Since i first started looking up videos of people doing repairs on the internet i can say you guys at 1A Auto have done a great job. Show all the parts that matter, cut out the unimportant stuff/fast forward stuff. everytime i've looked up a video, making sure i do it right, all the info i need is there. glad to have you guys. learned more watching videos here than mechanics school.
You are a great technician and a good teacher. Being a millwright for 40 years and maintained all my vehicules, here in Quebec, is it so important to put anti-seize on bolt underneath vehicule. Salt and water just love bare steel ! Good job !
Shouldn’t the bushing nuts and bolts be torqued to spec once the vehicle is on the ground? I’m getting conflicting information, some places say to only torque the bushing bolts once the vehicle is on the ground vs what was done in the video. Appreciate the help!
Yes you can, just did it today. seems like the original upper ball joint does NOT have a locking ring. (still check incase yours has been replaced) So you just press it out like normal. there is not much room to get press in though. so i took a long pry by and pushed it down and held it with my leg while i used my hands to use the press. The new upper ball joint does come with a lock ring, king nut, codder key, and grease zerk. So if you are not comfortable replacing the upper control arm and getting the alignment right again. just replace the $40 dollar ball joint instead.
Hi I know this isn't the topic but I need some help badly. 2015 ram 1500 4x4 passenger side removing cv stub axle. Is there a trick to remove this. I removed the cv axle no problem but this stub axle I'm having trouble. Thanks in advance
It would have been helpful to show the looseness of the old ball joint and how the new one is much tighter. Also, what led to suspect these needed to be replaced; noise, tire wear ?
+Fragout Design Studios This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1AAuto.com
+@jersonmancebo7453 You would want to change the control arms in your vehicle with the same style as the OE as there could be fit or functionality issues.
+Andrew Denine You should be able to replace just the ball joint without needing to change out the whole arm. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.
+Andrew Denine Thanks for watching! The bearing setup for this vehicle is a complete hub and bearing assembly, so you will have to replace the whole thing.
Thanks that's what I figured I guess I'll dish out 400 for 2 of them thanks a lot. It's a great help to be able to ask someone who knows what there doing. I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future 👍👍
so Lug nuts are 130? or 135? foot pounds. the other vid has them at 135. And what is the foot pounds for the upper nut on the arm? and the axle nut. break caliper? upper arms 130fp upper ball nut 40 fp plus 90 degrees lower ball joint 38 fp plus 90 degrees tie rod 45 fp caliper 130 fp axle nut 185 fp lugs 130 to 135 fp. is this correct?
@@1AAuto my pleasure, same procedure for my 2003 ram 1500 with a v6 and 2 wheel drive? They want a fortune to do it. This video makes me feel I can do it if the procedure is the same. Your guy is a cool, polished pro. Impressive individual.
Tips for putting on tires if your not in a rush or floor isnt dirty you can lower car a bit sit down and put it between your legs and like wedge it up on your thighs.
+thatOneguy42807 Thanks for watching! The proper torque for the the ball joint is 40 ft-lb, then add an additional 90 degree turn. Yes you will also want to get a front end alignment after performing this repair! 1aauto.com
