speed. But I don’t know if anyone knows how to fix. Please tell me.

@birdofpoo 6 жыл бұрын

Quit giving truckers advise you are not qualified to give. The king pin bushings wear causing the play. Adding washers does not fix the problem. Remember cheap stupid repairs cost a lot more on the tail end.

@fredc8618 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@paulstatz514 4 жыл бұрын

Dealerships do not sell BEARINGS by themselves- they come in a kit- including the pin, grease seals, the Bearing, washers of different thicknesses ( which sit at the top between the steering knuckle and axle), guide pins, and sometimes lower/upper caps. This is misinformation and you should not trust someone selling you just a bearing. It is also poor maintenance practices

@leejohnson6173 4 жыл бұрын

There are no washers on the bottom!That is a bearing!

@benjamingonzales4327 4 жыл бұрын

Is it called bushings

@gutierrezgorila 3 жыл бұрын

The pressure. What the hell are you talking about

@xDGKRivas22x 7 жыл бұрын

Did you install the fog lights and if so is it difficult? Thanks

@vicmed6088 7 жыл бұрын

yes i did them myself,its real easy thanks for tunning in,

@CesarLopez-nd8le 6 жыл бұрын

You need at least a 20 ton jack

@thereviewer4173 6 жыл бұрын

Cesar Lopez 12 ton jack in the US will lift 24,000 pounds. That is enough to lift any axle at full (legal) gross. Jacks over 12 tons have bigger plates and can lift more easily.

@dunge39 6 жыл бұрын

Your king pins are bad, I can tell by your tires. You definitely need new king pins, new tires and alignment and maybe check the camber alignment coz I see your tires are worn out inside. Your right side tire is Chinese and is bad already even though doesn’t have too many miles. Also don’t forget to check your shocks absorbers and tie rods ends if you do the king pins. Good luck!

@vicmed6088 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for your advice ,will do it,thanks for tunning in

@keenanleetodd 5 жыл бұрын

Is your slack adjuster welded?

@vicmed6088 5 жыл бұрын

@losersclub9942 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tmg9280 3 жыл бұрын

Man.......what are you talking talking about??

@idontwantnohandle 2 жыл бұрын

Your tires are wore out

@dannyrose2838 6 жыл бұрын

Here's an ideal get you a good steer tire instead of the cheap China made on driver side

@rickliebler9876 11 ай бұрын

Dumb mechanics! Who needs them. Good ones are very far and few between!! You best find a good one and take his advice! Stop giving your misinformation before you cause a fatality!!!!

@melindaortiz9741 2 жыл бұрын

Bronze bushings

@gutierrezgorila 3 жыл бұрын

You need to see more videos to make sure what you're saying. Totally wrong my friend

@moonlight2373 3 жыл бұрын

how

@gutierrezgorila 3 жыл бұрын

@@moonlight2373 to much play you replace king pin. I know king pin might be good but bushings and bearing at the bottom have to be replace and kit comes with king pins.

@Gcal1956 5 жыл бұрын

Just eat the sht sandwich and walk into a shop and have them replace the king pin, bearing, wheel seal and maybe even the spring bushings or springs themself. On my Columbia it cost 1300$ king pins 750$ bearings on both sides and wheel seals. Then the springs will Cost some extra. Mine cost 300$ each spring plus shackles Kit.