Ford F-250: Ball Joints & Tie Rod Ends - Part II

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Now that the F250 steering knuckle is off it is time to get the ball joints pressed out, the new ones pressed in and get it reinstalled back on the axle. Let's see what can go wrong here.... -Enjoy!
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@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

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@johnbaker1039 6 лет назад

You didn't mention they made Brass Cannons. :-)

@rahrah8076 6 лет назад

It would be nice to see Brooks USA make a Bearing race and seal installer tool kit..

@broken1965 6 лет назад

I have a possible phone call solution 1 or 2 answered a week but you must earn the help / reward for doing something not just free free to many subs

@alk6744 6 лет назад

If you put screw through the bottom b joint hole you can get the upper out

@kyleh3935 6 лет назад

I bought the same exact ball joint press kit! It's amazing!!

@dirk4926 2 года назад

I appreciate a man who will give a reach-around

@huntingspud3086 6 лет назад

Really enjoy your video. Stop beating yourself up, you're only human and obviously know what you are doing. Keep on wrenching!

@rjh2459 5 лет назад

Impressed with your ability to problem solve

@kennethconnors5316 4 года назад

a beast of a job , no beginner should try

@bryanrose1746 3 года назад

Doing a fine job!

@brianklein2219 6 лет назад

I didn't realize how many very nice tools astro makes I'm going to check them out whenever I need a new tool they have very nice tools.

@larryhuddleston55 4 года назад

fascinating, the "walk-away technique" works every time.

@amr-50 6 лет назад

perfect video

@johnking676 6 лет назад

Eric. Thanks for all you do. Sorry after all this time a few knuckle heads can’t take a hint.

@jth1699 5 лет назад

Nice video. -- I have an F350 just like that truck - when my hubs went out i pulled the bearings out and went to the bearing house - biught new bearings and replaced the bearings - saved a ton of money - used that money to buy the special vacuum seal installer tool...

@londog53511 6 лет назад

I love my snap on ball joint set. well worth the money.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад

We all have made the mistake of tightening the upper ball joint before the lower on these Fords Eric O it happens correcting the binding and memory steer before it was completely installed is what makes a good Mechanic @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

@luisamoa2500 6 лет назад

I don't care what nobody says you're awesome. Soooo what you made a mistakes. This makes it even more enjoyable because you always find solutions. :)

@MrHuntermikey 5 лет назад

Ball joint rookie. Kidding you rock

@Talivarcin 4 года назад

dude your doing great you are only human love the video man great work :)

@Charles_Mulberry_7977 5 лет назад

Time for another episode of As the Axle Turns!

@donnierobertson3088 6 лет назад

Another great job A+

@NotHarry-er3wg 5 лет назад

I'm just glad he 's not my protologist, although I have to say I would bet that he would be good at anything he put his mind that to. Thanks Eric.

@williambeauchemin9536 4 года назад

I like watching your videos, even if I am not going to be working on that type of vehicle. I said it before, and I will say it again. You are too hard on your self! We all make little goofs! It's real easy when you have too much work, and not enough time. Take care of your self, and you make the best videos!!

@bengesell 8 месяцев назад

😆🙄I'm such a dork. I spent my afternoon trying to press those ball joints in the wrong direction...Oh boy...came back to verify I was pressing them "out" in the "correct" direction after wasting 4 hours going in the WRONG direction. Grateful for these tutorials. You know who to call if you ever need these dang-gum ball joints pressed out again.

@kelleycarter5648 5 лет назад

drove these type of ball joints with a big deep socket and a big hammer that we call the rushain and sweet was dripping from my brow but they went in and went together well. it worked.

@hawkie333 Год назад

Walking away is such a great technique. I have broken so many tools and parts because I want to win.

@marwadicomedydesistyle29 6 лет назад

Superb

@srdaniel2 6 лет назад

Very nice video. I know you're not a ford guy, but that is basically my vehicle, if it's a 6.0. Thanks for sharing.

@xx-ns7bv Год назад

I just did this same job on an 01. Let’s just say it took me more than lunch to figure out why they were binding up. Very nice work eric o. Oh, and I dropped roughly 3423 pieces of ball joint press kit.

@kalebmanley1361 4 года назад

You can run the threaded end of the ball joint press through the hole on the lower ball joint to get the upper out.

@icantcomplain840 6 лет назад

Since I haven't seen it in the comments and you brought it up. The Snap On ball joint press set would've made it easier. Lol. As always great video Mr. O. You are the consummate professional sir.

@Squirt200 6 лет назад

I run my own shop here in the UK, Im the only one answering the phone and still trying to earn a living! I also get calls asking after the silver bullet, so I totally get it when your busy and the phone goes, and it’s a dead donkey call. REALLY gets to me.. You gotta figure it out somehow Eric, this channel keeps me going!

@brianhetrick1301 3 года назад

Great video, I tried to work ahead without watching... Had the same tight knuckle issue watched and all came out great.

@prevost8686 4 года назад

I know it’s messy but I usually put some anti seize in the bore before pressing the new joint in. It just takes the work load off of the press threads and yes, I usually get it all over the place before I get done.

@nessunamore 4 года назад

I made a very similar mistake on the tightening sequence on my truck's Dana 44 when I did ball joints. As soon as you mentioned it was tighter than you liked I knew exactly where you went wrong. I took it all apart because I was it was steering like garbage

@darrylm3627 2 года назад

Good Stuff, Great Tips👍🏿😀 2016 F250 XLT 6.2L Gas 4W 4D (Stock)

@samvoyles2096 Год назад

So many "That's what she said" moments/opportunities with this video, 🤣🤣🤣

@lawrencecavens5760 2 года назад

Hey there Eric... At time index 4:23 where you were seeing if the press bolt would run along side, What you actually do is run the press bolt through the hole of the lower ball joint to press in the upper ball joint first.

@warrend114 5 лет назад

Hey Eric that press bolt side fits in the bottom opening of that knuckle. so the top ball joint comes out withe press in the same direction. just put the bolt in the hole where the bottom joint came out

@veterandd214 5 лет назад

Air tools Bring It On!!

@keithhastings4092 6 лет назад

We understand about the phone calls...of course you can’t answer the calls, you’re by yourself! Exactly! Pay the bills Eric!

@yurbeeinwatched 6 лет назад

Yep. Still burnt out. The Snappy ball joint press is worth every penny. I have also been saving wheel bearing races for years. They have pressed a lot of oddball ball joints and installed a lot of seals. Never throw away a perfect circle.

@RobertKohut 4 года назад

Nice!!

@lambition 6 лет назад

For the upper ball joint, you can remove it by unthreading the rod completely from the press then thread it again from the lower ball joint hole. Learned from another youtuber years ago. :D

@brian_youtube 5 лет назад

The Astro C clamp is the best and strongest I have seen.

@Jim-tz9lj 4 года назад

I see you're part of Astro's Amazon ad. Cool.

@Airsoftforall 5 лет назад

Have a friend who overlands and he uses a "dot" of rtv as a thread locker and then just 1/4 turn after tight on the hub. But to each his own.

@fsnissen 6 лет назад

The Brooks hammer is beautiful. I just ordered a 4 pound example. I'm sure the donation to you was very inexpensive and effective advertising. Good job on the F*rd ball joints. They can be a real pain in the ass. You are a good mechanic and an honest guy. If you were anywhere near me, I'd probably cut back a lot on fixing my own cars even though I have a ton of tools and two lifts at home. Stay safe Eric O. :)

@davidellenbaum1229 6 лет назад

nice safety glasses

@ptmvp236 6 лет назад

Feel your frustration about phones calls during working on a job. Specially as a mechanic.

@cangiscon 6 лет назад

Ha.... just did Excursion ball joints today pretty much did it the same way except the ball joint holes were not offset so was able use the ball joint press through one of the holes. Snap on press tool was crazy expensive but surprisingly i think its almost worth the soul and or left testicle price tag.....

@AaronBelknap 5 лет назад

Ah, the short C clamp when removing/installing a ball joint dilemma..... I almost shot coffee out of my nose when watching this when you said you've dropped the pieces a million times. I did just on one stupid ball joint on my '64 C10 this past weekend. Ah.....colorful metaphors such as Golly, gee and gosh darn. You should teach auto shop. But then we'd have to attend as they may not let you make video's. Thanks for the links for tools you use (and Astro) I may find some tools to get from Astro, such as a longer C clamp perhaps??? HONEY! I updated my list!

@michaelspeakman8924 5 лет назад

My brother is a big fan a four-wheel drives. Every time he's stuck in the axle the inner seal came out. You got to be perfect. To keep the seal from coming out so every time he put the axle in. He dropped the front cover

@dannybowen3550 3 года назад

Making mistakes are part of learning as long as they don't cost you money

@agray103 5 лет назад

Really sorry about the YT callers. Hope you can find a solution to the bombardment. Just wanted to say I appreciate your videos and thanks for the infotainment

@nascarfan1226able 6 лет назад

To get the upper ball joint out put the Press through the lower ball joint hole and use a socket extension if necessary

@SaltyTubers 6 лет назад

Isn't there a guy or two who like to stop by and just chat while you're working? Put them on the phone when people call!! :) Another great video brohan! BTW, you learn nothing from doing it right all the time. I've learned a lot in my lifetime.

@jameswasher3938 4 года назад

I do most of my own work, even at 65 years old.. but.. Not this, not without a lift. Doing this on bended knee would seriously suck. Nice video(s). Thanks

@simonjones7785 3 года назад

on a quick look that cup with the cut out is very similar to the rear void bush cup on the 5 series

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад

To do the top Ball joint on these knuckles I always stick the thread of the clamp through the hole for the bottom ball joint when the bottom ball joint is removed and it always works Well on straight aligned Ears Quick Tip Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

@darickymeister 5 лет назад

TTX ball joints are made by MevoTech ... quite reliable.

@BigDog50001 6 лет назад

The struggle is real folks....

@pplusbthrust 5 лет назад

And all without the use of naughty words. It's a g-d d-mn miracle.

@thomasseyffert1095 3 года назад

Keep Doing it your way Eric. Most people would not have the balls to put their mistakes on video! I learn a ton from all your hard work!

@brianklein2219 6 лет назад

Man that HF impact was really rocking it I got dewalt dcf899 & Milwaukee 2767 waiting on the I.R. w7152 in the meantime I might go get the HF impact & that ballpoint press is nicer than mine I have the one from advanced auto & bent a cup but that's ok sometimes sockets work to great video can't wait for part 3 me & my 6 year old son love your videos.

@MonacoDyanstyYorkshirelV Год назад

Great video! Stuff I need to do also!! And if you weren't on camera none of the mistakes would be happening! 😆

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

I usually put the ball-joint press itself in the vice vertically, a few of the pressing adapters will sit in place then, then hold the knuckle balanced and upper press pieces will more or less "sit" there also. with large steel truck knuckles , it doesn't always fit/work out ;)

@larryleblanc1551 4 года назад

Good video. I will suggest that after the nuts are tight on the ball joints, simply use a good hammer and hit the housing of each ball joint. They will align and you will be good. Just like one would do will U-Joints. Thank you. Larry

@SimpleLife1971 5 лет назад

Eric, I have the same Astro Ball Joint kit. The "press" is massive and has never failed me, I've never even seen it flex. I also bought the accessory sleeve kit so I can cover all the bases. For the price how can you go wrong. Use it to change out a couple of sets and it pays for itself...

@kevinmcclellan3228 5 лет назад

Done mine on a F 250 super duty 4x4

@NearlyNativeNursery 4 года назад

I appreciate you showing the challenge. I say anyone that does not makes mistakes is absolutely not doing or accomplishing a thing at all.

@mikechiodetti4482 2 года назад

I've learned a job like this one has MANY steps, details and of course tech tips not shown in the manual! It can burn up a LOT of time and wear you down, which is why you double check that everything is back to where it should be. Great job Mr. O!

@GregoryBirulkin 6 лет назад

You're very good mechanic, don't beat yourself up. Thank you for all your hard work!!

@ray2skaxxxx 3 года назад

I cut off most the stem of the ball joint with my Metabo with a cut off blade. It made things a little easier for me..

@potskie420 5 лет назад

Just found myself yelling at the screen..... Thread the forcing screw through the lower ball joint hole while pressing out the upper it's way easier. Those TTX Terrain Tuff ball joints are bad assed, Only ball joints we've found that stand up to plowing duty on those trucks for more than a couple years. Got some some pushing five years now in a couple trucks that are still as tight as the day they went in.

@chief356 6 лет назад

How i see you are the Editor of your own channel you could have left the goof up out, but you didn't like you said your human, I started auto mechanic's votech school 1973 i don't know half of what you know, so i enjoy your channel and learn at the same time, 99% of us respect you.

@UtahDarkHorse 2 года назад

Love watching your videos. Would never call. I feel that would be disrespectful, and over the line. Thanks for sharing.

@cubey 5 лет назад

I did my 87s front end about a year and a half ago. Much easier than a 78 Dodge van was that had control arms. I had to outsource the actual ball joints to a machine shop by carrying in the control arms and the special socket for the Dodge. I did the F250 with an HFT electric impact and a free rental tool.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад

Ball joints on these fords are Tight as a Tiger Tighter then tight good Work Eric O and Memory Steer Sucks @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

@williamkellogg7927 6 лет назад

Hey man, thats what happens when you are a star mechanic...............LOL

@tamugrad2007 11 месяцев назад

I realize this was 5 years ago. Hopefully, you've figured out by now that, after you remove the bottom ball joint from the knuckle, you can run the threaded shaft of the ball joint press through the bottom ball joint hole to get the top one out. You just have to remember to put the top one back in first so you can do the same thing when pressing them in. It's much easier that way and doesn't require stacking the collars to press them out or in. Even if you've figured that out, I thought somebody else might be able to use that info.

@Nitrodr1 6 лет назад

Being a consummate Pro, watching someone make a mistake, then work through the process to get it right is priceless. We learn from watching someone think through and correct themselves. A lot of learning goes on there. Great job!

@Eli-iy2uk 5 лет назад

those little machine screws that hold hub locks like to back out , gotta put thread locker on those

@TheDarvec1 5 лет назад

I couldn't find an adapter for a sensible price for my Civic so I cut up a 41mm hole saw and used that :)

@renof2505 2 года назад

This was helpful. My 2k F-250 is wandering but BJs are not sloppy, makes me think they are too tight as you mentioned here. I am changing them (they had 250k on originals) and put in Moogs. First one was too tight with factory camber sleeve. Got an SPC sleeve and that gave it some more room and now I can move it with 2 fingers. Had I not seen your mistake I would have thought new ones are just tight.

@Zib187 6 лет назад

Watching you dip your fingers in that grease gave me a flashback nightmare of my first prostate exam when I turned 40. The only only good thing to come out of Obamacare was that they changed the standard prostate exam from starting at age 40 to age 50 so that has given me a reprieve for a few years but next year I'll get violated once again. :(

@aday1637 6 лет назад

After a low blood sugar event, when you get your blood sugar back to the normal range you might experience a feeling of being tired, not thinking properly, feeling a tad bit confused, etc as the effects on the brain last much longer and are more noticeable. This is a sign you need to avoid further events by keeping some glucose tablets from the drug store handy. One or two when you begin to notice that feeling and begin to shake generally will suffice.

@DollarbillDollarbill 6 лет назад

It is hard to believe people on utube go to the trouble off finding your number and calling. Get a private number for your family. Iam sure you have done this. Great video

@jimfuller5309 3 года назад

Your forgiven..I'm doing this job right now on my 05 dually super Duty. It's been a mother trucker..ball joints both sides tie rod ends, drag link. You just never worry your very proffesional and very humble. You know more than I will ever know. Thank you for showing us rookies how to do it..

@donwalker5855 6 лет назад

Apperently this is your first time on you tube

@davidcbear 5 лет назад

lol did that today on a dodge Durango , both front lower ball joints,

@raulchavez5432 3 года назад

Should of tried BIG NASTY 😂 lol... awesome Ball joint kit

@dubsey98 3 года назад

I run that brand balljoint in my duramax for the lowers. So far I'm pleased with them. I installed them myself at work and I liked how it came with its own cone for pressing them in. Overall appearance is nice and so far 6 months on 35s lifted 6 inches and beat on they are doing great so far!

@struggle4all 6 лет назад

Teacher Please, with the chaulkboard! LOL!!

@arcburn3364 5 лет назад

I’m a 67 year old retired welder. I love to work on my truck. I’m always looking for something to do to it. Just replaced the u joints and inner and outer seals on that very axle. You are a master sir and I only silently laugh and shake my head when I read anyone criticizing your work. I absolutely love yoyr videos. Thank you.

@sirchomps 6 лет назад

Mr.O ! You beat yourself up to bad for making easy mistakes! Lol! I was impressed with how easy the "manual press" worked removing the old ball joints! Every time a RU-vidr calls wanting advice or which part to change, tell them it's a "classic symptom of a worn muffler bearing or needing headlight fluid" and hang up, no slamb the phone down! Sometimes you gotta be rude to get a point across! You have way more patience than I would! Love the vids! Ready for part III! Keep the vids coming!

@achristofk 5 лет назад

You are saying that your wind was out of your sails I just did weel barings wheel hubs on my truck I know they're heavy. kep up the good work Eric Sincerely salt belt brother

@jeremyanthony9300 6 лет назад

Back in the beginning of the year I ordered the astro 94220 snap ring pliers you demonstrated in an earlier video , and I just tried them a couple days ago for the first time and they are the best snap ring pliers I've ever used . I'd definitely rate them #1.

@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything 6 лет назад

So I told my boss that you told me it was OK to watch your videos at work and he gave me the green light. I'm happy to say I am now in the unemployment line watching this. You're the best Eric. You always know the solution to anything, even out of the shop.

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

See I wouldn't steer you wrong!

@pantherplatform 2 года назад

Dealership rule #1: never consult manuals, videos, or anything that isn't physically doing the job. Ain't nobody got time for videos when you can just break it apart.

@bodydraggersautoclub 5 лет назад

I am addicted to sma because Eric is a shop owner BUT shows the do it yourselfers what will most likely happen from frustration and carnage! I been working on cars for years as a hobby (just my own cars) and when I was starting out videos like these would have rocked! Keep it up Eric O!!!!!

@mad618 6 лет назад

Perfection is hard to come by Mr. O! Stop beating yourself up! You do great work.

@michaelowen1750 6 лет назад

Tightening the joints out of sequence is likely the most common error, and providing the symptoms, and the solution, is likely a much better lesson taught than perfect installation and mentioning likely symptoms... Most folks remember seeing rather than hearing...