How to Replace a Front Wheel Bearing
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9 жыл бұрынWheel Bearing Replacement. Learn how to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly. This is a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Explorer but the process will be very similar for replacing any wheel bearing hub assembly with an axle running through it. I was quoted over $650 at the stealership to do the job again so save a ton of money and do it yourself and do it properly so it won’t fail again.
Here is the wheel bearing hub assembly I used: www.mevotech.com/product/hub-a...
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@pd9605 3 жыл бұрын
I wish every mechanic, amateur and professional, would take the time to watch your videos. You are a natural teacher with clear instruction and great visual assist.
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@TheBigghunter01 2 жыл бұрын
My first project car I bought was a 98 mustang GT. Part of the reason I bought it was i knew chris had a lot of videos on his GT, and I eventually did need to drop the transmission and probably wouldn’t have without his video
@billybobbubbawubba9457 Жыл бұрын
Clearly spoken, and nothing unessesary.
@kravchan Жыл бұрын
Yeah, he's that good 👏👏
@junerobles4952 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix i learn a lot sir even if im not good in english language😄😄😄
@mrbigjem87 6 жыл бұрын
I don't need a wheel bearing I just like watching these videos
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mika25Nnz 5 жыл бұрын
Same here 😂😂
@darwinescobar7629 5 жыл бұрын
Ohh gosh, I thought I was the only one. He is great,hands on and no BS
@samreynolds9925 5 жыл бұрын
Same, i watch so many of his videos and now i feel like when i get a car i am going to spend so much money doing things i probably dont need
@Cryexmistro 5 жыл бұрын
My late hubby did this,but learned on his own,now my daughter can lol
@De-vonHolder-ur9ks 8 ай бұрын
The split screen and sledge hammer part had me 😂, you are saving tons of people money bro, this shows the type of heart you have. The world needs more of this, I hope you continue and are blessed, thanks man
@chrisfix 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@benjaminchen4830 3 жыл бұрын
Back then, he didn’t care about showing his face, because he was a smaller KZfaqr. The reason he doesn’t show his face nowadays is not because of privacy reasons, rather he wants people to watch the video for the video, not him.
@mashrufanan1984 3 жыл бұрын
True
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly why!
@thejudgeexecutioner 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix your videos are really good for working on cars. Keep up the good work
@bkthompson877 3 жыл бұрын
Can't be too careful these days.
@adolfoserna6302 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix it’s been 4 years y u here
@CoachKepler 5 жыл бұрын
I love how your videos make me feel like I'm doing a good job even though I'm not doing a damn thing.
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’re learning a lot
@10deep92 4 жыл бұрын
Such an underrated comment... 😂😂😂
@audioamateur 4 жыл бұрын
Too funny...
@gabrieljoreygaming 4 жыл бұрын
yup
@maricarmenvalladares8795 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@subwoofer6726 7 жыл бұрын
You are the only person on KZfaq I know that I feel safe taking car advice from. I'm becoming more and more of a DIY kind of guy, so you do and amazing job with not only explanation, but damn good camera work to show exactly what's going on; kudos to those cams you put so we could see behind the car knuckles. I should also point out what a lot of other guys don't do that you do. You are pretty good with explaining what tools you use and where you get them. Lot of others never do or they use company based products that are supplied by where they work and they just overlook that.
@tjl8884 7 жыл бұрын
I have to agree. I just found this guy and he is doing a great service. And I like how he is not using air tools..
@mikea7262 7 жыл бұрын
Yep, if Chris, Humble or Eric were on TV you wouldn't get this kind of detail.
@dylanfoxaygameh5281 7 жыл бұрын
im onlky 14 and this is VERY understanding of how to do things unlike other peoples how to do thigns on cars :|
@behindthen0thing 7 жыл бұрын
Subwoofer I'm 12 and fix crars. great!!
@bigb3997 6 жыл бұрын
John Arnold sure you do, buddy
@benghazi4216 2 жыл бұрын
Leaving the brakes on the disc is a game changer! I think I've watched 20 different wheel bearing videos, and you are the first one to show this! Such youthful out of the box thinking, instead of just going through the motions because that's how it is shown in the service manuals
@psynurse 9 ай бұрын
Totally agree
@bonearete5419 2 жыл бұрын
It is always such a pleasure to watch Chris fixes car. He is by far my favorite. I know there are also many expert mechanics online, but not one beats Chris for his tidiness and attention to detail. He is very systematic, he explains why he does things this way, he doesn't take shortcuts and anticipate future consequences, he cares for his tools, he is gentle with the car and parts he is handling ( I really like that ), and he also believes in aesthetic and makes every frame of his videos pleasant to the eyes. You do not find messy background or background noise. He gave us perfect pictures from the best angle. He really put in a lot of effort into producing these educational videos and presenting it like it is entertainment. Chris is first class in every sense of the words. I am sure he is now very rich, and I am very happy for him. He deserves every bit of it. So hard to find a real craftsman, an artisan, an entertainer, an educator, and a gentleman with a good voice all in one. I cannot fix car, I am just here for entertainment. One downside though, I am worried every time I have to visit a mechanic now after watching Chris. I just wish how nice if I could have Chris instead.
@jeremydouglas9699 6 жыл бұрын
Dude, you have saved me thousands of $$$ (no exaggeration) and are about to save me $500 more. Being able to fix my own car is profoundly empowering. I hope you have some idea of how awesome your videos are and how valuable your work is. As someone else said already, I hope you can make a living from this somehow. Mechanics need to step up their game if they ever want my money again.
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome man and that’s exactly why I make these videos!!!
@rafikiAli 5 жыл бұрын
Yep... what you said!! @ChrisFix is a mentor to manhood.
@floggyWM1 5 жыл бұрын
front bearing replacement on a ford should be no where near 500, what r u talking about... labor on my car which is infiniti AWD only costs 100... your getting ripped off
@brendancross2767 5 жыл бұрын
@@floggyWM1 that's the whole point. So people don't get ripped off from stupidly high prices
@CBTalon97 4 жыл бұрын
@@floggyWM1 He may have been including the cost of the bearing, which if you buy at the dealership is going to be significantly more than if you were to buy the bearing elsewhere and install it yourself. Also, if the bearings tend to seize on they may charge you more. Folks in the north would see that alot more often.
@josiporec6614 4 жыл бұрын
He did a face reveal at the start of video
@zaqout82 4 жыл бұрын
josip oreč I am so proud of knowing his face
@Infanitunit1 4 жыл бұрын
Barely
@alfonsobilly9745 4 жыл бұрын
After so many videos
@DKrueger1994 4 жыл бұрын
barely, but it's also unintentional as well
@mantasmockus7339 4 жыл бұрын
he dont care
@MASTER_CHIEFS71 3 жыл бұрын
Who is here from the April fools video?
@TotallyNotAlexYT 3 жыл бұрын
Meeee
@azamidris158 3 жыл бұрын
yeah. me
@philswift9431 3 жыл бұрын
Me
@guntdog9410 3 жыл бұрын
Me
@trevor6434 3 жыл бұрын
me
@chuckplainview4085 2 жыл бұрын
6 years later and I come back to your videos all the time. You are doing such good work making this information easily consumable.
@midwestmutineer7675 4 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much you have literally saved this single mom. THANKS!
@TheBoondoggler 4 жыл бұрын
What I love overall about Chris is how he demonstrates that even the average, mechanically uninclined person, who might certainly be intimidated by the mystery of all the parts, dirt and gadgetry surround cars, CAN DO this stuff themselves for the most part, if they use the right tool for the job, take their time and not freak out about it. Brilliant stuff here my dude.
@Titans2138 Жыл бұрын
If he can do it, anyone can do it.
@SonofaB__ssnessowner Жыл бұрын
Just completed my wheel bearing. It took an hour and a half to get the old bearing out. It took another 30 minutes cleaning up all the tools I pulled out to get the thing off. But alas job complete. I feel very accomplished now. Thanks Chris! Couldn't have done it without you
@ajaypro2881 2 жыл бұрын
I used this guide on my grand Cherokee. One of the best how to videos ever. I did mine and had 100% full confidence. Thank you.
@jsto330 9 жыл бұрын
I like how confident you sound in all of you videos. Always learn something New from you. Keep up the good work!
@caayydenn 3 жыл бұрын
Just replaced the CV axles, wheel bearings, rotors, and pads on my 04 Cavalier and was all easier than I thought! Gives you a lot of confidence after completing a large job. Lots of thanks to your super well made videos.
@youngcardvlogs1599 10 ай бұрын
I know this video is 8 years old but I finally found what I was looking for. Been working on my first car, 2001 ford mustang gt. And I almost get it where it needs to be but the abs light is on and one of the wheels had some play in it and was making noise just like you said. Still helping people 8 years later. Thanks so much
@66lwmorgan Жыл бұрын
I was laughing my butt off at 8:15 when you started adding more windows trying to get the bearing out. That's exactly what would happen to me but you explain so well how to do these repairs. Thank you Chris for all your DIY video's.
@TDSG34 6 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the detail (even showing how to unclip clips). I also like that you are to the point and don't waste our time by talking about unrelated issues (like so many KZfaqrs do). Having the tools in the description is really great too! There is a reason so many people love your videos (including me). THANKS
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad the videos are helpful!!!
@fredsonmtonga8357 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, he just go straight .
@EarmuffHugger 11 ай бұрын
👍
@adamgarrawi4753 7 жыл бұрын
I am 13 and I could change tires make a center console, and so much more thanks for teaching how to do this stuff I am really helping my family
@mickdundee3411 7 жыл бұрын
13? you can't still pull up your pants properly mate
@zakaria600 7 жыл бұрын
Change your diaper first son. your underwear got shit stains n u wanna fix car? gtfoh
@billywells3320 5 жыл бұрын
I know im 2 years late but why yall discouraging the kid. If he wanna work on cars then thats his business. I honestly think its good to start early yu could advanced your career way faster when your old enough to work in a shop if thats what yu wanna do
@JohnO221 2 ай бұрын
Doing this for the first time at work. My boss showed me how to take it off and I’m on lunch break watching this as I’m putting it back on after this. Love your videos❤
@dogdude7485 5 ай бұрын
Ugh you’re the best man. Got my first car and the amount of money I’ve saved and the amount of things I’ve learned from you is insane. I work as a coal mine mechanic and hardly anything translates to automotive. Making me wonder whether I wanna get into the automotive field actually. Thanks again man
@garysmart1 8 жыл бұрын
the good part of fixing your own car are u knew what u did and u knew u did right and it feels good after fixing it with smile
@mohdjamilhamzah1615 7 жыл бұрын
how true. and the satisfaction that comes with it
@zackfair5408 7 жыл бұрын
indeed
@bokneeza 7 жыл бұрын
GAR A and the quality of work met your expectations 🤘🏻👍🏼
@RedfishInc 7 жыл бұрын
plus it's always a good excuse to buy a new tool or two.
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
That satisfaction is one of the best things! It never wears off!
@WJHandyDad 6 жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one who's had to deal with something "impossibly" stuck on. Thanks for a both entertaining and informative video.
@larryordine7542 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent DIY guy. Always does it right. Clean,, lube, anti seize, locktite RTV and correct torque etc. Smart. A pleasure to see and clearly explained steps with good video.
@Sir372 27 күн бұрын
Did you know, you will be the greatest car channel ever created in 8years?
@DominiqueVandelay 7 жыл бұрын
that hammer Montage was epic lol, almost woke my kids up 😂
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
lol
@rubberhamburger 6 жыл бұрын
Your videos are top notch Chris. I’ve been a weekend mechanic for years and reference them often. I hope they make you a good living.
@j8lech 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t why he doesn’t have a patreon page
@znhait 4 жыл бұрын
He makes money off views. He could possibly make 4000-5000 for every million views. I am guessing his videos have had at least 50 million views.
@philhatfield2282 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for demonstrating this, and keeping in your struggles with the hub releasing. I just changed out my right front wheel bearing and was prepared with a slide hammer and extra "blaster" release space. It was all needed, and I thank you, Chris Fix, for showing me what to expect and being ready for it!
@ericjs961 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I have a 2018 Ford F150 V6 3.3L 4x2. I had my right side done by a shop, cost me $600. I did the left side following your video. The part cost $250.91 plus tax from Ford dealer. You saved me a lot of money!! Thanks ChrisFix!!
@SimpleLife1971 3 жыл бұрын
In the North East, what you encountered removing the wheel bearing is what I call normal. Last week I changed the drivers side wheel bearing and CV shaft. The wheel bearing and CV shaft took me at least 40 minutes to loosen and remove. Once everything was cleaned and prepped, the new parts took a mere 5 to 6 minutes to install and tighten. Another great video Chris!!
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
Rust doesn't make things easy! Thanks a lot!
@mikebb9769 2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain
@SheldonJack97 5 жыл бұрын
Im an apprentice mechanic, watching these videos make me feel more confident in doing bigger jobs! Thanks man!
@UltimaX9578 2 жыл бұрын
One trick I found was to put one hub assembly bolt back on and tighten it about 3/4 of the way. Once there just get an air hammer and hammer that bolt and it will push the assembly out. This technique has save me several times and it's a lot less exhausting then beating the assembly over and over. That and some good penetrating oil does wonder. Love your videos by the way, thank you for making them.
@adamknight5944 3 жыл бұрын
Going back through the old ChrisFix archive, is like a timeless TV series that you restart and binge from the beginning. Grateful to being a long-time subscriber.
@sebastianstaal9005 5 жыл бұрын
It’s really cool that Chris still likes the comments on his 4yr old vid
@sebastianstaal9005 3 жыл бұрын
@Bruce Lee I mean, I was just looking at other comments but I guess so haha :/
@mamoopy 3 жыл бұрын
Tragic.
@hampusthor9199 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t give up yet buddy!
@sebastianstaal9005 3 жыл бұрын
@@hampusthor9199 again, I didn’t beg for a like lol, I just saw him liking another new comment😂
@bobsaget3418 8 жыл бұрын
Saved $540 just by watching this video 👌
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Bob Saget AWESOME!!!!
@tracysellman1562 2 жыл бұрын
Chris, My son's friend is a professional mechanic for over 30 years, he told me the best way to remove the hubs on my Jeep liberty is to leave the bolts in about 5-6 threads and use the same socket with a short extension on it and place it on the hub bolts line it up and use the power steering rack to remove the hub easy peasy, it popped it right out, no beating your brains out. The simplest thing I have ever done. Just thought it would be a good content Video for you. :)
@brebmann 2 ай бұрын
This guy is literally responding to comments on an 8 year old video. Mad respect
@stillededge 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your multi-screen “this f&$)ing bearing won’t come off” montage! 🤣 Ain’t that the way mechanicing goes? 🤦🏼♂️
@efreitorhabibulin238 4 жыл бұрын
that multiple hitting cracked me up xD
@anthonyoliver6270 4 жыл бұрын
Thankfully he got to hit something without it being a bad thing
@jw11432 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the way it goes. Let me tell you, one time I was with a couple friends(years ago), and we were trying to do something on the car (I think replace CV), but it required removing axle nut. We had breaker bar and cheater pipe, but it wouldn't budge. We tried air-powered impact wrench, and it still wouldn't budge. I finally had the idea to take it to the nearby semi-truck workshop and ask them to use their crazy huge impact to remove it. The guy was hesitant because he didn't want to be liable for damage (could've easily destroyed the thread, but we were getting desperate). It finally came off (with an impact that produces somewhere in the 1500-2000 lbs-ft of torque, at least). That was the craziest one I ever had to deal with.
@EnUddaGamer 4 жыл бұрын
@@jw11432 Jesus fucking christ! Lol.
@bobm7275 3 жыл бұрын
Working on that "Rustbelt" stuff sure makes you appreciate stuff from the south and west.
@Mattstafford2009 Ай бұрын
So for those watching this video and wondering if you should do it yourself... if you have this kind of bolt on wheel bearing, you definitely should!! But the other kind is a press in wheel bearing, which Chris mentions @1:57 and at the end of the video, but that kind of wheel bearing is definitely A LOT harder. I just learned how to change my oil so I'm not sure if I can do that kind 😅
@jenniferhewitt3607 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say I'm a 38-year-old woman that knows nothing about cars. I have just started a new job so I have had to wait to get paid, which means I don't have much money. With your instructions, I was able to save myself a ton of money. Thank you so much for what you do.
@frackjohn 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@user-zg4gx9zq9b 7 жыл бұрын
Been a mechanic for over 3 years, even I learn new tricks from your videos. Great work man keep it up.
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you learned something new!
@yasminemoulai734 7 жыл бұрын
K
@Azurren 9 жыл бұрын
Did you forget to re install that splitring / metal clip on the axle nut cover? Loved the hammering compilation :D
@markcol13 9 жыл бұрын
Azurren cotterpin?
@rcrites 9 жыл бұрын
xX_VEN1X_Xx no. centercap snap ring
@joelgarcia6307 9 жыл бұрын
The ring goes on the cap before u install it.. So he might have just missed recording that part
@windfreak33 9 жыл бұрын
Azurren This video would be way too long if all of the common sense steps weren't edited out.
@markcol13 9 жыл бұрын
windfreak33 lol
@michaelhumphrey5268 Жыл бұрын
It's been a while since Ive done my own mechanics and I've gotten blunt. This channel is like an automotive wet stone.
@cesarsandoval1699 Жыл бұрын
From this guy I learn how to changed the brakes rotors sparks plugs control Arms wheel bearing shocks axle oil changed I just need to learn how to change others stuff I’m great full this guy take to teach people because you save a lot of money from mechanics I hope this man achieve a lot on his career munch love
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
That is the goal! I am glad the video was helpful!
@JSchrumm 9 жыл бұрын
Young man you make my back hurt just watching.
@justinhubbard3614 4 жыл бұрын
I have never worked on a car in my entire life, never even changed a tire. But thanks to your videos and a copy of a Haynes repair manual, I was able to successfully replace my bearing. Thanks for all your hard work!"
@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын
Nice work Justin! Glad the videos are helpful and you are learning a lot!
@shaunwar8754 2 жыл бұрын
My vehicle was making an abnormal noise from the front wheel and I came to your channel first to figure out the problem. I have watched a lot of your videos to help me with my car problems. Thank you and keep up the informative videos. 🤙
@brian4579 3 жыл бұрын
Taking the whole brake/caliper/rotor assembly off in one piece is brilliant! What a time saver!
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
Makes the job so much better, and putting it on is just as easy!
@CB-qy2zl 3 жыл бұрын
As a pro video cameraman, I appreciate the work you put in to make this video. Well done and the sound is excellent too.
@auroraivanchenko9718 5 жыл бұрын
It’s been a while since you posted this so I’m not sure if you’re going to see this comment BUT... I have a 2000 mercury mountaineer with the SAME problem. You sir are amazing and now I will be able to do this at home and not have to pay $650+ for a shop to do it, THANK YOU
@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad the video was helpful!!! Good luck and let me know how it goes!
@dnap2526 4 жыл бұрын
$650? Where the hell are you getting robbed
@keepingup2952 2 жыл бұрын
I use this video to convince my wife why I prefer to do the work myself. After I try to tell her that professional mechanics don't care about how long your repair lasts, this video totally convinces her.
@cassiecraft9555 3 жыл бұрын
I wish now I had watched this video first. It really was one of the best ones I've seen. now I'm stuck with a seized bearing, having to work around not popping the axle through first. Thanks Chris that was the best walkthrough of all I've watched.
@JeliLiam 8 жыл бұрын
I don't even own a car why am i binge watching these
@FIREXTREMESLAYER 8 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@rjdatdude23 8 жыл бұрын
English
@brightwhite 8 жыл бұрын
haha same!
@holiguacamole 8 жыл бұрын
Same! I swear it's his voice.
@moistmoska1344 8 жыл бұрын
you should watch all his videos, man. th best way to know if your car will last for a long time and be realiable , is that if you are putting your hands to fix it. Most places will use cheap methods to fix and do maintenance on your car, and that with time can damage your car and make you lose money on a long term.
@bk2les 8 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo the "stealership" 😂😂
@Wtrxprs007able 8 жыл бұрын
+Jayy023 true story though lol
@66crush9 8 жыл бұрын
+Jayy023 The term "STEALERSHIP" is very fitting, trust me!
@grayninja3095 Ай бұрын
Absolutely descriptive video, thanks Chris. Now i realize why my mechanic charged me 220$ to put 2 new bearings in front tires.
@jamesbit4097 Жыл бұрын
"Its better to show you without air tools" shows your a good teacher : )
@handymanhoney-do6881 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Saved me a ton of money doing this myself-under $100 for parts, a 36mm socket and magic penetrating fluid. My wife was very impressed.
@perpetualgrin5804 Жыл бұрын
Not always easy to impress the wife.
@godofobelix 8 жыл бұрын
175 dislike is motor shop owner that think this video reduce their income LOL
@arcron911 8 жыл бұрын
Because it did... just did mine for 150 they charged my buddy for the same car 400
@godofobelix 8 жыл бұрын
USD $ 150 ????
@arcron911 8 жыл бұрын
+Dante hollow yep. $99 for the assembly (rockauto.com) , $25 for the spindle nut (ford dealership price ), $10 for the socket, $15 in miscellaneous.
@VinylToVideo 7 жыл бұрын
+Arcon911 - Wow, I got mine locally for less than $80 each including the spindle nut and they are OEM branded. Mine don't have ABS sensors at the hub though so I guess they are cheaper.
@sammiemonster13 5 жыл бұрын
True XD hahaha
@Protogeneric Жыл бұрын
I always look for this guy when I'm looking for how to solve an issue on my car, hasn't failed yet! It's nice how he actually explains what and why.
@imrenagy8478 Жыл бұрын
The fact that my car can have whatever problem that im sure i just can open youtube and you will show me how to do it. I havent had my car in a garage this year and you just saved me a looot of money my friend. We are all very thankful for you job and as many others already saif we hope that you make a good living out of it 👏👏👏👍
@faheemraqib1035 7 жыл бұрын
You are one of the best doing this on KZfaq! Your videos are fun, clear and concise and it seems like you love what you do. I'm glad I found your channel I am in school for auto mechanics and find it extremely useful.
@AugmentedGravity 4 жыл бұрын
8:13 Guy: What kind of music do you listen to? Me: ... Its... *complicated*
@killer147896325 3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking what does his neighbors think lol
@tryssrt 3 жыл бұрын
Heavy metal lol
@bettatec7779 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking if the song it's complicated by A Day to Remember.
@AugmentedGravity 3 жыл бұрын
@@bettatec7779 Another Song About The Weekend
@Blackheath2112 Жыл бұрын
Just recently found your channel, I do some mechanic work on my vehicles but usually not bigger jobs, but your videos are great very clear and descriptive. Builds my confidence in wanting to take on some of these jobs. To save money and self confidence. Thanks
@zalphizzy 7 ай бұрын
really can't say enough how useful and well made these videos are. Clear, thorough, interesting, and you teach not just instruct.
@Shane-Singleton 9 жыл бұрын
screwdriver in the brake rotor trick = genius!
@antreascy6954 8 жыл бұрын
+hallis1 what minute and second?
@Shane-Singleton 8 жыл бұрын
Made that comment 5 months ago. Don't remember where exactly. just watch the whole video it's worth it.
@antreascy6954 8 жыл бұрын
hallis1 ok mate :)
@sc0tte1-416 8 жыл бұрын
I used this trick before...once the axle nut was on sooo tight that the screwdriver bent under the brakes lol
@JZS161GTE 8 жыл бұрын
+Antreas Cy 3:25 killer trick if not using an impact, or working alone with no one to push the brakes for you to hold the rotor. As the transmission will still allow a single axle to turn with enough force even though it is in park.
@jamesgreenshields9063 4 жыл бұрын
I drive an 06' AWD Mountaineer and I love doing work on it. This video along with all your others helped me overcome my "Is it too expensive and hard to replace?" fear. Keep up the wonderfully detailed videos!
@sanjaynandalall2260 Жыл бұрын
me and my friend spent 4 hours trying to take that off! I didnt know what my buddy was doing, he had the blow torch and everything and we both felt discouraged. The dudes dad came and he got it off, what a guy
@TBranje 2 жыл бұрын
I was watching another youtube video about hub removal - the technician had a great idea. Cut off wheel stud about 1/2" from base, and knock out stud. Replace with a bolt and nut, with bolt pushing against knuckle. Voila - he had hub removed in about 10 minutes.
@minirex2469 9 жыл бұрын
If my dad weren't a mechanic you would be my go to guy for car repair vids
@CarlosGonzalez-mr5qz 4 жыл бұрын
I like how you took out the rotor and caliper all in one shot. Genius.
@geraldfahey2681 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too bro
@carcinogenicoak3057 Жыл бұрын
I’m currently watching this video to prep myself for replacing my front wheel bearing on my Ford F-150. The way you’ve explained it makes it seems so much more manageable than what it seems in my head. I’ll update once I replace it and let y’all know how it went.
@galleryofrogues Жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@orionred2489 2 жыл бұрын
September 2021 - Just replaced two front wheel bearings on a 2006 Saturn Ion 2. I made some ATF/Acetone fluid and used a slide hammer tool to get them out OK. A bit stubborn, but nothing like the ones you see on here. I hit them with a sledge hammer first, maybe five times each side, then like five pulls on the slide hammer to get a separation. Then more penetrating fluid... wait... a few more slide hammer hits... pop! Honestly, the most taxing part of the entire operation was getting the caliper bolts aligned with the holes during reassembly!
@mikewiebers8814 5 жыл бұрын
I own a Honda, but I stay up past my bedtime watching these videos of Chris. I probably won’t use them, but It’s nice 👍🏽 to have familiarity of repair🤗.
@natedruelinger290 8 жыл бұрын
chris do you work as a driveway mechanic or do you have 100 cars with 100 problems lol
@desienamreeka2804 7 жыл бұрын
LOL!!!
@mitch357 7 жыл бұрын
Homemade penetrating fluid ? Cool
@travisstorms9951 7 жыл бұрын
He has a car with 99 problems, but a hitch ain't one....
@alexandercolumbus9185 7 жыл бұрын
Travis Storms so true hahahahaa
@travisstorms9951 7 жыл бұрын
Alexander Columbus Thanks man... I forgot I wrote that... gotta love the 'Park
@nikhilf50 3 жыл бұрын
I hate seized hubs. A trick I was taught was to hammer off two wheel studs. And then use any long bolt (and nut on the other side of the hole) that can fit through the hole and torque it against any solid surface behind the wheel hub. Pops right off without fuss.
@beakeman9531 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos Ive repaired alot of stuff on my car. Your teachings give me confident in life. Thank you master Chris.
@Sinnbad21 4 жыл бұрын
There’s something so satisfying about the click of a torque wrench when you reach the proper ft lbs. Like ASMR
@FerroequinologistofColorado 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@davidgruen7423 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not really about satisfaction but rather it is frustrating knowing you can break a bolt or letting it become loose if you don’t use a torque wrench. It is really not a good feeling when you know you can increase the reliability of a work performed on a car by using torque wrench, and somebody just doesn’t so it. I no longer send my car to any car repair shop for any work, no matter how big or small, it’s too much of a frustration knowing that the more you send your car to a shop the more your bolts are gonna be tightened to a different spec than it’s supposed to, or even gone missing.
@Sinnbad21 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidgruen7423 Ya I could definitely agree with that. I’d say both are true
@jessefullington4749 3 жыл бұрын
Let me tell ya about a recent video...
@Dethrider6 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, I used this video to replace my wheel bearing hub a few weeks ago! Now my car doesn't make that awful noise. Thank you for the great videos, keep it up!
@reallifeengineer7214 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tip! Removing the brake caliper AND the rotor together. 😆 I’ll probably do that next time. Although, last time I took off the wheel / caliper / rotor separately for wheel stud replacement, BECAUSE I was removing each component at a time, I found the brake pads were simply crammed into the hardware bracket by the previous garage that worked on it. Damn pads weren’t sliding with ease. Cleaning off all the brake dust etc didn’t help; there were tolerance issues with the hardware kit - so once it’s crammed in, it squeezes the pads too tightly. These are things the previous mechanic should have done something about, but didn’t. I ended up using a file to reshape the pad’s backing plate slightly- removed maybe 0.02mm of material. After that, the pad slides easily in the bracket without be loose. Now my brake pedal feel is even more precise than before. Definitely pays to learn how to work on your own car. 👍👍 to Chris Fix for sharing these videos with everyone.
@chrisfix Жыл бұрын
Glad you learned some tips!!!
@Orange-lemon-citrus 2 жыл бұрын
Bro I always thought that KZfaq was full of junk info, but after watching half your videos I’ve started to open my own garage
@OttyYolf 8 жыл бұрын
That hammering compilation at like 8:15 is crazy when you're high
@_hector__ 8 жыл бұрын
Anything can become crazy when you become an idiot temporarily.
@6ixss 7 жыл бұрын
damn
@PaPWPW 7 жыл бұрын
wow dude, literally same thoughts
@tonybrode 7 жыл бұрын
darkwolf6052 hell yea!
@b15cowboy75 7 жыл бұрын
TwitchOtyolf fr fr
@ronaldscott781 4 жыл бұрын
8:13 to 8:28. Loved that sequence!! Thanks for showing that even the pros have challenges! Thanks ChrisFix!
@ryanhealy8566 2 жыл бұрын
This video is ingenious. It's *perfectly* edited and shot. You ought to be a millionaire twenty times over.
@ramonocasio9573 7 ай бұрын
Hey Chris Fix i been watching your videos for years. You do a great job explaining how to do things. I just replaced the struts on my wife's car. I just wanted to say thank you because I learned from your video's on how to do it. Keep up the great work. I appreciate you. You are a blessing 🙏
@tannerweinheimer7839 4 жыл бұрын
Perhaps no one will read this, but the editing to have 4 simultaneous videos of banging hammers struck a deep cord in my soul. I no longer feel alone 8:05
@patrick_stalefish8236 3 жыл бұрын
"This really does not want to come off!!! Time to get serious!" *Hammer whacking intensifies*
@donnie9001 2 жыл бұрын
and lets get a beat going!
@ag6371 2 жыл бұрын
*Hammer whacking and torch roaring*
@ronalddesiderio7625 2 жыл бұрын
Best videos for the commoners. Saved me 1600 replacing tie rods. Excellent instructions and visual. Thx 🙏🏼 Chris
@unclematt3 2 жыл бұрын
8:43 Amen, brother. Smartest thing I ever did was buy a $10 jug of anti-seize. I use it all over the place, and my parts magically come apart without insane pounding and hammering and heat. I am astounded that a car repair place will charge $1200 for a repair but will not use 12 cents of anti-seize when doing the repair.
@jayhockley8841 3 жыл бұрын
Places wheel under car , just in case .. Also know as : " It's Cheaper to replace a Rim , Than a Limb "
@geraldfahey2681 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@TR9VIS 4 жыл бұрын
Just finished! Saved me hundreds! So nice to have a guide who is skilled in videography and editing. Thank you so much
@mrgunaman 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else here from his ASMR one?
@jimbob4456 3 жыл бұрын
Yup. That was too weird for me.
@fghvfghfuvchbc2869 3 жыл бұрын
ASMR’s are just really weird I don’t understand
@mrbatista7902 3 жыл бұрын
@@fghvfghfuvchbc2869 same man
@elsen715 7 ай бұрын
I watched this just to understand what it would take to replace it. Not usually a car person, but you explained it so simply, makes me want to try lol 😜🤷♀️
@blanchy 3 жыл бұрын
Protip: Sit on your hand so it falls asleep, then it'll feel like someone else is using the slide hammer
@garyzhang6662 3 жыл бұрын
for how long? dont want to be completely numb
@yan1152 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@yan1152 3 жыл бұрын
Who would have expected a dirty joke in the commenting area of car repair tutorial video.😅
@PDPIE1029 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 wtf
@CarsonRH 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I felt that one
@RJA10001 7 жыл бұрын
I had a mechanic do this on my Ford Focus. It cost me nearly $600 Canadian. They messed up my abs sensor and charged me another $200.
@Idtelos 7 жыл бұрын
Less than $100 Canadian and elbow grease if you would of done it yourself. Assuming you had that tools at the time.
@RJA10001 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I haven't got the tools. and I sure as hell don't have the tools.
@bulldogg50 7 жыл бұрын
R.J. Arsenault you really must not have the tools lol
@RJA10001 7 жыл бұрын
no I don't. I'm a student working part time, coming from a family that did nothing with cars except drive them and take them to the mechanic, I'm grateful for the screwdriver that we have
@Idtelos 7 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you are now in a position to be able to buy the tools to this and other small jobs in the future. It will save you tons of money.
@kristoffscuba5466 Жыл бұрын
A tip to break the hub free, is to remove two of the wheel studs, one each side, and insert hardened bolts from the front. Put a nut behing each, put a spanner on the nut and tighten the bolt. You've basically made a puller that is acting on the hub/knuckle casting. Yes you will get two small marks on the casting from the bolts bearing against it, but it won't be a problem. Saves a heck of a lot of beating. The bolts must be hardened, otherwise you'll just strip the threads of the bolt off. I also coat the bolts with a smear of moly lithium grease.
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