Ford F-150: Control Arm, Ball Joints, CV Axle & Inner Axle Seal - Remove & Replace
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- Опубликовано: 12 май 2018
- In this video we tear into the front end of a 4x4 2011 Ford F-150. I replace the upper control arm with ball joint, I press out the lower ball joint and reinstall it, along with changing out the CV axle and axle shaft seal. -Enjoy!
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I sent you good vibes but I do not think it worked as it was already out....
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So, Eric, without your opinions and banter these would be just another repair video like the hundred others on YT we could watch. We watch BECAUSE of the opinions and chit chat, not in spite of. I don't care how many brake job videos you make, when you post the next one I will enthusiastically watch it. Why? Because every one of your videos is unique and I learn something every time. Don't ever stop sharing your stream of consciousness - it's what makes SMA the absolutely best car channel on YT, bar none!!
Anyone that is offended by your opinions, should unsubscribe from everything. Everyone! I do mean everyone is entitled to their opinions and sooner or later they will express one you are offended by. Dig a whole, crawl in, scrap the dirt in over your head. You can crawl back out once your all growed up and can accept that people have differing opinions. TO be honest I don't agree with all of Eric's opinions. That being said, I respect his right to not only have them but his right to express them. Be good, be cool, and be safe!
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Well said! Thank you. RL Buffalo, NY
Well said!!!
“ I spray it all “ Does it do any good ? I don’t know but I feel better seeing a little panther piss dripping.......and let’s not skim over the PG 13 innuendoes between Mr. O and the Mrs. ha ha ha
I like when the horn honked, Eric quickly says"hey, it's that guy"!
Yep, I am pretty sure that was a package carrier dropping off some new goodies at SMA. :)
I thought it was one of the regulars at the Steubenville county fair. Lol
Personally I think the opinions of a good mechanic who works on a lot of different make cars is worth gold. Any hack auto reviewer can tell you that a car handles nicely or has good pick-up or the 4WD system works well, but a mechanic is the only person who can tell you how well that car is or isn't built. At least to me that handling/pick-up/4WD doesn't matter if the suspension is made of tinsel or the engine eats head gaskets or the 4WD system is held together with plastic push-pins.
Chris Freemesser extremely well stated. I couldn't agree more.
Chris Freemesser, I agree with you even more than Kenneth White agrees with you.
Mechanics are like everyone else. They often have their favorite makes, and not so favorite makes of vehicle. And often times they will trash a vehicle they don't like when it has a certain problem or problems, when a vehicle that they do like may have a problem just as bad, or maybe even worse , but it's ok with them because they like that one.
"Every tool has a hammer side." I need this on a t-shirt!!
Hey lady that's your problem to!!!
Expect torque wrenches and gauges lol
Eric that's some merch you need to sell right there! Every tool has a hammer side
Keep on with the opinions. NOBODY has a better informed opinion than independent mechanics that work on everything.
We love your opinions. That dude can cram it.
skankmuffin He is the douche of the day, not Krown.
erlebo YES!
And Son of a Hooha!
Yeah but you have to give Eric O a lot of credit for respecting the viewers comments. Not everyone is gonna agree with Eric O but he doesn't attack him like other creators. He just states that he "calls um as he sees um" and gives the viewer the option to unsubscribe. I really appreciate Eric O. Professionalism by not being a negative force towards his comments. It shows he's above all that and does the best job he can do. Just my opinion.
I'm changing the heads on my 2008 Equinox as a do it yourselfer. I wanted to record the whole procedure in several parts seeing as I have almost all the time in the world. The day I started the project I ran into so many obstacles that I just gave up on the video making. It would have been a good video too as my Dexcool turned into mud, and I found cracks on both heads. I just got soooo frustrated with everything though and kept thinking to myself ... "how in the world are people able to record all of their projects and still have time to complete their projects?". YOU Eric O specifically came to mind first. Thank you, and ALL the RUclipsrs out there, (even the less than perfect video makers), that have made it possible for all of us DIY's out there. You guys have helped turn the wild, wild internet into something really useful that helps many people from all walks and lands. Thank You Eric O and everyone else.
Oh boy, I have the same car of the same year. It would've been interesting to see the full breakdown, but hopefully it's going well so far with the repair.
UGGGHHHH!, YOU SEE ...! I would have LOVED to have contributed like that to the RUclips community, and be a part of something sooo helpful. DAMNIT MAN, I SUCK!. Well, I have a few other repairs to perform and will put forth a greater effort. It's still apart (1 week now), and maybe I'll gather Erik O's man up attitude and deliver when re-assembling the mess.
SocialMedia I hop everything go the way we like but after so many experience l put the worth things in front of me and never gets wrong so try to put video & we learn something from your mistakes so good luck & happy michaniklly
You should flush the cooling system and replace the coolant every 5 years, minimum.
Dexcool is a crap product. That junk turned to mud in my S-10 Blazer and clogged up my heater core and caused a leak. Fifty bucks for the part and 800.00 to put it in because the car was built around the core. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I didn't take it to GM but where I took it they didn't put Dexcool in it but they would not admit Dexcool was the cause but I knew it was after ready all the horror stories on the internet.
I love this video and how it showed every step with no cuts in between, like moving into position to get the best leverage and view. That to me, is almost as valuable as seeing how each job was repaired. Thanks for a very detailed repair job of the suspension because this can be applied to most cars!
Oh boy, I thought that seal was gonna be a nightmare but it worked out for you! Thanks Dr. O!
Top shelf banter Eric! That is why your videos are so valued. Great job, happy Mothers Day to all you moms!!!
Mr. O, you see the good,the bad & the ugly day in & day out. You owe no allegiance to any one brand or system. Your opinion: priceless. Thanks for sharing with us.
I love these kind of videos. And I couldn't think of a better person to get opinions about the build quality of different vehicles than a mechanic. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
Your OPINION is one of the reason I enjoy watching, thxs again nice video.....
Always appreciate when you mention what you used before obtaining a special tool for the job. Harkens back to when I had little money, but lots of DIY drive. And I'm sure there are many just getting started who have no large toolchest, or deep pockets. But hopefully they learn as they go what we learned; time is money, and time saved is money saved.
23:52 - Why I think Eric O. is a great mechanic! Many would turn a blind eye on that shaft seal. Props my man. Eric P
After you have fixed the same problem over and over on the same vehicle, somewhere it ceases to be your opinion but becomes fact. I appreciate your input. Scotty doesn't care what people thinks. The only problem with you is you can't say, "I've been fixin cars for 50 years..." LOL. And your videos are never boring.
Dude. Best walk through I’ve seen on the F-150 touching on nearly every front suspension component. I love it. Thank you very much.
Just discovered the Mevotech parts when looking for upper control arms on my truck. Nothing against the Moog stuff but these look just as good.
nothing washes a cold beer down better than an SMA video,thx MR O.
You are an excellent technician and a great teacher. Don't let the bad comments get to you.
I've finally accumulated the tools to do all the suspension and steering work on my car and my wife's car. Thanks to Eric O I have good direction. Thanks, E
I don't care what any one else says, still love these long videos showing how to do brakes, cv joints, etc. Never get tired of them. I only wish I could work on my vehicles as good as you do yours.
Sunday morning + coffee + SMA=Heaven
Looking a great job, always informative, thank you for taking the time to record.
I bought a Nano because of your videos. It is a sweet little impact. Still love the videos, nuts and bolts and the diagnosis too. Thanks Dr. O.
so did i !! only problrm my son came over the day it came in the mail saying "i need an impact " so it's back to the SMA store for me :/
Eric, thanks so much for the video, you are a down to earth guy and excellant teacher. Can learn alot from you!!
Great Video. Always good to see what the road salt does to our cars.
From CT resident
Eric vent your opinion anyway you want, you are the expert.
If you say it's bad it's bad, that's why i purchased a Toyota, because you have said they are good.
And now i know they are.
And the keyboard experts, keep to your harddrive and usb sockets.
you whats funny, those people with the usb and hard drives do drive hondas and toyotas
Eric, after seeing the abuse you put those Astro Nano's through you convinced me they were worth the money. Bought both the 3/8ths and 1/2 inch guns and am in love! Only had them a week and I'm a "shade tree" mechanic and they have already paid for themselves. Keep up the great work DR. O!
I needed to learn what that inner axle seal was all about BECAUSE THATS WHERE MY TRUCKS LEAKING OIL! Thanks for the vid bro!
Damn Eric props to you for what you do up north I'm glad I work south and don't deal with rust much except on older cars
You are amazing, I think I could do this in about 3 days, but you do it so effortlessly.
I've been watching you for years, great content, awesome mechanic!
I really like your personality on doing repairs of Ford's. I'm a GM man, but just bought a 2000 F-150 needing exhaust manifold bolts/gaskets because it was a really good deal for a 4wd and I wanted a spare truck for the "just in case" moments. That's how I found you. Now I'm a subscriber. Keep up the good work. By the way I live in Wisconsin, much less on snow than New York. LOL.
That long stretch with Big Nasty while you were pushing the lower ball joint out brought back memories from the metal shop I worked at when I was a kid. I don't yet have to wear a hearing aid but I've had impaired high frequency hearing, every since. Lately, closed captions are the game.
What did you say! Same here. Listening to a pizza oven moan away, ambulance sirens for 10+ years, hammers/impacts. My hearing is getting bad
I told them I'm half deaf. I didn't tell them I don't listen half the time either though. They'll never know which half is at play.
Thanks for another great video, love the nuts & bolts type videos. Thanks Eric O
thanks for bringing back the air tools, i see your listening to the people
It's much easier to watch this job being done than actually doing it. Deeez nuts.
Ozzstar Salty nuts Glen 🤣
That's why I watch. I get all the experience of doing the job, and Mr. O is the one getting dirty and tired! (Keeps me in good graces with the wife too. I don't track oil onto the carpet!)
that's why many of us watch "work/repair" videos on youtube, always better to watch someone else struggle and groan, it makes my day usually :))
Ain't that the truth!
It's really not that bad if you have the tools. I used to do jobs like this in about 30 minutes including a brake job but I wasn't trying to video and explain to people what I was doing.
Watching this channel is better than trade school. I have learned so much from you. Thank you so much. I have been able to complete many repairs on my truck I would have had no idea how to do. You are the best teacher ever. Another plus and big respect for you is you don't use " cheap" parts. Quality means everything when doing any repair. Again thank you for all the knowledge and education. This is for sure a TEN ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Channel.😊
id reckon take that trade school money and throw at a shop or ask an existing shop if you can push a broom
I for one appreciate the fact that you share your OPINIONS on tools ,materials,designs, parts sources and manufacturers design failures. learning is why we're all here. Oh , and there is always the first amendment !!
Thanks again Eric , and Mrs.O
almost the same ball joint as an old chevy i told derw to watch you so i didnt have to show him how to do it.... your awesome
Thks for the Sunday morning video..had my coffee, now off to work.good video.happy mothersday mrs o... eric and family have a great weekend..check your air pressure, big nasty may be starving ( lol)..she's always put the beans to everything..give her two drops of oil and the afternoon off.she will be just fine.
Great video Dr! Happy Mother's day Mrs O!!!!!!!
You are the best at explaining how to do it, on this youtube thing... Peace, God Bless America...
I'd never seen that 4-wheel drive configuration before and I have to agree with you, that does look rather weak to say the least. Job well done, sure goes easy with power tools and know how. Thanks for the video.
Great video, I have to change out hub bearings, IWE, Axles, Seals. Brake pads and rotors. This video gives me confidence. Thank you. Love all your videos. Great work. Great content 👍 My 2011 F150 Thanks you.
what a mutters day. woke up to a new diagnose dan(ya ought to check it out good can bus explanation) and some good old sma!!!! life is good. now off for some flowers for the mother in the house and start a dinner.
Nothing better than starting a day off with a repair video.
Another awesome video Eric
Never thought a how to video could also be entertaining. Great job 👍
I need to tell you, you do a Great job. I love your work.
I love my ford truck...and when I see em roll into the shop its like payday came early!
nice job Eric O. Another one for the record books👍
You are awesome i have watched many videos on youtube and yours is one of my favorites keep up the fantastic work sir.
i recently purchased a 3/8 nano, i love it. the thing is ridiculous. every one at work is blown away by it.
For the price the little guy is awesome!
When i told them what i paid they couldnt believe it
I watch your pod cast (Whatever they call it) for many reasons. One of them is your opinion. You have seen more things in vehicles than I ever will and so your knowledge and opinions formed from that knowledge then to carry a lot of weight with me so regardless of that guy wanting you to "keep it to yourself",.... well forget him and keep on doing what you're doing! PLEASE, keep doing it!!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this video.
First rate work, fun to watch you make repairs.
Always like your vids really enjoy them very informative nice work
Just did my ball joints 10000 miles ago replaced them with the mevotech terrain tough. And haven't had any problems.
Since the upper control arm isn’t used to align the steering/suspension I always stock 4 bolts and nuts for the upper control arms at our shop and just cut them out and put them in the other way therefore you don’t have to remove the strut.
Tnx for recording. I always up vote for you taking the time.
I love the sound of a good air tool, like music to my ears.
I currently have an 07 on the shade tree lift.
thanks Eric O!!
same jobby job.
the inner hub guts fell apart driver side.
Eric, if you say its a crap - I believe you that its a crap :) Its your channel, you can say what you want :) Gr8 job as always!
Finally! The Brake Clean Whoommmpppphhh! Had to hit the Like button Eric! Keep up the great work!
hey Mr O...don't stop giving us your opinion please...an opinion from you is worth it's weight in gold because of your extensive experience! PS...love the nuts n bolts vids!
Good job, very professional, and good equipment for the job performance.
Eric I thank you.
I did my own F150 pick up the lower ball joints a shop quoted me $1300 2017 then I got a second opinion on the lower ball joint they said to me the ball joints were fine in 2017. thanks for your RUclips, channel that I found I did the job in September 2021 myself and my sons help after I watched your work thanks I even change my upper control arms. I took my pick up Chevy dealer had them do Front alignment for $99.
I said to the mechanic I did this all myself lower ball joints and upper control arms was hoping they were where, closest, he said yeah they’re right on cause, I did not have to adjust the uppers Control arms.
My favourite part would be the tie rod end being beaten heated and oiled into submission... great video by a great mechanic again.
Very informative videos showing all aspects of a job and even hardship
I just love how all your tools have names
thanks for another great vlog !!!! happy mothers day to Mrs. O !!
Great video. Very educational and helpful. Thank you.
Man I can't wait to get one of those SMA shirts you're always wearing. Super cool.
'Come On' Crown lubricants...your sales have probably gone up across the country/world because of this RUclipsr'. Give Eric a couple cases of your stuff and let him put them to the 'real world' test!
great video Eric.
Great Video as always ERIC
I just had this done and the labor was 14 hrs !! I was quoted 6 hrs..
2k total with parts, also did tie rods , pitman etc.. Rides nice now
We have the same issue with rust here in the UK (probably not as bad as what you guys have) and a quick blast with a wire wheel and penetrating fluid makes thing so much easier to get apart
Update: i use the TTX ball joint on my Ford f150 2010 after you recommend it 3 years ago. I use my truck has a truck here in Canada last week my truck went in for inspection and they are still going strong i grease them has part of my normal maintenance. 60% of my driving is on dirt road full of hole. 5 star review thanks you.
Great job Eric
Big nasty is my favorite life saving weapon
Thank u from nyc
Your videos are the best. Thanks!
Your repair videos are by far the best I’ve ever seen really enjoy watching you work on anything and enjoy your banter and sense of humor is what separates this channel from all the others! Keep up the great work DR.O
I do wish I could watch you get that tie rod loose... Always awesome vids Eric, thanks.
great job Eric, enjoy your videos
Absolutely the best vid on how to replace the CV axle that I've found. Now I feel confident to tackle my repair this weekend!!!
We love your opinion eric....we love the phone ringing ...we love the bell going of...we love seen the family ....its real ..its live...we would nt have it any other way....Great video...
I had a friend who used to say when the phone rang......"Every time I hear that phone it's ringing" LOL
The 2021 f150 is truck even mechanics are buying just ask scotty. whats your opion .because like yourr other fans i think you are the most honest mechanic on here .thank you
I know you are strapped for time. We will try to keep up so bust and move and thanks for the Sunday video.
WOW Fords's get air cleaning prior to the work beginning! Not sure the Cheeevy's get that same love :)
Love hearing the NANO back in action!
Great Vid!
I think this is the first time I've heard Eric say "I don't have the tool for it" lol
Great job Mr. O...
It's the brake cleaner that drawls people to the channel. 😜 Hope you and your family has a great weekend.
Haha Eric you had me laughing about the viewer stating you should keep your opinions to yourself. Firstly this is your channel and everyone here has the capability to scroll or watch. I prefer to watch even if you don't care for a certain auto manufacturer that I may or may not like. I loved Chevy growing up but they just don't deliver anymore. I find that most foreign auto makers do a better job nowadays. It is sad but just a fact. I love made in America but I can't spend thousands on a vehicle that just won't last. Thank you for your honesty as a mechanic and I think we all love that you take pride in what you do.
Job well done Eric.
Thanks for all yours videos
I really enjoy your videos. I am a ford guy but after watching this on the 4wd not so much anymore. That looks really cheap. You would think ford would do better than that. Thanks again Eric O.
Been watching your videos for a few months now and I'm a big fan. Not to hate on other "mechanic" youtubers but your really the only one I enjoy watching because its real life repairs not stages "repair" videos. Thanks.
Your opinion really matter to us. We may agree or disagree but help us to decide to buy a car , buy tools parts brand and so on. Thumbs up! Enhorabuena!