Vauxhall Astra Mk4 Front Lower Arm Ball Joint And Drop link Replacement

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This Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (Astra G) failed the MOT on the lower front passenger ball joint and the drop link. I decided to replace the complete lower arm and fit the new drop link as well.
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@danielweber9543 Жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for many years now, subscribed to all your channels and some of the best channels I watch

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel.

@neiladams7314 Жыл бұрын

Me and my dad addicted to all your channels! Great content

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@456graper Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, first of your restore videos I've watch. Found it fascinating. Lots of past ones to work through now and looking forward to upcoming ones 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@andybooth1709 Жыл бұрын

Been watching your channels for couple of weeks now pal, credit to you Martin and your wife , you are so informative. And what a lovely family you are , Nice to see you and Sharon involve all your family ,Top you tube productions and ignore them idiots who try to slag you off at least you and Sharon get off your arse and do something. Credit to you and Sharon lovely couple and top family keep on what you are doing top family 👍👍👍👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy

@Litesnip2022 Жыл бұрын

You can't beat DIY repairs 👍 multipurpose hammer made me chuckle 😄. Nice work

@canalboating Жыл бұрын

Every tool has a hammer end

@chrisross-smith4358 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see you working on cars again, love it...

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@davestatham812 Жыл бұрын

Top job Martin, no job ever puts you off, great video, wish i had all your mechanical knowledge, you must have saved a ton over the years, 👍🏻👏

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍All learnable skills Dave, that's why I do these videos to help others save money.

@vijayantgovender2045 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin I enjoy watching your car repairs watching from South Africa

@andynorris3537 Жыл бұрын

Explained brilliantly 👌 always found these kind of jobs so satisfying

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mrstephenparryfromportsunl3111 Жыл бұрын

hi nice see lovely family and the way your always there give then and love new inflatable paint Booth thank you martin and family doing these youtube videos

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Stephen

@itsallfabrication Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Martin, very useful info.

@LeeJohn70 Жыл бұрын

Great to see what can be done Martin 👍🏻👍🏻😁 Your videos save people money 👍🏻👍🏻😁

@dogbrains4 Жыл бұрын

Always love watching your vids after work 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@drelmetbrown 9 ай бұрын

Good video, a bit of info on the wishbones for those that don’t know - if the arms rear bush is worn, it can throw steering alignment out especially if you had tracking done recently. It is advised to use a new pinch bolt for ball joint (tbh I never have).

@stevo4649 Жыл бұрын

brilliant thankyou Martin,,actually you made that look easy,, looking forward to the rest of them👌👍

@petefroud5308 Жыл бұрын

That copper slip appears alot on a another channel, Some fella called Bert.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

lol Pete, lasting well.

@petefroud5308 Жыл бұрын

Good job Martin . Tell that Bert to look after it .

@STTC Жыл бұрын

Absolute pleasure to watch Martin, well done

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve.

@3kimcarter Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Martin,helped me with my Astra thanks.

@nigelharmer8850 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Martin very informative keep them coming

@thomasnichol4153 Жыл бұрын

Another good informative video of practical car repairs. Even if you don't have this particular vehicle, it would be similar for other cars. Brilliant as usual.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Jonbuildz Жыл бұрын

Top man, nice to see someone doing it without a RAMP!!

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@stevejohnson6458 10 ай бұрын

Yet another brilliant video 👍👍

@johnmichaelphilipguy-gibbe795 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Martin as always

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@TheRobtrident Жыл бұрын

thankyou Martin very helpful.

@parkay3560 Жыл бұрын

I'm learning so much from yours and your son's channels Martin. great video!

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenny👍

@aa-vu9vb Жыл бұрын

Same job as I did on my focus today bit of a pig to do but what a difference it makes to handling keep up the good work

@scottb8809 Жыл бұрын

I love the shape of the MK4 Astra, doesn't look too bad to work on either. Good job Martin!

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott👍

@dav01kar Жыл бұрын

Nice job Martin

@mr.t2585 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. Nice that you explained that part for tightening lower arm when vehicle is on wheels. I found method to measure distance from upper part of tyre and fender to get wishbone on right height. Or fender and some part of wishbone then jack it on ball joint to get proper height.

@timh301 Жыл бұрын

Ignore this, after rewatching you said exacty this! Hi Martin, you may have done off camera, but only fully tighten the wishbone to subframes bolts when the car is on the ground or the suspension is jacked up to normal level, otherwise you are putting a twist into the rubber bushes, which will wear them prematurely.

@bitsofshit Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial again thankyou remember when i had a astra g lsi few years back ,just bought it and was all over the place on rear end on roundabouts , investigated and rear spings one upside down other incorrect spring ,as i found out lsi springs about 20mm shorter than standard , most motor factors list as same but not 🙃🙃

@steveadams4096 Жыл бұрын

Really good video love your video like this please keep them up

@6145822 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a job I've done meany times, good work Martin.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg👍

@andrewgrimmett8363 Жыл бұрын

Great video love them keep up the great work

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@DiecastPowderCoating Жыл бұрын

You did a great job on that Martin. That was educational. Take care, Jeff

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff

@Phantom0309 Жыл бұрын

made that look easy Martin, done that job on the front end of a mk4 mondeo and took ages

@michaelmills6088 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel and your tips

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@andyhudson9739 Жыл бұрын

Great video. very useful. cheers Martin. 👍👍👍

@MalteseMafia Жыл бұрын

Great video. 👍

@can-I-fix-it Жыл бұрын

great explanation as always,,,job well done.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@markberry8751 Жыл бұрын

Great vid as always 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.👍

@tinkeringtaylor3053 Жыл бұрын

Well done Martin great video, working outside like that is not easy but you did a excellent job 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍Nev, yes it is a pain on the follr.

@tonymcgeachin9906 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin.

@julienewbury2224 Жыл бұрын

Great video martin. 📹

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bensgrandad1840 Жыл бұрын

Well done Martin. This will save some people a few quid in the future.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Saved me a few quid too lol

@bensgrandad1840 Жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore We've been watching your videos for a long time now, including Butlers empire which has been saving us money, which is really helpful right now, as well as giving lots of laughs along the way. Thankyou to you and your family. Long may it continue.

@haydenuk02 Жыл бұрын

Top work and cheers for the video take care

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@haydenuk02 Жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore Your welcome mate 👍🏻

@garywalker3818 Жыл бұрын

you get the thums up fro me martin good job and blog just kaching up with all my blog keep them coming gary from crewe 👍👍👍👍👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@stoff4963 Жыл бұрын

Big bar works every time 👍🏻

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Yes it does.

@robertbills4290 Жыл бұрын

Them drop links. We tend to grind the nuts off them to save time because we have had some real times trying to remove some on a good many different cars. Good video Martin your always busy mate

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Yes Rob, I've grinded of many too.

@Phil-1969 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Mart

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil

@mya1862 Жыл бұрын

Well done Martin. I had one done on my fiat 500 and we ended up having both sides bigger job all the front end off.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Hope it turned out ok though.

@chrisfrench6880 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate keep up the good work

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@markadcock-hallam489 Жыл бұрын

Good work and another great video 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@victoriabailey1337 Жыл бұрын

Great job👍👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Victoria.👍

@jamesallan3998 Жыл бұрын

Another quantity video. I’ve been contemplating starting a KZfaq channel after watching you and project man

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Go for it! at least you'll have footage of Who you are for your future generations to see you rather than relying on photos. it will also give you a record of what you have done in your life.

@seanb9815 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin I absolutely love your videos especially the cooking ones with your wife Sharon. I am in stitches some days because I think you are naturally funny. I love all your tips on saving energy and everything you do looks delicious. I have only just subscribed to Retrorestore so I have a lot to catch up on. Best wishes to you and your family.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sean, there's loads of videos to keep you entertained here too.

@yolandeportor6800 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yolande

@Parknest Жыл бұрын

Martin, that is quite the laundry list but it is all do-able. It did say in the failure it was the drop link ball joint that was loose. I don't think I ever had to change the lower arms on my Astra but I've definitely done drop links.

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

All done now Dave, Just Tyres and the rear pads when I have the time.

@vdubs6068 Жыл бұрын

Great Vid Martin 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie👍

@davidjones6470 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Martin 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks David👍

@michaeljohnson1006 Жыл бұрын

I just fitted 2 drop links the same as you fitted this weekend for the mot the one's i got were comline

@tomneale9485 Жыл бұрын

Top vedio again Martin hope your keeping well

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Yes Tom, fine thanks bud.

@alanross2790 Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate .

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

@lamb6745 Жыл бұрын

Anouther great video Martin I have to do the same job on my focus, this video has helped allot, been watching your all your channels for 5 yrs now and they never fail to entertain us you gave a shout out to my daughter Molly when she was 16 and now she is 21 how the time flys lol , please enter me into compotition, keep making the videos please thank you

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

@dustbinization Жыл бұрын

Very informative

@alandykes2519 Жыл бұрын

Great job Martin its better to change the whole lot rather than just the Ball joint 👍👍👍👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree Alan

@ianleatherland7811 Жыл бұрын

You make it look too easy Martin well done 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian👍

@k14ser 3 ай бұрын

Excellent

@Toby_the_Glen Жыл бұрын

Back in the day, when they were new, they had a nice feel to them that you didn't get with the equivalent Ford. Sure, they weren't super powerful rocket ships but they were easy to live with, straightforward to maintain cheap enough to run. Huge boot, and loads of interior space. The cdx version was better equipped than Ford's ghia equivalent! Water pumps were always a faff to fit though!

@barbarawiddowson635 Жыл бұрын

The plastic must be really sturdy Martin. I wish I could be as agile as you are Martin but nowadays if I tried to get down on the ground I'd need a crane to pick me up lol!!

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Haha Barbara, I do seize up in the evening though lol

@johnlord5353 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks John👍

@stevewood7884 Жыл бұрын

Job's a goodun Martin 👍

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video Steve

@andycompton4885 Жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍🙂

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@sharondunn5331 Жыл бұрын

Great videos

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gullett125 Жыл бұрын

Cool video mart

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

@davidvickers9029 Жыл бұрын

Another easy job Martin 😂

@aramraheem4235 Жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate it

@yolandeportor6800 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@handzon7243 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.

@andrewsmowersandsmallengin8643 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate. Just catching up on your videos. Life problems at the moment mate but hopefully I’ll be more active on the watching your videos but I love it

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Hope things sort there self out Andrew

@andrewsmowersandsmallengin8643 Жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore thanks Martin.

@peterlivesey3596 Жыл бұрын

Good video to watch but an (Important Tip) always replace the lower arms (Wishbones) in pairs and always remember to get the (Steering Alignment) (Tracking) sorted or the car will wear tyres like there is no tomorrow.

@gregshearer423 Жыл бұрын

Load of nonsense replacing rack ends or track rod ends aye do the tracking but replacing a bottom arm nah and no reason to replace them in pairs if the others fine

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

No steering geometry altered doing this job.

@peterlivesey3596 Жыл бұрын

Any suspension work you carry out on a car you must always get the Tracking sorted no matter what even if the car drives and feels OK you must get it Tracked as a matter of caution.

@gregshearer423 Жыл бұрын

@@peterlivesey3596 aye if your going 100% by the book but in reality you don’t need to

@train4905 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@johnmills8997 Жыл бұрын

Good Video

@Farm_fab Жыл бұрын

I saw some shoddy work on a pop-up caravan. It seems that at some point, they replaced the bearings, but failed to tighten them to specs, and at the breaker yard, I pulled the dust caps, removed the cotter pins, and removed the nuts without a spanner. They never tightened them right proper. I needed the hub assemblies for a tractor project.

@gregshearer423 Жыл бұрын

Probably tapered roller bearings sometimes that’s all they need

@themowerman Жыл бұрын

You made that look simple.. good job me old mucker

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick👍

@gerbutt Жыл бұрын

Good work dude, and nice hammer swinging, I’d have had the wheel arch off doing that 😂

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@graemebeattie2404 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support Graeme.

@kevp9234 Жыл бұрын

Every Astra G & H me and the wife have owned needed new lower arms and drop links. Gotta watch some pattern arms don't always fit so well

@garyclifton2180 Жыл бұрын

memory fun times in the rain lol

@davidjones6470 Жыл бұрын

Like in the Thumbnail 👌

@steveharvey6934 Жыл бұрын

Martin you are so versatile I only wish I had the confidence and skill to carry out such a task. I can just about top the windscreen washer up😅 You are a Man of many talents and enjoyed this video as much as I do ButlersEmpire What do you prefer doing ? Cooking are Car mechanics ? Well done. Keep all the excellent videos coming. I look forward to them everyday and can’t wait for them. The wife is also Fantastic 😊

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I've always fixed stuff but we love doing the cooking vids as well.👍

@alangarner4095 Жыл бұрын

Hi liked the tip you told us about getting the two bushes in the right position, makes a lot of sense. What do you think of the drop links being made of plastic ? I think the metal ones were better. Anyway good luck for the future.👍🏻😊👍🏻

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

They are pretty sturdy,

@derekwilson9783 Жыл бұрын

good job

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Captain._Phil Жыл бұрын

Never seen plastic drop link, would like see how long they last ? Another great video.

@andycoleman2610 Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised it only needed a ball joint on the near side as the usually wear equally? May have been done previously for last mot or has taken a knock on a kirb 🤷🏻‍♂️anyway you made it look easy 👍

@nathanhuitson1418 Жыл бұрын

Great video mate, look forward to the other videos, I’m just learning a bit about mechanics at the minute, like you said makes so much more sense to replace the whole unit, than to replace the ball joint separately, how easy is it to do a cv joint? Or does it make more sense to replace the driveshaft?

@retrorestore Жыл бұрын

I personally replace the driveshaft Nathan.

@nathanhuitson1418 Жыл бұрын

@@retrorestore I was thinking the same thing, cheers bud

@dallasgarner1990 Жыл бұрын

My last mot I had to change subframe and both lower arms on Corsa d

@zeez3139 Жыл бұрын

Some mechanics say best to get weight off car on the lower arm before the nuts are tightened not when it's up in the air.I did it the same as you anyway