Christmas? It's almost March man! Well, somehow this one got lost in the mix and I never put it out but apparently I recorded it Christmas eve of 2022 🤷🏼♂ Better late than never I guess. -Enjoy!
I just saw a video from the Car Care Nut last night about how every time a Tundra needs a wheel bearing, somehow it's the right rear. This popped up today so I had to watch. That's a hilarious coincidence haha
Both Eric and rain man are fab mechanics but being from the salt infested side of the USA he’s much more competent with the gas axe in fact he’s impressive 👍
Well, it's not rocket science (most times) and when you have the right tools and have been turning wrenches and bustin knuckles awhile, it's pretty easy tbh.
@@eddymahon1503 I love Ray and he's a very capable mechanic, his work ethic is to be applauded and he is a very entertaining man.... but Professor O in my opinion is one or two steps above Ray; Ray's soldering, welding and torch usage is cringeworthy and I've never seen Ray do such detailed/in depth diagnosis into system failures as Professor has shown us many times.
I’ve spent the last 25 years digging for wheel locks, and I’m confident I hold the Guinness record for most wheel locks thrown in the garbage. I’ve been making the world a better place for countless people, one car at a time. Had a car with mold growing in the cup holders last week. Yes it had wheel locks, and yes, I threw them away. I’ve never been thanked, but I know the next guy appreciates not having to dig through that car. Your welcome.
@@commietube_censorship_sucks thank you. I have a “your” pet peeve myself, and I’m the one that did it. I think “loosing” drives me even more nuts. I apologize for the typo.
Here’s another free tip about the brake line. Don’t need to crush the rubber hose with pinch pliers. Simply take. The rubber bleeder cap and place it over the hard brake line end. Trust me
Toyota Tundras are more American than American brand trucks. Engines and transmissions made in Alabama, over 30 part suppliers in Texas and final assembly is performed in San Antonio, TX 🇺🇸
Fact. Now go look where the engines for ford or chevy come from not to mention the body panels More of my Taco was made here in the good ol USA then most domestic trucks.
No ... "if he can do, YOU can do it" A 20 Ton press from Harbor Freight is $250 right now (used to be $190-ish) & the Yoda rear axle pull/push tool is $160 on E-Bay. $410 for a press & removal tool would pay for itself quickly, especially if you did both rears while in there or had a second truck. If you do any suspension work, a shop press will find uses (ball joints & bushings) Or sell one or both off once done and get some of your cost back.
You're in rare form today Eric. Calling all vehicles junk reminds me of a much older coworker I knew back in the late eighties who is now deceased named Gordon Litchtenwalter. He would have agreed with you.
I envy that life, your wife working with you and helping your business together grow. Being able to joke and do what you want when you want cause your the boss. A kitchen in your workplace to help save money as well. Very nice setup. Always love the content.
Wheel lock removal Plan A use customer supplied key Plan B supply your own destructive key and replace the "lock" with regular wheelnuts Customer is responsible for which plan you choose
I ask in advance, then inform them that without the key, the locking lug nuts will most likely be damaged. I can usually get them off without total destruction, but not always!
Sometimes our memory tests us ! I’m guessing you wrench for the same reason I do. Breathing new life into a vehicle. We are under paid doctors of engineers mistakes 😁😁 just a quick note for anyone looking to buy a vehicle that says mechanic owned……run !!! We wrench all day, the last thing we want to do is go home and wrench more! Why I’m watching wrenching videos???? I’m asking myself now 😂😂😂😂 but seriously we all learn from mistakes, and sometimes you find a helpful tip! Keep on keeping the wife happy and best wishes
When my teenage son got a “new” car most of his lug nuts were stripped/damaged so we bought a new set from AutoJunk, which of course ONLY come with the 4 security nuts. I tried to talk him into getting another set of 4 plain nuts so he’d never have to worry about losing the key, but he wanted to use the key… I guess to protect his fancy 10 year old rims. I hope he doesn’t regret it.
There is a conical spacer that goes between the axle bearing and the bearing retainer, you have the old one in your left hand at 19:20. This piece is necessary to retain proper bearing preload. When reassembling the axle at 29:35, it looks like that part may have been missed. Please understand I’m not trying to be rude, but I’ve seen dozens of these tundras get towed into my bay shortly after they have had axle bearings replaced at others shops because they were missing that conical spacer and the new bearings came apart. Again, not trying to call you out, but figured I would try and pass along this information. Thanks for your videos!
@@DA-zi6eq you are missing the entire point of my comment. I’m certainly not trying to call him out or call him a rookie. Any experienced and honest mechanic will tell you that we ALL make mistakes, I’ve made more than I can count, but you can’t learn unless you know. Its entirely possible this piece was added back in off camera, but from my own experience as a Toyota Master tech, it’s a very commonly missed part, so I figured it was worth mentioning. It would be nearly impossible for Mr. O, or any other independent mechanic, regardless of experience, to know every little detail about every different vehicle on the road. The only intention of my comment was to share some of the knowledge and experience I have so that those who don’t know could learn. I hope that clears things up!
@@Ddprescot78-21 It should go on so that the outside edge (widest part) of the spacer touches the bearing and the inner edge (narrowest part) touches the bearing retainer. Does that make sense? I’m having a hard time explaining it without being able to post a picture
Yep!! The hardest axle bearings I've ever replaced were for a walk in customer, brought his 2 rear axles in and two new bearings. They were off a late 80's/early 90's Toyota 4 Runner, similar set up, but drum brakes. I didn't have the special tool, or a torch, and my press wasn't quite tall enough for the wheel flange to clear the floor. I only quoted him $200 for the pair, but took me most of the day to do the job. I ended up pulling the retaining studs out to separate the backing plate, then added a couple of 3 foot lengths of all thread, with a slotted puller and hydraulic ram to press on the splined end with the axle standing vertically on the wheel studs. I heated and beat the locking rings, and tried grinding slots in them with them under pressure, but they were on there hard...finally BOOM, the collar let go and the axle jumped about 2 inches off the ground and then collar and bearing came off ok. The other similar ones I replaced were off a Nissan Terrano, very similar set up, and was just as difficult....The right tool for the job makes all the difference🤣👍🇦🇺
Okay; as a customer I have to defend myself. I always wash my vehicles before bringing them to a mechanics shop. I also always take off the hubcaps or center caps for them so they don't have to worry about breaking them. Wheel lock keys were always in the cup holder for the guy if needed. win win for all involved.
eric i like your style bro,was a mechanic for British Allied forces in Berlin, so watch your videos like cfazy keep doing them , lots of greetings to you and the lovely Mrs O please give me a mention in one of you videos so i know your really there thank you Hey there Viewers and welcome to the South Main Auto Channel. the very best Profesional Auto Mechanic in America. Classic.
That was a 50minute ball of the fun & gas axe action toboot .Just what I needed after mowing the lawn 30c heat at 8.30 in the morning in the good ole down under Cheers.
I do luv my Tundra, it’s a 2008, 300K and although it rusty because I’ve never crowned or fluid filmed it( which I regret ) has never given me any problems.
One of the best things about your technique is how you care about the customer’s vehicle. I quit watching the guy here in Bradenton because he doesn’t.
Eric, my favorite all around tool for Brakes are electrician's /linesman pliers. Perfect amount of grab surface for those push & rotate retainers, and a beefy enough clamping and rigidity to grab and pull brake springs. Just a regular pair of 8" or 9" lineman. Most also have cutters and/or crimpers, too. Multi purpose!
You made me laugh when you asked "are you leaving me ?" Then the cam showed us how the missus was approaching the door with lots of packs. Nothing to worry about unless of course, she mentions something about a rock and roll band, first and then leaves through the door with lots of packs :)
I can SO understand the wheel lock key issue. Drives me nuts!! Especially when they tell it's in the trunk with 3 weeks worth of garbage in on top of it all.
Holy cow man note to self don’t get a Toyota truck the longest work I’ve seen you do so far on one wheel bearing many many steps just to replace it good job by the way
Hi Eric ! All my best wishes from Germany and thank you for entertaining me ! Please ask Mrs O if you are still in need of a german and or a spanish licence plate. Let me know !!
Eric I have to show you and tell you. I replaced the hub assembly on my dads 2002 Silverado. It took 22 tons to crack the rest of the hub away from the knuckle. Gunshot when it let go, dented the cage, chipped the floor. She's back together and driving fine. Nobody believed me until buddy came to see how I was making out and I was creeping past 20. Everyone else left and I did the last heave with my back turned. Safety first people.
This was your run of the mill standard job wheel bearing replacement video. My favorite part was when Luna made her cameo appearance and said her meowth full of hello's and it's cold outside here !!!!! Such a beautiful kitty !!!! Since your desk date cube says 23 December, I'll wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!! May 2023 be extremely busy, prosperous, and healthy !!! Our best from the corrosion belt of the Florida Panhandle to the Rust Belt of Avoca, PRNY, SMA Garage !!!!!! 🌲🌲🌲☃☃⛄🌬🌬❄❄
For what the tool costs, I think I could weld together a back yard copy, although it likely would only work for one design. That's a lot of fun for a simple wheel bearing, I thought the days of pressed on wheel bearings were a thing of the past. Thanks for the walk through!
Eric, I love your videos , BUT could you tell Josh to take a break during your filming , tell him to got to lunch , go to lunch , will you go to lunch !! A famous line from the movie Glen Gary Glen Ross! 😄😄😄❤
If your ever in a situation that warrants using the torch and your worried about cutting into the axle cause you lack confidence or experience wash cutting with a torch, get the part your trying to remove glowing red in one or two spots and give those spots a whack with a ball peen or a chisel. You’ll expand the diameter enough that it usually falls right off, but if you let it cool down it might tighten back up.
man you should take your stand up routine on the road! Who knew auto repair was so funny. Thanks for all the great content, and for making it so entertaining :)
Enjoyed the video, done this bearings under warrenty, had to learn how to set it up. One tip is I cut a groove on the bracket were the brake lines meet. that way I don't have to bleed the brakes later(only on disc set up). It still has the clip to hold it in place.
I noticed you left out the concave washer that should go in between the bearing and the retainer. Was that an accident or did it get wrecked by the torch :)
The phrase of Stealership is real. I picked up a OEM part for my sisters 07 Rav4(shipped for Japan) for 300 dollars less than what the dealership wanted. I did have to wait a week to get it. So if I can you can is right on the money.
North Dakota checking in, I wish I minutes were slower then the rest. We have had enough real feel -40 days to "freeze" time but I still seem to age at the same rate as Eric.
yeah once you get handy with a torch, and understand where to apply how much heat to determine what gets cut and what doesn't, its not as scary. Hell you can smoke nuts off of bolts without damaging the threads if you know what you're doing. It definitely requires some finesse, but there's also a science to it.
@ 31:02 ... lower vertical press block on right is leaning more inward compared to 30:08 ... eventually might have let go and gone flying ... so good catch regardless👏 Presses always make me a little nervous ...
Put a note on the steering wheel saying where it is. We don't ever expect our customers to be intelligent, considerate, and forward thinking like you are, so it doesn't shock me that your techs go hunting by default. You have no idea how happy it makes us when a customer puts the lock in an accessible location, sprays Febreeze and empties the ashtray if they smoke tobacco/pot regularly, empties their glovebox if we are doing dash work, empties the crap out of the trunk if we're doing work in there, fills the gas tank 1/2 way to allow for evap drive cycles, fills it all the way full for alignments, or runs it almost empty for anything needing tank dropping, etc. etc. etc. I love those customers. When I bring my car to get tires done (I hate tires, so I let Discount handle it) I always go in the morning and bring a dozen doughnuts. That makes everyone happy and they are willing to comply when I ask them to line up the yellow dot correctly, clean the bead nicely, and take their time to balance it carefully. They also happily bag up the best old tire and put it in the trunk, or they swap it onto the full sized spare to replace the 15 year old tire currently on that rim. 😸 "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar."
Christmas? It's almost March man! Well, somehow this one got lost in the mix and I never put it out but apparently I recorded it Christmas eve of 2022 🤷🏼♂ Better late than never I guess.
-Enjoy!
Why is part of the video missing the right channel?
This winter isn't going to end so this December edition only makes it seem more so....lol
@@gir489returns2 I dunno? I probably messed something up when I recorded it would be my guess.
Not a Toyota! They don't break! 😅. Any video is better then no videos! TY Eric!
@@gir489returns2 I'm so pleased i read this... my right AirPod has been in and out of the case 10 times!
You've got the best gals there: Mrs. O making cupcakes and little Luna talking and chasing snowflakes! ❤
I love Toyotas and heck they do break down. Not as much as a Chevy, but Hey that's the way the cookie crumbles.
All jokes aside - Toyota builds the best automobiles. Long lasting and reliable.
Not anymore. 😂
I just saw a video from the Car Care Nut last night about how every time a Tundra needs a wheel bearing, somehow it's the right rear. This popped up today so I had to watch. That's a hilarious coincidence haha
More mechanical knowledge than the average 10 mechanics combined. This guy is flat out impressive!!!!
Betcha Rainman Ray could keep up. Maybe not
Both Eric and rain man are fab mechanics but being from the salt infested side of the USA he’s much more competent with the gas axe in fact he’s impressive 👍
Well, it's not rocket science (most times) and when you have the right tools and have been turning wrenches and bustin knuckles awhile, it's pretty easy tbh.
@@eddymahon1503 I love Ray and he's a very capable mechanic, his work ethic is to be applauded and he is a very entertaining man.... but Professor O in my opinion is one or two steps above Ray; Ray's soldering, welding and torch usage is cringeworthy and I've never seen Ray do such detailed/in depth diagnosis into system failures as Professor has shown us many times.
@@MickayG absolutely. I love watching his diagnostic videos. Amazes me
We don't call them dealers here in the Midwest , we call them stealerships.
Last year's video 🐐
I’ve spent the last 25 years digging for wheel locks, and I’m confident I hold the Guinness record for most wheel locks thrown in the garbage. I’ve been making the world a better place for countless people, one car at a time. Had a car with mold growing in the cup holders last week. Yes it had wheel locks, and yes, I threw them away. I’ve never been thanked, but I know the next guy appreciates not having to dig through that car. Your welcome.
@@commietube_censorship_sucks thank you. I have a “your” pet peeve myself, and I’m the one that did it. I think “loosing” drives me even more nuts. I apologize for the typo.
I'm going to go hang this caliper up somewhere by the brake hose !!! Classic stuff, that's one of the many reasons I love this channel.
Here’s another free tip about the brake line. Don’t need to crush the rubber hose with pinch pliers. Simply take. The rubber bleeder cap and place it over the hard brake line end. Trust me
Toyota Tundras are more American than American brand trucks. Engines and transmissions made in Alabama, over 30 part suppliers in Texas and final assembly is performed in San Antonio, TX 🇺🇸
Fact. Now go look where the engines for ford or chevy come from not to mention the body panels
More of my Taco was made here in the good ol USA then most domestic trucks.
WOW that is the most complicated bearing replacement I've seen you do. Way way above my pay grade. Another excellent video.
Yeah, it was pretty involved, requiring special tool, hydrolic press, torch and every thing else.
"If I can do it, you can watch me do it" (or buy a 60,000 lb press)
No ... "if he can do, YOU can do it"
A 20 Ton press from Harbor Freight is $250 right now (used to be $190-ish) & the Yoda rear axle pull/push tool is $160 on E-Bay.
$410 for a press & removal tool would pay for itself quickly, especially if you did both rears while in there or had a second truck. If you do any suspension work, a shop press will find uses (ball joints & bushings)
Or sell one or both off once done and get some of your cost back.
@@LeverPhile Or just return them, assuming they don't get all marked up.
Nah, if he can do it, you can do it. [cue the music]
You're in rare form today Eric. Calling all vehicles junk reminds me of a much older coworker I knew back in the late eighties who is now deceased named Gordon Litchtenwalter. He would have agreed with you.
Ha ha their all JUNK😅😅😅 when you wrenched on them!!! Piss them off!!! Mr. O you are the best!!!
I envy that life, your wife working with you and helping your business together grow. Being able to joke and do what you want when you want cause your the boss. A kitchen in your workplace to help save money as well. Very nice setup. Always love the content.
"I've never gone to another shop" spoken like a true badass mechanic!!!!
love the honesty, humility, sarcasm, and humour. not many on this planet like Eric :)
Not only is this guy a killer mechanic, but hilarious. Thanks for the video! this job is doable, but no walk in the park...without a press.
Wheel lock removal
Plan A use customer supplied key
Plan B supply your own destructive key and replace the "lock" with regular wheelnuts
Customer is responsible for which plan you choose
I ask in advance, then inform them that without the key, the locking lug nuts will most likely be damaged. I can usually get them off without total destruction, but not always!
@@HouseCallAutoRepair just drive an old chrysler, they will only get two wheels off lol.
I took my locking wheel nuts off so I don't have to deal with them some night while putting the spare on.
@@justinpaone2227 Haahaa!
Or plan C. Use customer supplied key and then lose it.
Honestly though i never liked my wheel locks anyways. More hassle than they were worth.
Sometimes our memory tests us ! I’m guessing you wrench for the same reason I do. Breathing new life into a vehicle. We are under paid doctors of engineers mistakes 😁😁 just a quick note for anyone looking to buy a vehicle that says mechanic owned……run !!! We wrench all day, the last thing we want to do is go home and wrench more! Why I’m watching wrenching videos???? I’m asking myself now 😂😂😂😂 but seriously we all learn from mistakes, and sometimes you find a helpful tip! Keep on keeping the wife happy and best wishes
I’m glad there are people like you to work on this stuff because I can’t.
Love these long videos
Brake clean 1 - Brake grime 0
I laughed a lot. Especially the car show comment.
I once owned a Toyota and it lasted so long it actually pissed me off!
It is so soothing watching you work with 2 hands!! I watch Ray and it drives me insane watching the one handed wonder lol!
Wheel lock hide and seek is my favorite game! 😂 Really hard on the Toyota fans today... I approve!
This job separates the men (with tools and experience) from the shade tree mechanics! Great video..
Brining Josh onboard was a great move, you are learning well and the quality of work is top notch, well done Josh!!
My life changed forever the day the snapon guy showed up with those adjustable needle nose pliers......
Happy Sunday everybody!
When my teenage son got a “new” car most of his lug nuts were stripped/damaged so we bought a new set from AutoJunk, which of course ONLY come with the 4 security nuts. I tried to talk him into getting another set of 4 plain nuts so he’d never have to worry about losing the key, but he wanted to use the key… I guess to protect his fancy 10 year old rims.
I hope he doesn’t regret it.
Greetings from Fargo, ND. I can confirm time does not move very fast here.
Kind of surprised you don’t have a wheel lock kit of your own. Especially with all the tools you have
Scotty said Toyotas don't break so I think you made all this up!
There is a conical spacer that goes between the axle bearing and the bearing retainer, you have the old one in your left hand at 19:20. This piece is necessary to retain proper bearing preload. When reassembling the axle at 29:35, it looks like that part may have been missed. Please understand I’m not trying to be rude, but I’ve seen dozens of these tundras get towed into my bay shortly after they have had axle bearings replaced at others shops because they were missing that conical spacer and the new bearings came apart. Again, not trying to call you out, but figured I would try and pass along this information. Thanks for your videos!
This conical spacer has angle. Can you tell me how I need to install it correctly ? Thks.
I know he sometimes doesn’t show every step in repairs, like, I hope he installed the snap ring on the axle spacer thing.
So you calling Mr O. a rookie........ No good!!!!
Trust me, he knows what he's doing yo!
@@DA-zi6eq you are missing the entire point of my comment. I’m certainly not trying to call him out or call him a rookie. Any experienced and honest mechanic will tell you that we ALL make mistakes, I’ve made more than I can count, but you can’t learn unless you know. Its entirely possible this piece was added back in off camera, but from my own experience as a Toyota Master tech, it’s a very commonly missed part, so I figured it was worth mentioning. It would be nearly impossible for Mr. O, or any other independent mechanic, regardless of experience, to know every little detail about every different vehicle on the road. The only intention of my comment was to share some of the knowledge and experience I have so that those who don’t know could learn. I hope that clears things up!
@@Ddprescot78-21 It should go on so that the outside edge (widest part) of the spacer touches the bearing and the inner edge (narrowest part) touches the bearing retainer. Does that make sense? I’m having a hard time explaining it without being able to post a picture
the beautful MRs O wife of eric the open finder allways a pleasure to see you on cam 😄😄😄😄
Christmas in February? Awesome. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mr. O.
Buddy, your ringers are spot on. Swear you’re Canadian. “Time stands still up there “
Yep!! The hardest axle bearings I've ever replaced were for a walk in customer, brought his 2 rear axles in and two new bearings. They were off a late 80's/early 90's Toyota 4 Runner, similar set up, but drum brakes. I didn't have the special tool, or a torch, and my press wasn't quite tall enough for the wheel flange to clear the floor. I only quoted him $200 for the pair, but took me most of the day to do the job.
I ended up pulling the retaining studs out to separate the backing plate, then added a couple of 3 foot lengths of all thread, with a slotted puller and hydraulic ram to press on the splined end with the axle standing vertically on the wheel studs.
I heated and beat the locking rings, and tried grinding slots in them with them under pressure, but they were on there hard...finally BOOM, the collar let go and the axle jumped about 2 inches off the ground and then collar and bearing came off ok.
The other similar ones I replaced were off a Nissan Terrano, very similar set up, and was just as difficult....The right tool for the job makes all the difference🤣👍🇦🇺
Okay; as a customer I have to defend myself. I always wash my vehicles before bringing them to a mechanics shop. I also always take off the hubcaps or center caps for them so they don't have to worry about breaking them. Wheel lock keys were always in the cup holder for the guy if needed. win win for all involved.
Totally agree with the lug tool being left in the cup holder.
eric i like your style bro,was a mechanic for British Allied forces in Berlin, so watch your videos like cfazy keep doing them , lots of greetings to you and the lovely Mrs O please give me a mention in one of you videos so i know your really there thank you Hey there Viewers and welcome to the South Main Auto Channel. the very best Profesional Auto Mechanic in America. Classic.
That was a 50minute ball of the fun & gas axe action toboot .Just what I needed after mowing the lawn 30c heat at 8.30 in the morning in the good ole down under Cheers.
what i Enjoy the most is your A-Cute sense of humor!! i worked on cars for 28 yrs and i have resonated with all the collateral asides.
This is one of the reasons why I love this channel , the banter between you and Mrs O 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really enjoy the dialog between Mr. O and Miss O. Good humor for a stressful day.
Truly astonishing. Appreciate your mechanic.
I love this guy! he knows his shit and keeps me smiling and laughing with the simple things.loll PLEASE KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING
The most revealing bearing replacement I saw. Keep up the good work.
I do luv my Tundra, it’s a 2008, 300K and although it rusty because I’ve never crowned or fluid filmed it( which I regret ) has never given me any problems.
Whoa-big fella, take it easy with the brake clean.😀
One of the best things about your technique is how you care about the customer’s vehicle. I quit watching the guy here in Bradenton because he doesn’t.
Eric, my favorite all around tool for Brakes are electrician's /linesman pliers.
Perfect amount of grab surface for those push & rotate retainers, and a beefy enough clamping and rigidity to grab and pull brake springs.
Just a regular pair of 8" or 9" lineman. Most also have cutters and/or crimpers, too. Multi purpose!
If a job can't be done with a pair of Klein's, it shouldn't be done.
Dang Eric you really loooove those pliers😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅o yeah, where can I get me a pair?
Your a great mechanic! I really get a kick out of watching your videos!
You made me laugh when you asked "are you leaving me ?" Then the cam showed us how the missus was approaching the door with lots of packs. Nothing to worry about unless of course, she mentions something about a rock and roll band, first and then leaves through the door with lots of packs :)
I can SO understand the wheel lock key issue. Drives me nuts!! Especially when they tell it's in the trunk with 3 weeks worth of garbage in on top of it all.
That's awesome, the Mrs sold you out telling everyone the wheel locks were in the glove box.
Love your running commentaries Eric😂. Appreciate your videos no matter the delay. Thanks!
Gotta love the Toyota rear wheel bearings 😂
We do them and man you work for that paycheck
Ordinary shops use gas axes, SMA sports the much more precise gas scalpel...👍
Holy cow man note to self don’t get a Toyota truck the longest work I’ve seen you do so far on one wheel bearing many many steps just to replace it good job by the way
Turn the Axle upside down heat all the way around real fast the bearing race will fall off. Great as usual!!
Hi Eric ! All my best wishes from Germany and thank you for entertaining me ! Please ask Mrs O if you are still in need of a german and or a spanish licence plate. Let me know !!
Thanks for a great informative class on Toyota’s rear wheel bearing!
Eric I have to show you and tell you. I replaced the hub assembly on my dads 2002 Silverado. It took 22 tons to crack the rest of the hub away from the knuckle. Gunshot when it let go, dented the cage, chipped the floor. She's back together and driving fine. Nobody believed me until buddy came to see how I was making out and I was creeping past 20. Everyone else left and I did the last heave with my back turned. Safety first people.
This was your run of the mill standard job wheel bearing replacement video. My favorite part was when Luna made her cameo appearance and said her meowth full of hello's and it's cold outside here !!!!! Such a beautiful kitty !!!! Since your desk date cube says 23 December, I'll wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!! May 2023 be extremely busy, prosperous, and healthy !!! Our best from the corrosion belt of the Florida Panhandle to the Rust Belt of Avoca, PRNY, SMA Garage !!!!!! 🌲🌲🌲☃☃⛄🌬🌬❄❄
For what the tool costs, I think I could weld together a back yard copy, although it likely would only work for one design. That's a lot of fun for a simple wheel bearing, I thought the days of pressed on wheel bearings were a thing of the past. Thanks for the walk through!
Loved Mrs. O tormenting you a little :)
Thanks Mr O for another great video hope you and the family had a fantastic week off ❤️💯
Eric, I love your videos , BUT could you tell Josh to take a break during your filming , tell him to got to lunch , go to lunch , will you go to lunch !! A famous line from the movie Glen Gary Glen Ross! 😄😄😄❤
A torch is a beautiful thing 👍 That’s a pretty involved job . Nice job SMA 👌
Almost Christmas🤣🤣 just noticed the date on the office calendar, two month lead time on your videos!
I totally agree if no wheel lock no work?
Even Scotty loves his Toyota, Its all about what is put together right and good.
If your ever in a situation that warrants using the torch and your worried about cutting into the axle cause you lack confidence or experience wash cutting with a torch, get the part your trying to remove glowing red in one or two spots and give those spots a whack with a ball peen or a chisel. You’ll expand the diameter enough that it usually falls right off, but if you let it cool down it might tighten back up.
That’s a good idea I might try that on my next bearing change. Even though I do have the tools to take them off with. 😀
I was thinking that, heat up to glow, whack with a cold chisel. i used a dremel and chisel on my nissan, I only have a "hobby" torch
and you're
man you should take your stand up routine on the road! Who knew auto repair was so funny. Thanks for all the great content, and for making it so entertaining :)
The dash was lit up like a Christmas tree!!
Always nice to see Mrs. O,
Enjoyed the video, done this bearings under warrenty, had to learn how to set it up. One tip is I cut a groove on the bracket were the brake lines meet. that way I don't have to bleed the brakes later(only on disc set up). It still has the clip to hold it in place.
Flash rusting happens in Az also Especially when we have lots of rain and humidity and moisture in the air Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC
I noticed you left out the concave washer that should go in between the bearing and the retainer. Was that an accident or did it get wrecked by the torch :)
ERIC the wife was listening to you with me. North Dakota time stands still you said. She said we all should move there so we dont get old.
Awesome job as usual Eric
The phrase of Stealership is real. I picked up a OEM part for my sisters 07 Rav4(shipped for Japan) for 300 dollars less than what the dealership wanted. I did have to wait a week to get it. So if I can you can is right on the money.
100% agree those Snap-on Talon grip needle nose pliers are freaking awesome!
LN47ACF if I am not mistaken is the part number Eric is using.
@@bobspreng611 you would be correct Bob. Outstanding pliers !
@@danielgeng2306totally agree, love mine.
A hand held mity vac will bleed the brakes without help as you no doubt know. Or a Mayonnaise jar with a tygon tube connected to the bleed valve.
Customer: What’s this 3/4 hour labor charge for diag?
Eric: Diag for figuring out where your wheel lock is. Found it in the last place I looked!
You and your wife are too funny together. Love just listening to you two 😅
... and the cute "bag lady" cameo was an extra bonus. 😉🤣
That wheel bearing didn't stand a chance against you :-D
What a friendly cat, not selfish like some are.
Dogs are always happy to see you :-D
I love the intro for the brakeclean, and my first thought was " oh he's using it to actually clean the brakes! How apropos.
I think you're mistaken. Scotty told me toyotas never break.🤣 Can't wait to finish the video
That depends on which day it is. Scotty hates every vehicle, and mfr at one time or another. 😊
North Dakota checking in, I wish I minutes were slower then the rest. We have had enough real feel -40 days to "freeze" time but I still seem to age at the same rate as Eric.
oldest daughter born in Williston air temp -50 F not wind chill
Doesn't "pinching" the brake line compromise the inner lining of the hose?
I prefer to put a hood prop on the brake pedal and if you remember the first step to disconnect the battery the brake lights won’t stay on all day
Eric, I think you're a magician with that torch. Next time you should sing (Light my Fire) or something to that effect. Thanks for Sharing!
Eric should move to Washington DC and fix that situation , because I believe he can fix anything. 👍
Eric is too good a man to have to deal with those dipsticks. They don't deserve him.
I doubt Eric could fix that situation. That would require the skills of a different kind of Mechanic
Why would you wish such horrible things on our man Mr o?
@@lesoram6236 BWAHAHAHAHA. BWAHAHAHAHA. BWAHAHAHAHA
AMEN TO THAT!!😔
Aged two months, just like my wine! Good show! And the Christmas gift- Almost a whole can of Brakcleen fumes!
Seems crazy to me cutting metal like that so close to the axle. I guess if you've done it enough times though....
yeah once you get handy with a torch, and understand where to apply how much heat to determine what gets cut and what doesn't, its not as scary. Hell you can smoke nuts off of bolts without damaging the threads if you know what you're doing. It definitely requires some finesse, but there's also a science to it.
@ 31:02 ... lower vertical press block on right is leaning more inward compared to 30:08 ... eventually might have let go and gone flying ... so good catch regardless👏
Presses always make me a little nervous ...
I always put my wheel lock in the cup holder and the mechanics still goes looking thru my whole car 😢
Put a note on the steering wheel saying where it is. We don't ever expect our customers to be intelligent, considerate, and forward thinking like you are, so it doesn't shock me that your techs go hunting by default. You have no idea how happy it makes us when a customer puts the lock in an accessible location, sprays Febreeze and empties the ashtray if they smoke tobacco/pot regularly, empties their glovebox if we are doing dash work, empties the crap out of the trunk if we're doing work in there, fills the gas tank 1/2 way to allow for evap drive cycles, fills it all the way full for alignments, or runs it almost empty for anything needing tank dropping, etc. etc. etc. I love those customers. When I bring my car to get tires done (I hate tires, so I let Discount handle it) I always go in the morning and bring a dozen doughnuts. That makes everyone happy and they are willing to comply when I ask them to line up the yellow dot correctly, clean the bead nicely, and take their time to balance it carefully. They also happily bag up the best old tire and put it in the trunk, or they swap it onto the full sized spare to replace the 15 year old tire currently on that rim. 😸 "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar."
That's because he was looking for the key, not a lock.