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2003 Nissan Sentra Front Ball Joint & Wheel Bearing Replacement -Fixing it Forward

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Here's another video in the series with Jerry Hall's 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R. In this episode I replace the left lower ball joint and left front wheel bearing. I was intent on working the brakes into this video, but as you can see, things didn't quite turn out the way I had planned.
No matter. The work got done and we are one step closer to completing the repairs on this car. To be honest, it'll be a few episodes before we wrap this one up. Stay tuned.
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@boomstickkid 8 лет назад

nothing wrong with welding a balljoint in, been done before plenty of times, will be done again by plenty of other people. he clearly explained in the video all the reasons for doing this, and why it is safe. thanks eric!!

@cherryberry10142011 6 лет назад

All of a sudden everyone becomes an engineer once they see a welded a ball joint. Eric is a professional not some incompetent guy watching youtube to learn a trade.

@BMWK75Rider 8 лет назад

It's kind of satisfying to see that I'm not the only one struggling with repairs. I always start with something that looks like a half hour job, but ends up with having half my car or motorcycle in parts... Fixing it forwards is therapy to me ;-) Thanks Eric!

@jonathancardona6215 5 месяцев назад

Currently going thru that right now

@SirDeanosity 8 лет назад

Eric we really appreciate how you just let your whole experience just hang out there!

@ldangussca 8 лет назад

"I was just at the parts store!!!!" This should be a topic for another video... I feel your pain bro!

@zachicusmaximus5551 8 лет назад

I usually get my cars up in the air and all disassembled so I know what to buy before making a trip to the parts store lol. Working on other people's crap you don't generally have that much time.

@WhoThisGuy515 8 лет назад

+Thomas Jackson One thing i've learned is take everything off and apart that you are goin to need to do. Make a list then go to the parts store. SO MANY TRIPS! i don't even have to tell the guys what i'm working on or my phone number for the warrantys anymore.

@marzocchi705 8 лет назад

All through out watching this I was thinking it was like me with my Saab. The more you did the more you find out needed doing. Nothing went to plan. Great video, shows what working on cars is really like

@SOLIZ49erFAITHFUL 8 лет назад

I have to say that you're awesome for giving back to the less fortunate in dire need. I too on occasion do what I can , it doesn't seem fair to make so many trips to the part's store. Your videos have helped me tremendously in times where what it is your repairing, clears the mind of frustration. Thanks a million times or more.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Joe Solid Thanks very much for your comment. Really made my day.

@brentcorliss7145 8 лет назад

I must admit that it is nice to see that even the great Eric has to "continue down the rabbit hole" from time to time. Having owned my share of Fixing it Forward quality vehicles, this has been me every time I wanted to fix something simple. Good job keeping your cool, Eric!

@ratbert86 8 лет назад

My first thumbs down of an EricTheCarGuy video. Welding in a ball joint that is too small for the control arm? That's completely rigged! Saying it'll stay in place is crazy. You've changed the metallurgy of both the ball joint and control arm by welding. If you see any failure, I'd bet the metal will tear out of the control arm and that's certainly not going to stay together. Eric, I really like your channel and the whole fixing it forward idea but this video really bothers me.

@ajjohn8729 Год назад

Literally puts someone in extreme danger over 15$

@Eger118877 Год назад

This guy is 10 times the mechanic that I'll ever be but I was really disappointed in this video. He should have just replaced the whole lower control arm.

@jackrabbit5047 8 лет назад

From watching Eric's videos, I must say that Car mechanics are super-awesome. Hard to begrudge the seemingly high costs of repairs for us muggles.

@insertgoodname4809 8 лет назад

Eric is in rare form in this one. Classic "Eric the car guy" dry wit!

@kells77 8 лет назад

It's become like a advert for tools Eric Bring back the early days of ETCG

@erics9213 8 лет назад

Your videos are fun to watch, especially this one because of its realism of what I routinely run into being a weekend mechanic. But, I'm learning a lot by your mistakes. The fix it forward concept is the best!

@aleblanc3547 8 лет назад

Ah yes...the reality of car repair. Thanks, Eric for the start of another great series.

@williamfrench9973 2 года назад

I love this video because it’s so real - scope creep happens, even to etcg! Very informative. I also learned that I can use my Honda brake fluid in my Nissan (which is awesome since I have both Hondas and 1 Nissan). Two thumbs up!!!

@corolfo 8 лет назад

I was going to order the same exact ball joint for my Sentra but then i saw your video that it wouldn't fit. Thank you for saving me time!

@mikeschaner5853 Год назад

I know this was 7 yrs ago, but today the cheapest and quickest method is to replace the arm. Good show sir

@AGuysGarage 8 лет назад

Love these fixing it forward videos. As "they" say, no good deed goes unpunished. That is why the fixing it forward rides fight with you so much. ;P Love it, It is more realistic to what the average Joe rocking this in his driveway will run into.

@TheSavageGarage 8 лет назад

My favourite type of ETCG videos

@haleysdad2004 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I have had so many car projects that have gone like this. It feels like you've opened Pandora's box. Thanks for sharing your frustrations. It's kind of nice to see you work through this and roll with the punches.

@erik.cowell1277 8 лет назад

My favorite parts of his videos, is the way that he rips on people who always complain about his safety glasses haha. "Shop teachers" I love it.

@SteveRobReviews 8 лет назад

Awesome vid Eric , ok it was more like five vids in one. That's the way it goes in the real world. 👍👍

@777fuzzypeach 8 лет назад

Can't believe what I just watched. This is the sort of thing a lawyer dreams about.

@justinbouy3153 4 года назад

What?

@r3dhorse 3 года назад

@@justinbouy3153 He's probably talking about the ball joint welds. The worst thing that would happen is the ball joint fails prematurely and they'd have to replace whole the control arm which you'd have to do anyway.

@hayqueporter3884 3 года назад

I’m sorry so what would u have done genius?? Share.!!!!😩

@ANGRYCHILD305 8 лет назад

I'm pretty sure he doesn't even read this comments often,but he should take his own advise. in one of his videos he said he dint bother in replacing ball joints, he just replaced control arms. I learned that from him. I used to replace balljoints all the time. but to be honest. you save time and money by just replacing the arm. dint agree with the balljoints solution.but hey, I have seen it done before and it works. thanks for another great video!

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+javier cabrero It was the only solution on that day. The control arms were not available, and wouldn't be for several days. I didn't want to jam up the rest of the repairs because of that. There's more to it than what you see in the videos, always.

@ANGRYCHILD305 8 лет назад

+EricTheCarGuy thanks for the reply! I been a long time subscriber and I have learned a lot of things over the years by watching your videos! thanks and keep up the good work. hope to see a new video soon!

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+javier cabrero Thank you for being a 'long time subscriber' and for your comments. Appreciated. New videos come out on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Keep an eye on my social networks for when they are released.

@l4d2160 8 лет назад

Love the added humor, Eric! Keep up the good work!

@slscout 8 лет назад

when you say "Thank you Car Parts King" i think of that commercial with Ray Zalinsky

@ndaguanno 8 лет назад

+Scott Scout Now I can hear him with his commercial speech.

@KOakaKO 7 лет назад

Back in the '90s, when I was still working in a shop, all of the JDM cars needed a rotation tool to get the caliper piston to go back into the caliper. I know that all of the '80s and '90s Japanese brands did this. I still have the tool in my box, it looks like a large dice cube. You can look at the inside of the caliper piston. If it has a couple of slots, or a couple of recessed holes, or something along those lines, then it requires the rotation tool to twist the piston. Once you rotate the piston, it recesses back into the caliper. You cannot simply compress it back in, because they won't do that. I won't swear that a 2003 Nissan is the same way, but I would bet that it is...

@Bakanelli 2 года назад

But not on the front calipers, right? VW/Audi have rotating pistons just in the back

@Boodieman72 8 лет назад

Fixing it Forward, its starts with penetrating fluid and ends with brute strength. Love the fixing it forward videos.

@CrazyHHO19 5 лет назад

Thats first time i see eric the car guy bodging a job.

@dracla1 8 лет назад

sorry this one is giving you grief. Thanks for the video and as always keep up the good work.

@MemorableC 8 лет назад

+adventureoflinkmk2 well it was also a crapcan

@camtheham13 8 лет назад

+adventureoflinkmk2 some might say can is what it needs to be turned into

@alphaomegaello 8 лет назад

Etcg amazing repair video, never seen a press fit wheel bearing job done that quick and easy, wish I had a hub grappler, got two wheel bearing jobs to do soon.

@universewonders1 7 лет назад

are you serious people ? eric is showing us how to deal with a situation when you are stuck... if the welds will fail which i pretty much think they wont its still attached... and if you feel sloppiness when they fail you can change the whole control arm, come on people have respect for eric who puts ton of work to make videos to help you fix your car and make it better !

@recordedclips8888 8 лет назад

Eric the car guy you are the best mechanic on RU-vid and good guy.Pure Respect for you sir :-)

@hollocast 8 лет назад

Aw Eric, it's the gift that keeps on giving!

@horrorreboot351 7 лет назад

love fixing it forward helping people is awesome

@spelunkerd 7 лет назад

This is one of the most educational videos I've seen all year.

@clintonswitzer6239 2 года назад

Sentra SE-R (2.5) and base models (1.8) have slightly different front lower ball joints. I learned this the hard way. The Moog part numbers K90434 and K9633 are for base model Sentras the 1.8 L engine while K500338 is for the SE-R model with the 2.5 L engine. I emailed Moog customer service about this.

@THR36IX 2 года назад

thanks for confirming. im replacing the ball joints and tierods and was confused why there was 3 options for the ball joints. do you also have a sentra ser? what kind of ball joint remover did you use if you dont mind.

@clintonswitzer6239 2 года назад

@@THR36IX I did the job on a friends car. Pretty sure we just borrowed a ball joint press from autozone.

@DanielSambrano23 8 лет назад

Projects can be tough at times. Good job staying positive and making things work! Be careful with that brake dust.

@shahsmerdis 8 лет назад

Saying OEM part lasted 14 years, then hoping moog will last just as long is a stretch no offense. I wouldnt have that on my car, but for someone on a budget, you really tried your best for them. getting them on the road for another few years im sure is going to help him alot though. and all your work is appreciated.

@thetwocargarage6703 8 лет назад

+Bardia Ghajari You wouldn't have a Moog part on your car or a welded ball joint?

@eddiemartinez265 8 лет назад

+Bardia Ghajari I have been using moog parts for years never had a problem with any of there parts.

@zoidberg444 8 лет назад

With the mileage on the vehicle I don't think it was worth putting an OEM part on there. I think that repair will last the remaining service life of the vehicle.

@eddiemartinez265 8 лет назад

zoidberg444 Your right

@eddiemartinez265 8 лет назад

Still think moog makes good parts at leaste i have found them to work well and last long.

@joshuamingin956 8 лет назад

love your work keep it up eric

@travis4798 8 лет назад

Those ratcheting wrenches are real time savers! So handy.

@TheGreasemonkey87 8 лет назад

watching ETCG on the couch with a hot cup of coffee, ahhhh

@ramsn1971 6 лет назад

I don't understand why so many are opposed to the welding. I think Eric did a fantastic job. Welding makes for a stronger setup anyway.

@davidvikken7510 8 лет назад

What! I changed the ball joints in my 2004 Sentra SE-R SpecV in december 2015. The ball joints I bought were a generic brand from Partsource and they pressed right in no problem using that same C-Clamp style press tool that you had there. I definitely did not run into this issue and this is the same style of car since the model was the same between 2002 to 2006.

@skyscraper37 8 лет назад

Love you...most of the time...can't believe you did this....still love the channel though

@emtscythe3782 8 лет назад

Oreilly Auto Parts has lower control arms readily available for that vehicle under the Import Direct line around $120.

@Thatgreenbronco 8 лет назад

Wow if a mechanic told me he was gonna weld my ball joint I'd be like hell no!

@Mortalomena 8 лет назад

+ChromeGunner86 Maybe not if youre broke. $100 for ball joints or $400 for new control arms? While both will fix the problem.

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+ChromeGunner86 Either that or pay $150 more for a part that isn't avail be for 2 days.

@jasonchicoine1533 8 лет назад

+EricTheCarGuy seen ball joint welded many times on old dodge trucks. No big deal

@W8tNbLEed86 8 лет назад

Thanks for the awesome video. Even when you forget which size tool you used, you always find a way to crack a joke.

@xtreamrider0214 3 года назад

Like working with a buddy. A little humor and several trips to the parts store

@Strassenkrieger45 8 лет назад

Great video, Eric. Thanks for doing what you do. Fridays are the best day of the week haha.

@PeteyG708 8 лет назад

Eric's word of this video ended up being "Butter".

@999thenewman 8 лет назад

Another year and you'll get your gold RU-vid Play Button Award! :)

@GrizzillaStudios Год назад

I'm not gonna lie, those spot welds are going to keep me up at night😂

@Echo024 4 года назад

I had the opposite problem at NAPA - they tried to sell me a ball joint that was 2mm larger in diameter than the ball joint I pressed out (yes, the part number was correct, checked against the VIN). I didn’t want to ruin my LCA so I went somewhere else and found one that was spot on.

@bc67 8 лет назад

Props on perseverance and meeting every challenge. Read a bunch of the comments on a weld versus press fit and which one is stronger. My question would be did the welded install center the ball joint properly? Or is there some tolerance there making that not a concern.

@rwt5670 8 лет назад

Can see the lawyers lining up when those welds fail..unbelievable.

@Tigerfire75 8 лет назад

Eric investigate fully before going to buy parts. It saves time and money. Not to mention all the looks you get from the repair store people.

@martinmoeller123 8 лет назад

this in beneath your standard of repairs eric... and if you wanna weld this. atleast weld it well, now like you did with small squshy tacks... Its like your getting old, your work is getting way more sloppy :P. not checking the brakes completly for any parts you might need before running to the parts store ;) i hope your not ill or somthing :P you cutting to the hub, I havent seen you do that earlyer, you where way more precise. And a pro tip for your OTC hub tool, get a trust bearing INA D-5, it will help a lot with the performance of the tool, go watch South Main Autos channel where he uses the OTC tool :)

@jeremyproctor9671 8 лет назад

New idea for the fixing it forward series !!!! lets fix the failing light bulb very apparent at 33:26 ANNOYING !!!! thanks for the good wholesome videos eric !

@zahinrahman013 8 лет назад

for helping with fixing it forward, Eric kindly link amazon bookmark. a percentage will be sent every time somebody shops on amazon

@drivewaydiyer6504 7 лет назад

Just for the doubters, he's a pro and knows what he's doing. If he says its safe, its safe!!! If you were going to weld, I guess you would be a competent welder and if not you wouldn't weld, you'd purchase the correct part and fit it.

@HighGrade_FireBlade 3 года назад

That’s because those ball joints are for the limited edition Sentra. The moog problem solver ball joints for the SE-R is K500338

@lpuccio 8 лет назад

this channel is a production like a Hollywood type only specially for RU-vid

@GarthGoldberg 8 лет назад

Eric: the Hub Grappler did save you from using a press, but you have a press! The Hub Grappler looks great, but it's more expensive than a Harbor Freight press which could probably also do the job. Once you have the caliper and rotor off, and you have the axle pushed through, it's not much more work to pull the whole strut out.

@lilmanjeeps 8 лет назад

Watching during the morning poop.

@user-di7rw7nd6j 8 лет назад

Do you have diarie. ?

@Darren.G 8 лет назад

coming across this comment while simultaneously on the porcelain throne = priceless.

@aserta 8 лет назад

+Darren G. So you're like throne buddies?

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Sprint316 Hope everything comes out OK.

@Darren.G 8 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy no scientific breakthroughs. (Thankfully) Lmao

@chrisryan5668 8 лет назад

It really disappoints me to see all of You haters in these comments. There was absolutely nothing wrong with welding in the ball joint as long as he wasn't welding welding it in from below. The weld isn't supporting any weight or effecting the structure of the car at all. I would go as far as to say the welded in one would be better than the factory one. The weld should hold stronger than a skimpy little snap ring which isn't even necessary in the first place. It's simply an extra step to ensure safety in the case that the ball Joint completely splits apart. But I hope you all know that not a single one of your hateful comments are effecting anything. Hundreds of thousands of people will continue to love Eric the car guy videos whether you're ok with him welding the ball Joint or not.

@nutz4gunz457 8 лет назад

+Chris Ryan The problem isn't that it's unsafe. The problem is that when those tack welds brake/rust off then the ball joint will have some wiggle room and will probably make horrible clunking noises going over bumps.

@zacharymoore8110 8 лет назад

"I really hate loosing the steel brake lines" Says Eric lol A+

@zaytyga 6 лет назад

@ericthecarguy. No matter how many people sre complaining about what you did, theres several others that still like your videos including me. I like that you keep it real in yiur videos and when the worst case scenarios come you do what you gotta do. Whether its using a welder or a lot of power tools when stuff dont want to budge. Do what you gotta do sir. I stand by you 👌. Im sure youll make sure everything is safe whenever you can. And do care about safety.

@BigArmsWes 8 лет назад

31:43 "I want it back." Haha! That is why I enjoy watching your repair videos so much. :)

@MR-je1jb 5 лет назад

You didn't have a ball joint for the 2.5L SER model Sentra. You had a ball joint for the standard model Sentra. The correct Moog part number is K500338. No welding needed, just the correct part. I'm surprised nobody figured that out as being the problem. The 2000-06 Sentra used a different control arm for the regular and SER model.

@THR36IX 2 года назад

i bought the k500338 part for my sentra spec v and they were still too small diameter got me frustrated af lol.

@flyingtjar007 8 лет назад

Love the hub grappler, Have one myself, use it all the time. great tool, great time saver.

@themechanic6117 8 лет назад

why not weld from the bottom side? plus it could be welded all the way around without compromising the grease by just letting your welds cool down before you move on. those welds look sketchy...

@richardquinones2959 8 лет назад

Eric you're so hilarious I see you getting frustrated LOL

@tonyarguello3596 8 лет назад

I enjoy watching the struggle, f-up as it is I'm glad that I'm not alone when ever I get my hands dirty

@johncornharvester 8 лет назад

welding in a ball joint, uhh, is that safe?

@stevenmarsden2257 8 лет назад

+John Howington Something tells me thats 1 bad pothole from failing

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+John Howington It was only pressed in when it was new. I'd say welding is a better bond.

@FordExplorer420 8 лет назад

+John Howington no way

@FordExplorer420 8 лет назад

+Steven Marsden omg yea gotta fix it rite ?

@ericthecarguy 8 лет назад

+Dick Fageroni You're speaking for Scotty now?

@optimistichorizon 8 лет назад

This is the best Eric can do. You're going to have to roll with it.

@theguywhowouldnt7224 8 лет назад

+optimistichorizon LOL.

@Tedybear315 8 лет назад

Another possible issue would be one I ran into with parts from NAPA. Had to do the tie rod end on my Bronco II. Box had the right part number. The part? The ID number on the physical bag was for an F350. Totally different when compared with the removed one. I wound up returning it (twice...next one had the same incorrect part in the correct box). Went to Advance and they ordered in the correct one. 100% match. Always check a part number if stamped or bagged has the number. Never know what dingelberry was filling boxes.

@butdoyou1970 8 лет назад

I would hope that Eric would get that car back, and fix it properly with a lower control arm...that's embarrassing for the entire automotive repair industry.

@millinom 6 лет назад

Brad Hoger nonsense...

@jenseninterceptors 6 лет назад

Youre a really good guy for doing all this

@elephantpuke 8 лет назад

Those tack welds will definitely break.

@chads8720 2 года назад

Yes because a snap ring is soo much stronger.....idiot...

@wyattoneable 8 лет назад

Great series Eric!

@joshuawebb3337 8 лет назад

Car is two steps forward one step back kinda project.

@opl500 5 лет назад

Definitely one of those things you want to call the customer for to get approval on, but as long as they're OK with it, lol. BZZZZZZT.

@mikef8769 8 лет назад

If my welder is broke, would you suggest a really strong glue?

@TheRick2130 8 лет назад

+Mike F elmers glue works great, make sure your grain orientation is on point :)S

@drb4074 8 лет назад

+Kim Andersen Go with Gorilla Tape. That shit outlasted the car I used it on.

@djhalfozbowflex3545 4 года назад

ahahah LMAO Hilarious

@SalandFindles 6 лет назад

Is it just me or is Eric basically the Bob Ross of mechanics? 🤔

@audifixr101 8 лет назад

Man if this car came into my shop and we saw that ball joint we'd first all gather around and laugh at it and then call the customer to ask them what backyard butcher has been working on their car... Work like that is a bad image for the entire trade, there's a big difference between what "should be ok" and what is proper and safe, especially when it comes to keeping a suspension part/wheel connected to the vehicle

@mworke 8 лет назад

+steve (audifixr) Imaging the liability of having a repair like this fail in the field resulting in serious injury or even death. Lawyers love this kind of chit. As we say at work......The view is not worth the climb. In this case: Are you willing to risk someone's life to save a few bucks let alone loosing everything you have if/when it fails? Trust me, it will fail - just a matter of time.

@ToxicMisfitsYt 8 лет назад

it works fine. and hes helping out a vet. who tf cares. mazdas welded ball joints for years

@ToxicMisfitsYt 8 лет назад

+mworke hes fixing the car for free so no one can get sued here.

@lilmanjeeps 8 лет назад

+steve (audifixr) How is that going to fail? A good weld is stronger than any spline fitting. Plus the nut holding it. Plus the snap ring. Not to mention the car brands that always welded the ball joints in at the factory. Nothing wrong with what he did.

@scrimmy6969 8 лет назад

+Sprint316 First of all the parts are cast. Second when the spot welds fail that will allow the ball joint to move around in the control arm. Shit work

@conradtaylor9476 8 лет назад

On the topic of just tack welding instead of fully welding because of cooking the grease in the ball joint. The zirk fitting allows refilling the grease when you are are done.

@TheDrunkardHu 8 лет назад

Holy shit, hub grappler for the WIN! (I posted this comment before I heard you say it in the video)

@betocano1987 3 года назад

Even though if the welds crack, the ball joint will not nowhere. You gotta do what you gotta do to get the job done.

@ThisDoesNotCompute 8 лет назад

Eric, I'm wondering, do you think it would have worked if you had wrapped a few layers of aluminum tape around the new ball joint to "pad out" the difference in dimension? It probably would have kept it from rattling around in the LCA, but I don't know if that would have been enough (do ball joints need to fit so tightly that they need to be hammered into place, or is a lack of play sufficient?).

@EngineeringVignettes 8 лет назад

+This Does Not Compute I thought about that too, but I noticed that the snap ring went in above the welds, which means that the part was meant to press-fit into a taller flange in the lower control arm (taller than the flange in this arm). The welds were necessary unless some other spacer was to be placed in as well to take up the space between the snap ring and the top of the control arm's mating flange. At least that's just my observation... - Eddy

@JM-yx1lm 6 лет назад

Hahaha, no man, that wont work.

@fuohio1 8 лет назад

Just an honest question for those out there with lots of experience doing ball joints. I've done a handful over the years but only once ran into an issue similar to this one where the new part was a little sloppy. It didn't have play, but it also didn't press in tight either. Obviously the right way to fix it would be to replace the control arm to ensure it had a tight pressed fit. A good friend of mine who wrenches for a living showed me a technique called "prick punching" where you basically ping the side wall of the ball joint all the way around, and it basically increases the overall diameter of the ball joint which allowed for it to enlarge to where it had to be pressed into place. So basically I just wanted to ask if the prick punch method is common practice and does it hold up over time? I've only done it the one time and it seemed to work fine but is it something that's frowned upon? Just looking for advice is all, not an argument.

@TomsLife9 Год назад

that's a good idea. I was thinking sort of the opposite, peen the edges of the control arm inward a bit with the air hammer or similar to snug up the hole. I like your method better because if something gets messed up you can just buy a new ball joint, not control arm

@lrdisco2005 8 лет назад

Realy enjoyed this one, you have the same luck as me when it comes to fixing cars. The only thing I would have done different was to put a wet rag over the top of the ball joint before welding, but hindsight is easy.

@toroon 8 лет назад

Not cool Eric! That's a bush league repair. Some poor schmuck is going to have to clean your crap up I know with older cars we try to save the owner money. What you did was just plain STUPID!!!!!

@zombayification 6 лет назад

there's a nissan mechanic on a forum i go to and he says the reason that nissan doesn't sell just the ball joints is because once the ball joint goes bad, then you have to replace the whole control arm. he said that's how nissan wanted it.

@joedesalvo3316 8 лет назад

Hey Eric, you should set up an Account with WorldPac.. they have a parts warehouse in Fairfield. we use it all the time at work. (Advance Auto)

@dfw_motorrad1329 8 лет назад

3:34 This is why non-reversible ratcheting wrenches are garbage. Never buy them unless you always have the sense of mind to remember to not go too far. Even then it's still a pain.

@anthonyjcarolan3161 7 лет назад

You done a good job on that repair

@hyydefinition 8 лет назад

Great vid Eric .... Keep up the good work

@xdygmnyrdf 7 лет назад

you make very good videos and explain everything very well.

@TomsLife9 Год назад

I ran into something similar on my 04 Colorado, my shiny new Moog sway bar end links were rubbing against the steering knuckle. Had to go with some cheaper, non greaseable ones. I guess every manufacturer has slightly different interpretations and measurements for replacement parts.